Fred Garratt-Stanley
Fred Garratt-Stanley is a freelance music and culture writer who has written for NME since 2019. He's interviewed artists like Ghetts, Hak Baker, Young Fathers, J Noa and Jordan Adetunji for NME, and his work has also been published in The Guardian, GQ, Rolling Stone, Huck, and Dazed.
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Finn Foxell: West London’s underground staple is finding hope in chaos
The Elevation Meditation member and rapper harnesses the power of indie rock to reflect on his new relationship with family on debut album ‘Mamas Boy’
“They can’t ignore you forever”: Dubliner Travy is driving Irish rap into the future
Fresh off his Number One mixtape ‘Spooky’, Travy speaks to NME about the challenges of being an Irish rapper – and how much he’s achieved despite these barriers
Michael Kiwanuka – ‘Small Changes’ review: a homely, life-affirming listen
The British singer's fourth album smothers you in a warm blanket of heartfelt soul music
Tyler, The Creator – ‘Chromakopia’ review: a landscape of chaos that reflects his own psychological conflict
Jordan Adetunji: “In 2025, I’m looking to take over straight away”
Riding on the wave of viral hit ‘Kehlani’, the Northern Irish vocalist is bringing his alternative R&B sound to audiences across the world
Love supreme: Berwyn speaks his truth
The Trinidad-born, Romford-raised artist’s debut album documents the complicated process of rising above trauma and darkness with unapologetic love
How Rapman made Netflix’s best new show (with help from UK rap don Ghetts)
'Supacell', out today, blends Black British culture with superhero thrills
How Skepta’s ‘That’s Not Me’ marked the start of a new era for grime
10 years on from Skepta's landmark single release, NME unpack the legacy of a track that defined grime's mid-2010s mainstream explosion
An afternoon in the passenger seat with suburban storyteller KiLLOWEN
The west London rapper and producer is pushing an articulate, narrative-driven strain of UK garage
J Noa: “Rap is history, and history needs to be told”
The Dominican’s white-hot flows and incisive storytelling has led to her being dubbed ‘the daughter of rap’
MRCY are making flamboyant soulful bangers to help us fathom life’s confusion
The hotly-tipped duo are cultivating a big, vibrant sound – but they won't let it drown out their equally powerful lyrics
Nemzzz – ‘Do Not Disturb’ review: soulful UK drill for the masses
This self-assured mixtape makes clear that Nemzzz is a refreshing voice in UK rap, steering the genre towards an even brighter future