With his first solo studio album in four years arriving on streaming platforms, the underground rap iconoclast talks to NME about the lofty expectations placed upon him and what lies ahead
In Does Rock ‘N’ Roll Kill Braincells?!, we quiz an artist on their own career to see how much they can remember. This week: Martha Reeves
The rising star has built his own mythology and philosophy, Kwengletarianism, which uses feelings of fantasy to give reality an extraordinary lift
The universally loved singer-songwriter, who was always the most glamorous person in the room, will be remembered for her genius and generosity
After making his last album in isolation, the artist – and first Japanese musician signed to Brainfeeder – has done a 180 for his next project, creating the group HaHa And The Hairpins. It’s still as unpredictable as ever
Steadily forging a formidable live reputation across the 2026 festival circuit, the Dublin sextet are carving out a lane that’s both modern and timeless
The Vancouver experimental pop auteur has teamed up with the Japanese Vocaloid star on ‘Miku-maxxing’. She tells NME why she’d love to be able to exist like Miku, goes deep on the track, and shares her thoughts on AI
In stumbling upon a once-in-a-lifetime creative synergy, the saxophonist and cellist, co-signed by Fred Again.., are rewriting the rules of live music and making you cry in the process
The singer-songwriter and Water From Your Eyes member’s new solo album, ‘The Singer In My Band’, catches him on the edge of indie stardom. It’s making him a little nervous, he tells NME
NME remembers a musician and producer who minted one of the most stunning and influential signature sounds of the '90s
The London-based singer and DJ, who supported PinkPantheress on tour earlier this year, is on the path to pop stardom. She’s taking each step in her stride – and very seriously
On the Chicago artist’s expansive, rock-tinged third album, she reckons with viral fame, reconciling her past and future, and what happens after her dreams come true
