Music Features

Soccer Mommy is navigating loss on her terms

The Nashville artist grapples with grief on her breathtaking new album, ‘Evergreen’. But, as she tells NME, this doesn’t mean she’s giving away every tiny detail of her pain

These are the instruments your fave artists use on tour

From Olivia Rodrigo to Steve Lacy, these superstars really know their kit

Anderson .Paak: “I have a gift of bringing the best out of other people”

The Californian musician talks collaborating with Bruno Mars as Silk Sonic, his upcoming self-directed film ‘K-Pops’ and his new era as DJ Pee .Wee

Pest Control are making the crossover thrash project of their dreams

With new EP ‘Year Of The Pest’, the Leeds band are making themselves known as one of UK hardcore’s bright new voices

Kelsea Ballerini is embracing change: “There’s always this want to evolve”

The last year has brought new levels of success to the country star, but has also knocked her off her feet. As she releases her fifth album ‘Patterns’, she tells NME about regaining her balance, leaning into her truth and her commitment to pushing herself ever forward

100 Artists To See Before You Die: Janet Jackson

The pop perfectionist’s live show is enduring proof of her greatness

“Oasis saved my life”: inside Indonesia’s obsession with all things Gallagher

Outside of the UK, Jakarta boasts some of the biggest streaming numbers for Oasis on the planet. Here’s how the Britpop kings built an adoring fanbase in a country they’ve never played

Katie Gavin: “The coolest thing would be if this became some young people’s record they associate with growing up”

The MUNA star is going it alone – with full support from her bandmates. She tells NME the “emboldening process” behind her debut solo album ‘What A Relief’ and asking her hero Mitski to collaborate with her

Liam Payne 1993-2024: One Direction star who helped spark a pop phenomenon

The Wolverhampton-born singer played a pivotal role in the boyband’s success, co-writing an eclectic array of hits for the group

How Amyl and the Sniffers found their voice: “The world’s filled with junk. I don’t wanna be contributing to that”

The Aussie punk band’s expansive and lyrically rich third album, ‘Cartoon Darkness’, sees them poised for the big time. Screw the haters, they say
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