Andrew Trendell
Andrew Trendell is an experienced and award-winning music and culture jouranlist, with renowned for agenda-setting news and reviews, interviews with huge names and cutting-edge stars, red carpet coverage, helping to save grassroots venues and ensure artists are fairly paid, and all-round coverage from the underground up.
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Serge Pizzorno on being fuelled by “imposter syndrome” and why new album ‘Act III’ is “all that’s great about Kasabian”
Check out new single 'Great Pretender' as Pizzorno tells us about conquering doubts and naysayers as a frontman, leaning into guitars and Kasabian's early days for their feel-good new album, and how they're "just going to give the people what they want – that’s the story of this summer"

Tom Misch on returning and recovering from burnout: “If I’m not enjoying it then there’s no point”
As the acclaimed singer-songwriter shares 'Full Circle' – his first solo album in eight years – Misch talks to NME about taking time for himself, how to navigate the music industry, and advice for others on the edge

As Brexit continues to have devastating impact on UK artists, government and EU pledge “full commitment” to solving touring crisis
After a 75 per cent drop in UK artists playing in Europe and issues only "worsening", the government has been told to urgently "get a grip" of situation while promising a "breakthrough"

Garbage cover The Cure and Placebo roll out fan favourites for Robert Smith’s Teenage Cancer Trust gigs at Royal Albert Hall
See photos, footage, setlists and more from what went down as Placebo played their first gig in two years and Garbage delivered an emotional show while speaking out for the trans community and the battle against the far right

TOMORA make live debut as they announce 2026 UK and European tour
See footage, photos and more of AURORA and The Chemical Brothers' Tom Rowlands first shows in Manchester and London, as the supergroup announce more dates to come

Paul McCartney goes back to his early life on new album ‘The Boys Of Dungeon Lane’ with nostalgic single ‘Days We Left Behind’
"I do often wonder if I’m just writing about the past but then I think how can you write about anything else?" says McCartney, as The Beatles icon offers up memories never shared before

‘Bring Me The Horizon L.I.V.E. In São Paulo’ review: a love letter to their fans and statement of greatness
Oli Sykes and co add some heartfelt humanity to their high-concept computer game fantasy

Geese live in London: indie buzz band take flight as generational icons in waiting
Eventim Apollo Hammersmith, 25 March: the most hyped band on the planet reach for the moon with a real "I was there" moment

Watch Interpol trade vocals as they debut propulsive new song ‘See Out Loud’
The NYC indie giants previously told NME to expect an "upbeat" and "high energy" new album

UK music industry responds to new government action preventing AI firms from using work without permission – but more needs to be done
The "worst possible outcome" has been avoided, but there's still some distance to go in protecting artists' "voice, likeness and identity", say campaigners

RZA on Wu-Tang Clan’s final tour and staying relevant for 100 years: “A lot of heroes go unsung, I refuse for that to happen”
The rap and screen icon talks to NME about the collective's 'The Final Chamber' tour, shaping the world of rap, Martin Shkreli, and finally releasing 'Once Upon A Time In Shaolin' in the year 2103

Government urges industry and Live Nation to “step up to help the next generation of talent” and pay into ticket levy
Creative Industries Minister Ian Murray has said more needs to be done towards the game-changing arena and stadium levy, or else they'll be forced to take action and make it mandatory – with a June deadline fast approaching