Alex Rigotti
Alex Rigotti is the Radar Editor of NME. They've written for NME since 2020 and have gone on to write for other publications like The Quietus, DIY, Clash, DJ Mag, and more.
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Blossoms announce new album ‘Songs From The Wedding Cake’ with ‘Meet Me In Love’ featuring Maya Jama and 2026 UK arena tour
The Mancunian quintet's sixth studio album drops October 2nd via ODD SK / Distiller Records

Gorillaz at Tottenham Stadium: check out stage times and exclusive merch
Damon Albarn and co. will play their first ever stadium show this Saturday (June 20)

Argentinian dance duo EQ are fighting for their right to party
On their first headline tour, EQ tell NME about infusing darkness in their hedonistic club anthems and pushing the limits of Latin music

Olivia Rodrigo – ‘You Seem Pretty Sad For A Girl So In Love’ review: a bittersweet, cinematic odyssey from a generational talent
The popstar goes three-for-three on her introspective, gut-punch depiction of adult relationships

Yungblud teams up with War Child to raise money and change lives at Bludfest 2026
"Every child deserves to feel safe, learn, and build a peaceful future again"

Watch MGK “mess my back up really, really bad” as he somersaults off roof into audience
"I'm just really, really fucking hurt, dude"

Elvis Costello defends Olivia Rodrigo while hitting out at “arrogant” artists who take credit for other people’s work
"Did Chuck Berry sue Bob [Dylan] because his song was like ‘Too Much Monkey Business’?”

Here’s what Foo Fighters played as they kicked off 2026 European tour – bringing back ‘Marigold’ and switching up instruments
Dave Grohl and co. officially commenced their huge tour at Norway's Unity Arena last night (June 10)

Olivia Rodrigo says she had an “anxiety attack” before her Glastonbury 2025 headline set
"I have such a reverence for the festival, so I put so much love and care into that set"

Perrie Edwards on “difficult” relationship with Jesy Nelson: “Sometimes you just won’t win with people”
"You can only pick somebody up so many fucking times before you start losing track of your own sanity"

Noel Gallagher on why he won’t be watching the Chris Martin-curated World Cup halftime show
“They’re not really football people who are performing anyway, are they?”

Susan Boyle and Franz Ferdinand’s Alex Kapranos link up for new Irn Bru World Cup ad
"More than any other group of fans in the world, the Girders spirit will get us through," Boyle said