Rhian Daly
Rhian Daly is Music Editor at NME. She has written and worked for NME in different capacities since 2011, including three years as Assistant Reviews Editor. Her byline has also appeared in Time Out, Dazed, i-D, the Guardian, DIY, Wallpaper*, The Forty-Five, Evening Standard and more.
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Sassy 009 takes us ‘Dreaming In A New City’ in exclusive playlist to accompany The Cover
The Oslo experimental pop artist has chosen tracks from the likes of Gorillaz, Smerz, King Krule and Boards Of Canada
Rose Gray shines a light on ‘UK Gems’ in exclusive playlist to accompany The Cover
British pop’s rising star has chosen tracks by acts including Texas, Underworld, Opus III, Imogen Heap and more
Wolf Alice are a band in constant evolution: “Not resting on your laurels is really exciting”
Since forming in the early 2010s, the four-piece have consistently pushed themselves forward, refusing to be beholden to one pocket of sound. Their fourth album, ‘The Clearing’ is taking them to new heights, as they conquer the UK’s arenas on their latest tour
Nell Mescal is ‘⋆𖦹 going⋆｡𖦹yearn˚⭒for˚｡⋆yearn⭒’ on exclusive playlist to accompany The Cover
The indie-folk singer-songwriter has curated a selection of tracks by the likes of Oklou, Joni Mitchell, Geese and more
The Maccabees’ Felix White on more shows and new music: “If we can find that secret again, that will be really amazing”
The reunited band's guitarist spoke to NME about the run of gigs the group has confirmed for 2026 and given an update on their plans for new music, and reflected on their last album 'Marks To Prove It' as a new 10th anniversary edition gets released
Journey ‘Into Sekou’s Mind’ on exclusive playlist to accompany The Cover
The retro R&B artist has chosen tracks from Amy Winehouse, Adele, Billie Eilish, The Supremes and more to give an insight into his inner workings
Lorde live in London: an intimate, intentional portrait of an artist put back together
November 16, The O2: the New Zealand pop star brings her latest album ‘Virgin’ to life with arresting visuals and a neat balance of emotion and euphoria
Picture Parlour on the “mental catharsis” of their debut album and the community forming around the band
The former NME Cover stars discuss stepping back and giving themselves space to figure out exactly what they wanted to say, and relocating to Nashville to record ‘The Parlour’
Alemeda shares the ‘Songs That Helped Me Heal’ on exclusive playlist to accompany The Cover
The 19-song selection includes tracks from the likes of Paramore, Dominic Fike, Arctic Monkeys, RAYE and more
Rosalía – ‘Lux’ review: an arresting album of astonishing scope and ambition
The Spanish artist’s fourth album swerves into yet another new lane, bringing together operatics, orchestral movements and buzzing electronics
The Belair Lip Bombs spotlight Melbourne’s music scene in exclusive ‘Our Home Town’ playlist to accompany The Cover
The Australian indie band have selected some of their favourite local acts for the playlist, including Armlock, Blake Scott, and Folk Bitch Trio
Stella Donnelly: “I wanted to make a sad dancefloor song. But the more I tried, the more disingenuous it was”
The Australian singer-songwriter on writing new album ‘Love And Fortune’ after a long break from music, processing a friendship breakup in song, and making vinyl records “out of trash”