
Primavera Sound Barcelona 2023 review: a comeback worth shouting about
Blur, Kendrick Lamar and Rosalía lead the charge as the always excellently-curated Barcelona festival returns to form

Soundtrack Of My Life: Tim Booth
James frontman on The Beatles' genius and his "obsession" with Black Country, New Road

Black Country, New Road announce new live album and biggest headline show to date
The band are due to return to the capital this autumn

Black Country, New Road - ‘Live At Bush Hall’ review: a marvellous return from one of our greatest bands
After the departure of a key member, the Londoners had to find a way forward. This live album proves a celebratory rebirth

The story of Joyland Bali 2023 – in glorious pictures
From pop group GAC's comeback to M.I.A's marigold-made tiger stage prop, this is what happened at the spectacular music festival on Peninsula Island in Nusa Dua, Bali

Glastonbury 2023 reveals West Holts line-up
Kelis, Loyle Carner and Rudimental will headline the stage at Worthy Farm this summer

Black Country, New Road on their fresh start: “We’re the most liberated we’ve ever been”
As the band release a live film of entirely new material, NME hears the latest from the group

Wide Awake confirms new batch of names for 2023
Black Country, New Road and Viagra Boys are among the latest additions for the London festival

Black Country, New Road live in London: a new and defiantly forward-thinking phase
Bouncing back after a turbulent year, BC, NR reaffirm their role as one of Britain’s boldest young bands

The 50 best albums of 2022
The year was filled with superb albums, and these 50 were NME’s favourites