Investment into artists by UK record labels has doubled in last five years
British artists such as Sam Fender, Wolf Alice, Arlo Parks and Dua Lipa have all benefitted
Lollapalooza 2022 review: the global festival transforms its hometown into a music utopia
With massive acts from Metallica to J-Hope the mid-west mainstay sustains its legacy by continuing to evolve
Mercury Prize nominees share reactions to 2022 shortlist: "It's a real honour"
Self Esteem, Sam Fender and Nova Twins are among those in the running for this year's award
Mercury Prize 2022: why each nominee deserves to take home the coveted award
The nominees for this year's prize have been announced and NME staffers give the lowdown on each and every album on the list
Mercury Prize 2022 shortlist revealed
Here are the nominations for this year’s coveted Mercury Prize award
Tramlines Festival 2022: Sheffield’s biggest party is defined by celebration and pride
From seasoned veterans to the indie heroes of tomorrow, there’s something for everyone at this northern bash
Truck Festival 2022 review: a resplendent indie nirvana – and Barry from 'Eastenders'
Bombay Bicycle Club, Sam Fender and Kasabian at the Oxfordshire festival remind us that the indie scene still reigns supreme for many
Watch the moment Sam Fender was joined by 'Eastenders'' Barry at Truck Festival
Fender described the moment as “one of the highlights of our career” for him and his band
Sam Fender on who he'd like to play him in a biopic
"Who would I want, compared to who would actually play us, is probably very different," the singer-songwriter joked
Elton John says apart from Sam Fender, women are making the "best music"
He thinks Wet Leg, Nova Twins, Sharon Van Etten and more are producing the best tunes