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Fontaines D.C.’s Grian Chatten on “career high” of working with Rosalía: “I’ve got a suspicion that her heart is similar to mine”
“She reminds me of Bowie and Björk. She has a terrifying level of talent”
J.K. Rowling documentary to explore legacy of “polarising” ‘Harry Potter’ author
The two-part series will look at how “her unflinching personal beliefs have sparked a fraught and divisive dialogue that continues to this day”
Check out these behind-the-scenes photos from Thom Yorke’s ‘Hamlet Hail To The Thief’ London rehearsals
The dramatic reimagining of Shakespeare's 'Hamlet' with Radiohead's 'Hail To The Thief' hits the Barbican this month
Ex-gang boss Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis sentenced to 40 years for orchestrating Tupac Shakur’s murder
Davis has said that he will appeal the verdict, and Tupac’s family have requested the “longest possible sentence”
Sylvie releases new single, debut album imminent
LA-based Ben Schwab started Sylvie after finding a box of his father’s 1970s band tapes. Country folk-rock with a soft-focus amber glow, new single ‘Not Looking Back Anymore’ glows with early Bonnie R
Publishers urge Supreme Court intervention in termination rights case
The major music publishers and BMG have submitted a new filing with the US Supreme Court in the ongoing termination rights legal battle involving songwriter Cyril Vetter. He recently told the Supreme
Denmark proposes AI replica law
Danish copyright law could provide new protections around voice and likeness in the context of AI-generated digital replicas by the start of next year. Building on previous proposals, culture minister
Sara Landry countersues ex-managers
In August, London-based management firm The Night Department sued techno producer Sara Landry for breach of contract. She has now responded and countersued. The core dispute is over the management com
Previous winners have included The Edge and Nile Rodgers
Bathing Suits are bringing deranged noise-punk to the dancefloor
The Leeds four-piece are quickly becoming known for their stage-destroying, fourth-wall-breaking live sets. Ahead of sharing new music, they take NME inside their world and explain how they’re learnin
The Avalanches – ‘No Bad Memories’ review: excessive and overstimulating by design
The dance duo’s fourth album is their most eclectic and chaotic to date, for better and for worse
'Girls' fans react to revival news: “I want quality, not nostalgia bait”
Lena Dunham, Allison Williams, Jemima Kirke, Zosia Mamet and Andrew Rannells are all returning
'The Voice' Singers Chari and Marcus Ladden Jr. Power Through ‘Incredible’ Battle With ‘On My Own’
“I’m so proud of both of you,” Queen Latifah enthused. “You have done a phenomenal job.”
How to reamp synths and drum machines to build power and presence
Stuck in the box? Give those synths, drum machines and plugins some fresh air by reamping them through speakers, capturing the lively sound of the room in the process. Marshall stacks aren’t just for guitarists, you know
‘Girls’ fans react to revival news: “I want quality, not nostalgia bait”
Lena Dunham, Allison Williams, Jemima Kirke, Zosia Mamet and Andrew Rannells are all returning
‘The Voice’ Singers Chari and Marcus Ladden Jr. Power Through ‘Incredible’ Battle With ‘On My Own’: Watch
“I’m so proud of both of you,” Queen Latifah enthused. “You have done a phenomenal job.”
The Avalanches – ‘No Bad Memories’ review: excessive and overstimulating by design
The dance duo’s fourth album is their most eclectic and chaotic to date, for better and for worse
Bathing Suits are bringing deranged noise-punk to the dancefloor
The Leeds four-piece are quickly becoming known for their stage-destroying, fourth-wall-breaking live sets. Ahead of sharing new music, they take NME inside their world and explain how they’re learning to use chaos to their advantage, rather than be consumed by it The post Bathing Suits are bringing
Horizon Leaders: A Conversation with Rowanne Chang
This week we caught up with Rowanne Chang, digital marketing manager at Deviate Digital
Music Industry Welcomes Sentencing in Streaming Fraud Case
US streaming fraudster Michael Smith has been sentenced to eighteen months in jail. Although prosecutors were pushing for something closer to four years, the custodial sentence is significant, and has