Rina Sawayama

Empress Of teams up with Rina Sawayama for new track ‘Kiss Me’

It’s her first new music since last year’s ‘Save Me’ EP.

26th September 2023, 10:21am

Same as it ever was: Billie Eilish, The Killers and Sam Fender bring singalongs (and fireworks) to Reading 2023

Yard Act kick off a weekend that also sees huge sets from Wet Leg and Declan McKenna, plus the return of SOFT PLAY.

30th August 2023, 1:36pm

Amy Bowerman on Rina Sawayama’s 2023 Glastonbury set: “It felt like everything really clicked into place”

Rina Sawayama’s live shows are a spectacle to behold, bridging the gap between gig and performance art. We chatted to Amy Bowerman - her creative director and the mastermind behind her current festival set - about concepts, characters, and last minute change of plans.

17th July 2023, 1:28pm

10 Most Memorable Moments of Glastonbury 2023

As post-Glasto blues set in, DIY round up some of the most conversation-starting, core-memory moments of this year’s party on Worthy Farm.

26th June 2023, 5:09pm

Queen of the Camp: Rina Sawayama

Gearing up for a mammoth festival season including her long-overdue debut Glastonbury performance, Rina Sawayama is riding the crest of smash second album ‘Hold The Girl’ into her most dominant era yet.

23rd June 2023, 4:10pm

DIY’s 2023 Festival Guide - feat. Rina Sawayama on the cover - is out now!

We’ve rounded up a slew of incredible artists to help you get prepped for the best summer yet…

27th April 2023, 12:00am

Watch Rina Sawayama perform ‘This Hell’ on Strictly Come Dancing

She covered the track during her performance in BBC Radio 1’s Live Lounge.

31st October 2022, 12:00am

Rina Sawayama - Hold The Girl

5 Stars

An eclectic palette of bombastic, heart-on-sleeve euphoric pop and angsty dancefloor fillers.

16th September 2022, 12:00am

Rina Sawayama cancels European tour

But - good news - she’s also teased new music!

7th January 2022, 10:33am

Rina Sawayama will release new album “next year late summer”

Her debut 'SAWAYAMA' arrived last April.

22nd September 2021, 12:00am

Bree Runway, Rina Sawayama, Dorian Electra and more to feature on ‘Chromatica’ remix album

'Dawn of Chromatica' arrives later this week!

31st August 2021, 12:00am

Rina Sawayama and Elton John join forces for new version of ‘Chosen Family’

The powerful ballad is an emotional ode to the LGBTQ+ community.

15th April 2021, 12:00am

Rina Sawayama and Elton John to join forces for new version of ‘Chosen Family’

Landing on Wednesday!

12th April 2021, 12:00am

Rina Sawayama: “Us pop girls are really trying to lift 2020 in the only way we can!”

We catch up with pop's biggest new star to dig into her game-changing 2020.

18th December 2020, 12:00am

DIY’s Tracks of 2020

From chart-dominating hits through to iconic ruminations on life, here are DIY’s favourite tracks from across the past twelve months.

17th December 2020, 12:00am

DIY’s Albums of 2020

From incendiary debuts, through to unexpected returns, here are DIY’s favourite albums from across the past twelve months.

15th December 2020, 12:00am

Rina Sawayama reveals ‘LUCID’ video

Follow Rina into a dream land in the brand new visuals.

7th December 2020, 12:00am

Tracks: Rina Sawayama, King Princess, Liam Gallagher and more

The biggest and best new songs released this week.

27th November 2020, 12:00am

Rina Sawayama drops new bop ‘LUCID’

It's her first new music since the release of 'SAWAYAMA'.

25th November 2020, 12:00am

Rina Sawayama announces London Roundhouse show

It's her biggest headline performance to date!

12th October 2020, 12:00am

Rina Sawayama, Orville Peck and Joesef unveil three new covers for Spotify Singles x Pride

The new campaign sees the three emerging LGBTQ+ artists paying tribute to their musical faves.

29th June 2020, 12:00am

Rina Sawayama unveils ‘Bad Friend’ video

The film-noir style visuals see Rina transformed into a reserved gentleman who has one too many shots…

21st May 2020, 12:00am

Rina Sawayama shares tongue-in-cheek ‘XS’ video

The new visuals come on the day of the release of her debut album 'SAWAYAMA'.

17th April 2020, 12:00am

Rina Sawayama - SAWAYAMA

4 Stars

A smart pop record that’s doused in self-awareness.

16th April 2020, 7:58am