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Låpsley – ‘Cautionary Tales of Youth’ review: multi-layered pop storytelling

Venbee: thrilling, cathartic drum ‘n’ bass from ‘Messy In Heaven’ hitmaker
Following years of health issues, the planets are finally aligning for Erin Doyle as her thoughtful and dynamic tunes race up the charts

Fred again..: the producer’s meteoric rise in 10 banging tracks
As he releases the third part of his 'Actual Life' album series, we track the super-producer's rise through the ranks

bbno$ on new album ‘Bag Or Die’: “Everyone’s too serious and there’s too much negativity in the world”
The viral Canadian rapper tells NME how new album ‘Bag Or Die’ is basically “me, saying absolutely nothing on all these songs"

TSHA – ‘Capricorn Sun’ review: euphoric debut certifies producer’s scene-leading ascension
Created with live music in mind, the London-based artist, producer and DJ's debut album transforms lockdown frustration into gradual catharsis

Khruangbin and Vieux Farka Touré: “There’s wisdom in honouring your ancestors”
The Texan trio have teamed up with Malian singer and guitarist Vieux Farka Touré for 'Ali', a semi-improvised tribute to his father Ali Farka Touré

Eliza Rose: the DJ behind this summer’s most empowering dance anthem
After her viral hit ‘B.O.T.A. (Baddest Of Them All)’ became one of the defining tracks of this year’s Glastonbury, the east London artist is finally having her moment

Glaive: hyperpop king on why the genre “will never die” and touring with The Kid LAROI
North Carolina's glaive on touring with The Kid LAROI, collaborating with Machine Gun Kelly and heading into arenas

Grove: “You’ve got to poke the rage button, but direct it somewhere once you have”
The Bristol artist will take their dirty bangers to Glastonbury for four sets in the festival’s most incendiary corners

Wide Awake in London: genre-defying sounds of the underground and a timeless headliner
a mix of new names and electronic dons makes for another stellar line-up in the capital

Alewya: “Grace Jones has the level of uniqueness that I aspire to have”
Having been hand-picked by Grace Jones for this year's Meltdown Festival, the dynamic rising artist is ready to challenge and enrapture audiences this summer.
