Ben Jolley
Rising star Skye Newman is the most exciting – and honest – voice in the UK charts
Since her strikingly raw debut ‘Hairdresser’ and the trauma-fuelled honesty of ‘Family Matters’ found a huge audience on social media, the London-based artist has performed with Ed Sheeran, supported Lewis Capaldi at arenas, and been championed by Elton John. Now, her unflinching first project is out in the world
Embrace Punchbag’s freewheeling, cathartic rave-pop
The buzzy south London sibling duo want to keep you on your toes with their ‘aggressive hopecore’. It’s time to roll with the punches…
Ela Minus on “painful” private reckoning behind second album ‘DÍA’: “We have enough dance music about dancing”’
The Brooklyn-based Colombian artist tells NME about the long road that led to her new release, of how the music industry is “a dark place” and more
Clementine Douglas: the soulful voice heard on Chase & Status and Blessed Madonna bangers goes solo
The dinner lady turned in-demand dance vocalist launches her own career, chasing an organic sound and dreaming of selling out the Royal Albert Hall
Megan Moroney: country’s ‘emo cowgirl’ takes the world by storm with songs about “having terrible taste in men”
Fresh off her 2024 UK tour, the country sensation tells NME about her rocky road to Nashville and how Kacey Musgraves was “the reason” she wanted to write songs
Faithless talk honouring Maxi Jazz and the future: “It’s been emotional and a gift”
Sister Bliss tells NME about keeping the legacy of the late Maxi Jazz alive, the band’s first tour in eight years, and being in a "hugely creative mode" for their upcoming album, 'Champion Sound'
Fcukers’ chaotic party is popping worldwide
From Paris Fashion Week to an unfinished swimming pool, playing raucous shows in all manner of places has turned this NYC trio into underground sensations
Charlieeeee: vibrant drum ’n’ bass with inclusivity and acceptance at its heart
The Fred Again..-mentored artist has gone from working behind the scenes with Piri and Venbee to becoming one of the UK’s most unique new acts
Declan McKenna on working with CMAT: “She’s got the gift of the gab”
He also told NME about his plans for Glastonbury and exploring "classic songwriting" on his next album
Griff on supporting Taylor Swift at Wembley: “Eight-year-old me wouldn’t believe this”
She also spoke to NME about her “heartbroken but euphoric” debut album ‘Vertigo’ and collaborating with Coldplay’s Chris Martin
Teddy Swims: “I recently got to record a song with Will Smith – he’s the sweetest guy ever”
The American soul-pop star tells NME about meeting Dave Chappelle, starting out in metalcore bands, his UK fans, and why he “absolutely” knew ‘Lose Control’ would be a hit
Dylan: “I want to headline Wembley – playing there with Ed Sheeran gave me the hunger”
The rising singer-songwriter talks touring with Sheeran, being a Swiftie, upcoming single ‘Perfect Revenge’, and how her debut album is "pop music, but you can tell that I was brought up with rock‘n’roll"