
Ghetts at the Mercury Prize 2021: "I just wear my heart on my sleeve"
The rapper talks to NME about what went into his album 'Conflict Of Interest', the power of perseverance and work on more new music

Here are the bookies’ odds for who'll win the 2021 Mercury Prize
The winner will be revealed tonight at a ceremony in London

Ghetts live at Reading Festival 2021: proof of grime's enduring greatness
This no-frills set Radio 1Xtra shows the quiet power of true craftsmanship

Wolf Alice, Arlo Parks, Ghetts, Celeste and more to perform at 2021 Mercury Prize ceremony
Mogwai, Laura Mvula and BERWYN are also on the bill

Ghetts on how "vulnerability" shaped 'Conflict Of Interest': "It made me a stronger human"
"We're all dealing with those things on a human level"

Arlo Parks, Mogwai, Ghetts, Wolf Alice and more nominated for 2021 Mercury Prize
The winner of the prestigious prize will be revealed in September

The best albums of 2021 (so far!)
Here are the records that have brightened up our year so far

Ghetts announces 'Conflict Of Interest' livestream show
The free event will give fans their first opportunity to see the rapper's critically acclaimed album performed live

The 10 best gigs and tours to look forward to this autumn
Gigs are back! Hopefully. To whet your appetite, here are just some of the brilliant acts hitting the road later this year

Maxïmo Park v Architects marks the return of the indie chart battle. But why now?
As Mogwai, Alice Cooper and Kings of Leon also duke it out, our columnist ponders why guitar bands are at the top of the pops once more