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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Josh Klinghoffer says there’s “a slight disrespect” to the Red Hot Chili Peppers albums made without John Frusciante
"Once John’s back in the picture, it’s like the other records don’t exist"

Weezer announce ‘The Gold Album’ with mournful single ‘We Might As Well Be Strangers’ featuring Wednesday’s Karly Hartzman
Co-producer Kenneth Blume (fka Kenny Beats) said he wanted to make “the most violent Weezer album ever"

Paul McCartney on making peace with John Lennon after feud: “At the time, it was very hurtful, like sticking little daggers in me”
McCartney and Lennon feuded over the business dealings of Allen Klein, who caused the eventual demise of the Beatles

Doja Cat brands Elon Musk a “barrel chested Ewok”
The 'Jealous Type' singer launched the tirade at the X owner over his removal of the audio post feature

HorsegiirL – ‘Nature Is Healing’ review: divine equine dance bangers that balance humour with heart
The half-human, half-horse disc jockey drops a barnstorming debut album

Taylor Swift praises Paul McCartney, says she’s “never not inspired” by the Beatles legend
McCartney released his latest album 'The Boys of Dungeon Lane' last Friday (May 29)

Olivia Rodrigo recalls being “out of my element” partying with Charli XCX
The 'Drop Dead' singer hailed Charli XCX as a "girl's girl" and "very lovely"

Kim Petras: “If you think I ruined my life, that’s fine – I’m going to write songs about it”
The German pop star reflects on 10 hard-fought years in the music industry in her most personal album yet

The White House hits back after The Chicks’ Natalie Maines calls Donald Trump a “fugly slut”
Maines insulted Trump over the newly created Anti-Weaponisation Fund, which will cost taxpayers $1.8billion (£1.3billion)

Dexys Midnight Runners announce new album ‘Love’ with wistful single ‘My Life In England Pt. 1’ and more UK and European tour dates
"It’s all memories of my own experiences," said Kevin Rowland of the track

Smashing Pumpkins have reunited with Butch Vig for a new song that’s “98 per cent done” and coming soon
Corgan added that he wrote the song with Butch "or a specific purpose – which I can’t give that part out…"

Bruce Springsteen hails Stephen Colbert as “the first guy in America who lost his show because we got a president who can’t take a joke”
Springsteen performed his ICE protest song 'Streets of Minneapolis' during Colbert's penultimate episode yesterday (May 20)