NME
  • The Cover
  • NME 100
  • News
  • Music
  • Film
  • TV
  • Gaming
  • Gig Guide
  • Radar
House Of The Dragon's Abubakar Salim

Features

Abubakar Salim is ready to be the dashing hero of ‘House Of The Dragon’

As stoic warrior Alyn, he's making moves in Westeros’ halls of power

Spider-Man

‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ review: is Tom Holland Marvel’s new super-saviour?

PS Hitsquad

UK drill pioneer PS Hitsquad on his solo debut: “I feel like I’ve spent my whole life on license”

FLO

Growth, girlhood, and getting down: for FLO, ‘Therapy At The Club’ captures the spirit of life and love in your twenties

Chanel Beads (2026), photo by Eve Alpert

Chanel Beads: the stuff of waking dreams

'Silent Hill 2 Remake'

‘Silent Hill’s unsettling soundtrack was always meant to give you nightmares

Trending News

The Beatles, 1965. CREDIT: Apple Corps

The Beatles announce expanded reissue of ‘Rubber Soul’ featuring previously unreleased John Lennon demo

Eddie Vedder and Glen Hansard perform at the 2025 Ohana Music Festival

Glen Hansard recently spoke of his powerful friendship with Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder

Glen Hansard performs in 2026

Tributes paid after Glen Hansard dies in motorcycle crash: “A remarkable artist whose music touched so many lives”

Matt Berninger of The National live at Glastonbury 2024, photo by Andy Ford

The National return to announce first live show since 2024

Spider-Man: Brand New Day

All the Marvel movies and Disney+ shows to watch before ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

Beatles fan makes bizarre ‘The Legend Of Zelda’ remix album

Album Reviews

Opus Kink - The Sweet Goodbye Review

Opus Kink – ‘The Sweet Goodbye’ review: a crepuscular debut that might have missed the boat

The Strokes Reality Awaits Review

The Strokes – ‘Reality Awaits’ review: on playful, powerful form

Tyla A-Pop Artwork Review

Tyla – ‘A*Pop’ review: safe, polished pop that could’ve gone further

Charli XCX Music Fashion Film Review

Charli XCX – ‘Music, Fashion, Film’ review: a snapshot of stardom from a true modern artist

Features

PS Hitsquad

UK drill pioneer PS Hitsquad on his solo debut: “I feel like I’ve spent my whole life on license”

Finn Wolfhard

Finn Wolfhard on his first post-’Stranger Things’ album: “These songs are less personal and more about characters”

Syd

Syd on ‘Beard’, the return of The Internet and refusing to fit into a box: “I’ve never tried to make a hit”

Nirvanna

How ‘Nirvanna The Band The Show The Movie’ remixes reality: “It creates this delirious feeling”

Jackson Connor’s ‘Tip Toe’ breakout has been a long time coming

The Simpsons Tapped Out

The Simpsons’ silly, subversive video game legacy isn’t done yet

Gig Reviews

System Of A Down live at London's Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Credit: Clemente Ruiz

System Of A Down live in London review: A QOTSA-featuring, Oasis-baiting, circle pit party

Matt Berninger

Mad Cool 2026 Day Four: Pulp, Matt Berninger, David Byrne, TTSSFU, and more close another year in style

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds live at Mad Cool 2026. Credit: Javier Bragado

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds live at Mad Cool: the once-dark lord delivers a big dose of joy

Pixies

Mad Cool Festival 2026 Day Three: Halsey, Pixies, Cliffords and Interpol rock Madrid

Exclusive Interviews

The Strokes perform live in 2002 (Photo by J. Vespa/WireImage)

The Strokes’ ‘Is This It’ turns 25: Producer Gordon Raphael talks bottling magic and if it could ever happen again

House Of The Dragon's Abubakar Salim

Abubakar Salim is ready to be the dashing hero of ‘House Of The Dragon’

PS Hitsquad

UK drill pioneer PS Hitsquad on his solo debut: “I feel like I’ve spent my whole life on license”

FLO

Growth, girlhood, and getting down: for FLO, ‘Therapy At The Club’ captures the spirit of life and love in your twenties

mal sounds

mal sounds’ calming dream-pop will make you look at the world in a whole new way

Does Rock N Roll Kill Braincells? Natalie Imbruglia

Natalie Imbruglia: “I’m grateful for Olivia Rodrigo’s stamp of approval”

