Erica Campbell
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Janelle Monáe – ‘The Age Of Pleasure’ review: an unabashedly sexy sonic voyage
With their fourth studio album, the superstar takes us along on a vibrant pleasure trip
Protomartyr – ‘Formal Growth In The Desert’ review: an expansive, vigorous post-punk picture
The Detroit post-punks expand their sound with their sixth record, manifesting growth from barren places
Paramore live in New York City: still at the top of their game
The pop-punk instigators stage a triumphant and delightful and raucous scene at the Garden
Pilfering passion from Tina Turner: How the Queen of Rock’n’Roll taught me to thrive
The late Turner, who suffered horrific abuse at the hands of her husband Ike, tenaciously reclaimed her narrative and sound several times over. NME's Erica Campbell reflects on the lessons learned
Taylor Swift live in New Jersey: a glittering celebration of every era
East Rutherford, New Jersey, May 27: The pop star's 'Eras' tour shines a light on Swift's ability to take a hit, make a hit, and not slow down
Sparks – ‘The Girl Is Crying In Her Latte’ review: the peculiar pop odyssey continues
The art-pop purveyors continue their streak of delightful strange and imaginative vignettes with their 26th release
Hotel Ziggy on Los Angeles’ Sunset Strip asks “Who really owns music?”
The new hotel located in what was an epicentre for new music is seeking to revive the counterculture of West Hollywood and “free the music”
Bar Italia – ‘Tracey Denim’ review: enigmatic post-punks step out from the shadows
The prolific London trio chart a promising and imaginative course with their first release on Matador Records
Aminé and Kaytranada – ‘Kaytraminé’ review: a contender for the summer’s hottest album
The producer and rapper duo brings the heat with the help of Pharrell, Snoop Dogg, Big Sean, Freddie Gibbs and more
‘Modern Vampires Of The City’ at 10: How the peak Tumblr-era album proved fangirls are experts
As the New York City band progressed their sound for their third album they brought fans along for the ride, pushing them to become more than fans but active listeners
Shawn Alexander Allen on making a “power fantasy for the oppressed”
The founder of NuChallenger talks to NME about “making the best beat-’em-up possible” and pushing for “more Black people doing better” in the games industry
The Lemon Twigs – ‘Everything Harmony’ review: a melodic and imaginative romp
The D’Addario brothers have always worn their inspirations proudly on their vintage-inspired sleeves. Now, they’re making a sound of their own