Damian Jones
Damian Jones is a long term freelance writer for the NME. His byline has appeared in Classic Rock, Record Collector, on BBC Entertainment, Radio 1 and 6 Music’s website, Capital, Clash and Melody Maker.
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Signed speakers from Foals, Wolf Alice, Robert Plant up for grabs in Record Store Day x War Child prize draw
Entries are open to the public from today (June 24)

Former NCT member Mark’s record label apologise for Confederate flag t-shirt
"We would like to extend our sincere apologies for the concern, discomfort, and disappointment caused by the vintage T-shirt that appeared in a recently shared photograph”

Olivia Rodrigo talks inspiration behind all-female Daisy Chain festival and teases ‘Landslide’ duet with Stevie Nicks
The single-day event in August was announced earlier this week

Watch The Strokes cover The Walkmen’s ‘Heaven’ with Hamilton Leithauser in Boston
"Hamilton Leithauser, come on down"

Tribute concert for Syd Barrett’s 80th birthday to be held
Kula Shaker and Soft Machine are among the acts on the bill and tickets will go on sale tomorrow (June 19)

Ariel Pink claims to be the “most banned artist” as he repeats support for Donald Trump
He previously attended Trump’s rally in Washington DC, on January 6, 2021

Charli XCX on if ‘Music, Fashion, Film’ is really a “rock” album, and if the dancefloor is really “dead”
Her new LP is set to land on July 24

Tom Morello responds to “hypocritical” argument that musicians shouldn’t be political
It comes after the guitarist recently used his set at Download Festival 2026 to send a message to the British far-right activist Tommy Robinson

Fans hail ‘Widow’s Bay’ season one finale but some aren’t happy with the final twist
Spoilers ahead

‘The Ring’, ‘Lilo & Stitch’ star Daveigh Chase has died, aged 35
She made her Hollywood breakthrough alongside Jake Gyllenhaal in 'Donnie Darko'

Duffer Brothers’ ‘The Boroughs’ cancelled after one season
The new sci-fi show, executive produced by the 'Stranger Things' creators, only landed last month

‘Rivals’ confirms season three when “stakes become higher”
The second series of the raunchy comedy series returned to Disney+ last month