Watch Rebecca Lucy Taylor talk to us at the launch of the Mercury Prize 2022 about musical survival, moving into theatre, dressing up as Meadowhall at Glasto, saving The Leadmill, and "making glamour meet reality"
Self Esteem, Sam Fender and Nova Twins are among those in the running for this year's 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
Here are the nominations for this year’s coveted Mercury Prize award
From seasoned veterans to the indie heroes of tomorrow, there’s something for everyone at this northern bash
Phoebe Bridgers, Manic Street Preachers and Nova Twins lead the revolution at the typically well-mannered festival
"He will leave huge idiot shoes for the next clown to step into"
The January event in Bognor Regis will also be headlined by OMD and Peter Hook + The Light
"Quite honestly the pinnacle of my personal and professional life," says Self Esteem
Rebecca Lucy Taylor prioritises pleasure in an accomplished John Peel set