Jenessa Williams

In Deep

The Japanese House: Breaking the Circle

Returning with second album ‘In The End It Always Does’, The Japanese House’s Amber Bain is forging a new future based in confidence and self-exploration.

13th June 2023, 2:00pm

Jamie T - The Theory of Whatever

Proof that you can grow up gracefully with every inch of your vibrancy still intact.

22nd July 2022, 12:00am

Interview

All In Good Time: Jamie T

Jamie T’s career has been far from normal; long pauses, minimal social media presence, selective interviews. On the eve of “The Theory Of Whatever’, he’s hoping the music will do the talking for him.

6th May 2022, 12:00am

Fontaines DC - Skinty Fia

It’s heavy, but never heavy-going.

22nd April 2022, 12:00am

In Deep

Little Mix: The Magic Number

Ten years into the game, Little Mix are still at the peak of their creative powers. On the eve of their greatest hits, they talk pop, pressures and the perks of pissing off politicians.

11th November 2021, 5:00pm

Faye Webster - I Know I’m Funny haha

She knows she’s funny, but we think she’s pretty smart.

24th June 2021, 7:58am

Cover Feature

Wolf Alice: Full Throttle

With ‘Blue Weekend’, Wolf Alice are proving that the best bands don’t always have to shout the loudest. Their finest work yet, DIY dives deep into the joy of getting comfortable with your own voice…

4th June 2021, 3:30pm

cleopatrick - BUMMER

Not everything about ‘BUMMER’ is fully perfected just yet, but there’s plenty to feel upbeat about.

3rd June 2021, 7:55am

Olivia Rodrigo – Sour

A youthful tour through heartbreak angst that only falters when it plays too safe.

21st May 2021, 5:00am

Paris Texas - BOY ANONYMOUS

This is a duo ready to make a serious mark.

13th May 2021, 8:00am

Rachel Chinouriri - Fourº In Winter

Rachel may be feeling blue, but her shade choice is royal.

22nd April 2021, 7:58am

Interview

Behind The Curtain: Black Honey

Black Honey have never been ones to think small, and on ‘Written & Directed’ their flights of fancy are out in full force. Izzy B. Phillips unpacks the rich world that makes up the band’s second.

19th March 2021, 3:21pm

Genesis Owusu - Smiling With No Teeth

He plays well with dark and sinister, throwing theatrical voice in a musical hall of mirrors with real versatility.

4th March 2021, 7:58am

slowthai - TYRON

A remarkably efficient job of reclaiming his own narrative.

11th February 2021, 8:00am

Arlo Parks - Collapsed In Sunbeams

She makes light work of demonstrating exactly why the nation has become so invested in her art.

28th January 2021, 8:00am

Interview

HAIM: “I’m really proud of us not listening to anyone. We really did not give a fuck”

Coming in at Number Four on DIY’s Albums of 2020 list, the HAIM sisters reflect on ‘Women in Music Pt. III’ and a year of masks, madness and crowing in your garden like a rooster.

21st December 2020, 12:00am

Feature

Class of 2021: Pa Salieu

From Coventry to magazine covers across the country, Pa Salieu is the undeniable force shaking up the face of British rap.

6th December 2020, 12:00am

Interview

A Quiet Revolution: Michael Kiwanuka

With his most recent, Hyundai Mercury Prize-winning album, Michael offered up his most spectacular record yet. Now, as the year draws to a close, he reflects on what’s been a strange one for us all.

16th November 2020, 12:00am