The NME Magazine July/August 2026 issue is out this week – here’s how to get your copy
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ review: is Tom Holland Marvel’s new super-saviour?
Growth, girlhood, and getting down: for FLO, ‘Therapy At The Club’ captures the spirit of life and love in your twenties
Chanel Beads: the stuff of waking dreams
‘Silent Hill’s unsettling soundtrack was always meant to give you nightmares
Tributes paid after Glen Hansard dies in motorcycle crash: “A remarkable artist whose music touched so many lives”
French DJ and ‘Nightcall’ star Kavinsky found dead in Paris home
BTS refuse to submit to Grammys in response to new Asian Pop category: “We hope our music can be heard and loved for what it is”
The Beatles announce expanded reissue of ‘Rubber Soul’ featuring previously unreleased John Lennon demo
The National return to announce first live show since 2024
‘Splatoon Raiders’ is now the best player-reviewed Nintendo game of all time
Opus Kink – ‘The Sweet Goodbye’ review: a crepuscular debut that might have missed the boat
The Strokes – ‘Reality Awaits’ review: on playful, powerful form
Tyla – ‘A*Pop’ review: safe, polished pop that could’ve gone further
Charli XCX – ‘Music, Fashion, Film’ review: a snapshot of stardom from a true modern artist
Syd on ‘Beard’, the return of The Internet and refusing to fit into a box: “I’ve never tried to make a hit”
Finn Wolfhard on his first post-’Stranger Things’ album: “These songs are less personal and more about characters”
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
Minneapolis shoegazers She’s Green are playing the long game
The Simpsons’ silly, subversive video game legacy isn’t done yet
System Of A Down live in London review: A QOTSA-featuring, Oasis-baiting, circle pit party
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: the once-dark lord delivers a big dose of joy
Mad Cool Festival 2026 Day Three: Halsey, Pixies, Cliffords and Interpol rock Madrid
UK drill pioneer PS Hitsquad on his solo debut: “I feel like I’ve spent my whole life on license”
Growth, girlhood, and getting down: for FLO, ‘Therapy At The Club’ captures the spirit of life and love in your twenties
mal sounds’ calming dream-pop will make you look at the world in a whole new way
Natalie Imbruglia: “I’m grateful for Olivia Rodrigo’s stamp of approval”
This emo band found the nerdiest way to release an album – on a retro games console
Meet Trim, the new “princess of rap” with a larger-than-life personality
Watch Brandon Flowers debut new songs, air Killers classics and perform with Lucy Dacus and Nathaniel Rateliff at Newport Folk Festival
Kavinsky told NME how another collab with The Weeknd could have been on the way “soon”
EsDeeKid announces massive 2026 ‘Council House Rat’ world tour across UK, Europe and North America
Glen Hansard recently spoke of his powerful friendship with Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder
The Beatles announce expanded reissue of ‘Rubber Soul’ featuring previously unreleased John Lennon demo
Fans are remembering Glen Hansard for his beautiful Oscar-winning work in ‘Once’
The National return to announce first live show since 2024
Yard Act launch clothing collaboration with Blue Flowers on trench coats, denim jackets and more
Meet Trim, the new “princess of rap” with a larger-than-life personality
Argentinian dance duo EQ are fighting for their right to party
NYC trio Chanpan make fresh, unpredictable alt-pop that plays by their own rules
XCOMM are rebuilding LA hardcore for a new generation: “We just play whatever feels real”
Fans are remembering Glen Hansard for his beautiful Oscar-winning work in ‘Once’
‘Moulin Rouge’ actor says he was embarrassed to co-star with “terrible actor” Boy George
Tributes paid after Glen Hansard dies in motorcycle crash: “A remarkable artist whose music touched so many lives”
‘American Horror Story’ will revive classic characters from Evan Peters, Jessica Lange and more in Avengers-style team-up season, says Ryan Murphy
Steve Lacy accidentally spoils major ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ character reveal in red carpet interview
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ is coming to ‘Fortnite’
Legendary British director Mike Leigh set to retire after next film
Jared Leto accused of criminal sexual misconduct by four women
‘Furious’ review: this bloody cop thriller will make you root for the killer
‘The Odyssey’ review: cinema may have peaked with Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster epic
‘Heartstopper Forever’ review: a chaotic goodbye to Netflix’s wholesome teens
‘Lucky’ review: Anya Taylor-Joy’s plucky con artist will keep you guessing until the final sting
‘The Last Of Us’ creators will release new game next year, claims report
‘Okami’ soundtrack getting 20th anniversary vinyl reissue
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ is coming to ‘Fortnite’
‘Wuchang: Fallen Feathers’ is getting a sequel from original creator
Beatles fan makes bizarre ‘The Legend Of Zelda’ remix album
PlayStation critics call for boycott over decision to end physical discs
‘Splatoon Raiders’ is now the best player-reviewed Nintendo game of all time
Lil Tecca to headline ‘Fortnite Festival’ season 15
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