The Cover

Chanel Beads (2026), photo by Eve Alpert

Chanel Beads: the stuff of waking dreams

Kamal. (2026), photo by Gabriella Drew

The empathetic ethos of London storyteller Kamal.: “The honest stuff is where the magic’s at”

Femtanyl (2026), photo by Jacqui Sharah

The breakneck rise of digital hardcore duo Femtanyl

More News

Ariana Grande says ‘Petal’ was written from a place of “unfiltered rage”

Aphex Twin’s ‘Drukqs’ set for 25th anniversary vinyl reissue

Sam Smith announces engagement, which they say inspired upcoming album

Usher warns fans after viral incident from giving fan a lap dance on stage: “Don’t bring your ass up here if you don’t want to be here”

Rachel Chinouriri announces new album ‘I Think I Spoke Too Soon’ with sonic single ‘One Song Away From Crying’

Spider-Man: Brand New Day

The ending of ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ explained: what happens to Peter Parker?

Tom Holland in Spider-Man: Brand New Day

Is there a ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ post-credits scene?

Spider-Man: Brand New Day

Every song on the ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ soundtrack

Radar - New Music

Trim

Meet Trim, the new “princess of rap” with a larger-than-life personality

EQ

Argentinian dance duo EQ are fighting for their right to party

Chanpan

NYC trio Chanpan make fresh, unpredictable alt-pop that plays by their own rules

XCOMM

XCOMM are rebuilding LA hardcore for a new generation: “We just play whatever feels real”

Film & TV News

Spider-Man: Brand New Day

The ending of ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ explained: what happens to Peter Parker?

Tom Holland in Spider-Man: Brand New Day

Is there a ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ post-credits scene?

Spider-Man: Brand New Day

Every song on the ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ soundtrack

'The Odyssey' still

Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ has beaten ‘Oppenheimer’ at the box office in just 13 days

Antonio Banderas and Dominic Sessa in 'Tony'

Critics give their verdict on Anthony Bourdain biopic ‘Tony’: “It’s a lovely and deeply likeable work”

Angry Birds

Guillermo Del Toro still plays ‘Angry Birds’ every day

Ryan Gosling

Fans are remembering Kavinsky for the iconic ‘Nightcall’ opening to ‘Drive’

Macaulay Culkin

Macaulay Culkin reportedly in talks for new ‘Home Alone’ film

Film & TV Reviews

Spider-Man

‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ review: is Tom Holland Marvel’s new super-saviour?

Furious

‘Furious’ review: this bloody cop thriller will make you root for the killer

The Odyssey review

‘The Odyssey’ review: cinema may have peaked with Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster epic

Heartstopper Forever review

‘Heartstopper Forever’ review: a chaotic goodbye to Netflix’s wholesome teens

Gaming News

Team 'Ico' trilogy soundtrack vinyl.

‘Ico’, ‘Shadow Of The Colossus’ and ‘The Last Guardian’ soundtracks coming to vinyl

Angry Birds

Guillermo Del Toro still plays ‘Angry Birds’ every day

The Simpsons x 'Fortnite'.

‘The Simpsons’ returns to ‘Fortnite’ with ‘John Wick’ crossover

'Pragmata'

‘Pragmata’ is almost definitely getting a sequel

‘Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet’.

‘The Last Of Us’ creators will release new game next year, claims report

Okami vinyl 20th anniversary

‘Okami’ soundtrack getting 20th anniversary vinyl reissue

Spider-Man: Brand New Day Fortnite

‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ is coming to ‘Fortnite’

‘Wuchang: Fallen Feathers’ is getting a sequel from original creator

Game Reviews

'Halo: Campaign Evolved' review

‘Halo: Campaign Evolved’ review: experience Xbox’s first masterpiece anew

'Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced'

‘Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced’ review: a treasure chest of sea-faring adventures

Mixtape game review

Mixtape review: casual gamer’s dream with a killer soundtrack

Star Fox

‘Star Fox’ review: refuelled space-shooter ready for a fresh generation

Join Our Mailing List

The world's defining voice in music and pop culture, straight to your inbox.

NME

The world's defining voice in music and pop culture: breaking what's new and what's next since 1952.

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Twitter
  • YouTube
  • TikTok
  • BandLab
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Notice
  • Terms Of Use
  • Advertise
  • Contact

When you purchase through affiliate links on NME.com, you may contribute to our site through commissions. Learn More

NME Networks, a part of Caldecott Music Group. All rights reserved.