Liberty Dunworth
Liberty Dunworth is a Staff Writer for NME, working across the news, review and feature sectors of the magazine. With a degree in Literature, she has previously written for Guitar.com and MusicTech.
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Kneecap react to Keir Starmer’s resignation
The PM clashed with the band multiple times over their comments supporting Palestine, and he even pushed for them to be kicked off the Glastonbury 2025 line-up

Blink-182 add three new European dates to 2027 tour
Support comes from Billy Talent and Pierce The Veil

Johnny Marr to auction nearly 100 of his guitars, including ones played with The Smiths and Billie Eilish
"I didn't like the idea of my studio space becoming a museum”

Keir Starmer resigns as Prime Minister and leader of Labour Party
A new PM will be in place by September, and it is looking likely that Andy Burnham could be the next Labour leader

Music industry bodies pen open letter calling for consent for artists and songwriters before signing AI deals
“The future of music must be built with artists, songwriters and their representatives, not imposed on them”

Here’s what went down at Gorillaz’ epic Tottenham Hotspur Stadium show with Johnny Marr, Little Simz, Shaun Ryder and loads more
“The logistics are ridiculous for this band," said Damon Albarn, as they also brought out Paul Simonon, Sparks, Yasiin Bey, Gruff Rhys and more at their first ever stadium gig

Elliott Smith now has an asteroid named after him
“I hope this introduces at least one new person to Elliott’s brilliant discography”

The Itch, Any Young Mechanic, Heartworms lead massive second wave of artists for Iceland Airwaves 2026 line-up
They join Adult DVD, Dove Ellis and more on the bill

Full line-up announced for Ateez at BST Hyde Park 2026
New artists joining the bill include FLO, Taemin and more

Watch the emotional moment they play Oasis’ ‘Wonderwall’ after England’s World Cup victory against Croatia
Jude Bellingham and Anthony Gordon were seen mouthing along to the lyrics after they secured the 4-2 victory

The Snuts announce new album ‘Joy In Short Moments’ with uplifting single ‘Defibrillator’
“I wanted to write a track that detailed a conscious decision to live and love more”

Tiny Habits team up with The 1975’s Matty Healy for tender single ‘Anything He Was’ as they announce new album ‘Keepers’
The Boston trio joined forces with Healy last year to cover James Taylor’s classic ‘Carolina In My Mind’