Cover Feature
CMAT: Mad About The Girl
CMAT has long been a superstar in waiting. Now, with momentum tangibly building ahead of second album ‘CrazyMad, For Me’, it’s time for Ciara Mary-Alice Thompson to take centre stage.
8th August 2023, 12:00pm
Jenn Five
CMAT is the cover star of DIY’s August 2023 issue!
Our bumper summer issue also features The Hives, Paris Texas, Mae Muller, Genesis Owusu and loads more!
7th August 2023, 3:00pm
Cover Feature
Lust For Life: Queens of the Stone Age
For the past five years, a shadow has hung over Queens of the Stone Age and their indomitable frontman Josh Homme that, for a while, seemed like it might suck the band up for good. This is how the swashbuckling renegades of rock came back fighting.
6th July 2023, 5:00pm
Live Review
Pulp cement their legacy as one-of-a-kind national treasures at Finsbury Park
With Wet Leg and Baxter Dury in support, it’s an evening of idiosyncratic joy on offer.
6th July 2023, 11:09am
Interview
Rise & Shine: Katy J Pearson
On second album ‘Sound of the Morning’, Katy J Pearson is shedding ill-fitting genre tags and simply aiming to make beautiful, strong songs. Mission emphatically accomplished.
18th July 2022, 9:46am
Interview
Once In A Blue Moon: Moonchild Sanelly
South Africa’s Moonchild Sanelly is a walking, talking message of sexual liberation and female empowerment. With new album “Phases’, she’s trying to change the world, one female orgasm at a time.
10th June 2022, 12:00am
Interview
Sugar, We’re Goin’ Down: Sunflower Bean
On third album “Headful of Sugar’, Sunflower Bean are railing against the expectations of the capitalist world and digging further into their own dynamic than ever before.
10th May 2022, 12:00am
Interview
In The Name Of Love: Walt Disco
Walt Disco’s message of inclusivity has spread from the underground venues of Glasgow to the dusty streets of Texas, and with debut “Unlearning’ they’re opening their arms to let the whole world in.
4th April 2022, 12:00am
Interview
Class of 2021: Tate McRae
Already breaking into the charts with her slick confessional bangers, Tate McRae may have been in the game since she was 13, but she’s only just getting started.
12th October 2020, 12:00am
Interview
Close-Knit Compadres: Pottery
Cooking hot dogs in the shower. Writing love letters to drum kits. Finding enlightenment in puddles. Welcome to Bobby’s Motel, and meet its fantastic, frenzied rock’n’roll residents, Pottery.
4th August 2020, 12:00am
Cover Feature
Streets Ahead: Mike Skinner
When Mike Skinner reunited The Streets, he could’ve cashed his cheque and quit. Instead, he’s got a mixtape, album and film on the way. We meet the certified legend who’s still pushing things forward.
8th May 2020, 1:00pm
The May 2020 issue of DIY - featuring The Streets, Sports Team, IDLES & more - is out now!
Our new issue also features Moses Sumney, PVRIS, Car Seat Headrest and loads more.
8th May 2020, 12:00am
Interview
On Trend: Lynks Afrikka
Taking anxiety to the club and proving that most things are best served with a side of humour, Lynks Afrikka is putting on a party, and everyone’s invited.
15th April 2020, 12:00am
Feature
Albums of 2020: Shame
Crash-landing into indie’s premier league with ‘Songs of Praise’, Shame have been on a round-the-world trip of gigs ever since. Knuckling down for its follow up, get ready to join the whirlwind again.
19th February 2020, 12:00am
Feature
The Great 2019 Debate
Jack from Mystery Jets, Will Joseph Cook, Sports Team’s Alex Rice and Self Esteem dissect the goings on of the last 12 months.
30th December 2019, 12:00am
Feature
DIY’s Albums of the Year 2019
Team DIY pick out their favourite records from the year.
20th December 2019, 12:00am
Interview
Class of 2020: Working Men’s Club
Less than 12 months since their debut single, and two members down (but far from out), singer Syd Minsky-Sargeant is out to dismantle the industry, one banger at a time.
19th December 2019, 12:00am
Interview
Class of 2020: Nasty Cherry
The girl band brainchild of Charli XCX, Nasty Cherry have been given all the tools and a massive platform to set them up for success. Now, they just have to come good on the potential.
18th December 2019, 12:00am
Interview
Class of 2020: Do Nothing
Straight outta Nottingham with a wiry line in danceable post-punk, Do Nothing are bringing humour, personality and big tunes to the table.
17th December 2019, 12:00am
Interview
Class of 2020: Arlo Parks
Still in her teens, Londoner Arlo Parks is creating a lyrically-focused, sonically-complex body of work that’s wise beyond her years. Don’t trust us? Ask her increasing army of famous fans.
16th December 2019, 12:00am
Interview
Class of 2020: Walt Disco
Theatrical and aesthetically-minded, Walt Disco aren’t just thinking about making brilliantly weird pop music - they’re concentrating on the whole expressive package.
12th December 2019, 12:00am
Interview
Change of Heart: Master Peace
The South London newcomer pushing the boundaries of indie-pop and rap.
13th November 2019, 12:00am
Interview
Class of 2020: girl in red
A queer icon in the making, a forward-thinking eco champion and possessor of a 400k-strong army of online fans, Marie Ulven is the modern pop star 2020 is calling out for.
12th November 2019, 12:00am
Interview
Two Door On Tour!
On the campaign trail for new album ‘False Alarm’, we join the Bangor trio as they traverse the UK for a series of sweaty club show stop-offs (and an altogether larger Glastonbury crowning)…
22nd July 2019, 12:00am
Featuring Green Day, English Teacher, Everything Everything, Caity Baser and more!