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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BOYNEXTDOOR give a snapshot of their taste on exclusive ‘Ready, Camera, Action’ playlist to accompany The Cover
The K-pop boyband’s collection of tracks features US R&B superstars, K-pop legends and Korean rappers
CMAT says rescheduled ‘Euro-Country’ tour will feature “the best music of all time played by the best-looking people of all time”
The artist was forced to postpone the UK and Ireland run until November after suffering a tooth infection
Wolf Alice on being the first act to be nominated for the Mercury Prize four times: “We’re very grateful”
The band have been shortlisted for each of their records so far and won the prize in 2018 for their second album ‘Visions Of A Life’
Fontaines D.C. on the “witch hunt” against Kneecap and police’s handling of Palestine protests: “It’s a really crazy thing that you can’t say, ‘I don’t support genocide’”
The band’s bassist Deego shared his thoughts on the CPS appealing against Mo Chara’s terrorism charges being dropped at the 2025 Mercury Prize in Newcastle
The Last Dinner Party – ’From The Pyre’ review: a darker, more accomplished return
Instead of switching lanes, the band develop the dramatic baroque-pop sound they first introduced themselves with on their highly anticipated second album
Luvcat ushers in spooky season with exclusive ‘All Hallows’ Eve’ playlist to accompany The Cover
The Liverpool artist has selected some dark delights for the playlist, including songs from The Cramps, The Cure and Nina Simone
Rocket: “This is all very special for us and being in charge of it feels amazing”
Two years on from their first EP, the former NME Cover stars are back with their debut album ‘R Is For Rocket’, where they sound emboldened as they try on different facets of their artistry
Lady Gaga live in London: flawless camp theatre from a true pop icon
The Mayhem Ball brings chaos and charisma to London as its host delivers the perfect reminder of her capacity for creativity
CxM – ‘Hype Vibes’ review: unpredictable but occasionally uneven from SEVENTEEN’s latest unit
The K-pop boyband’s S.Coups and Mingyu serve up surprises on their first collaborative release, but not everything lands
Bold R&B talent Jacoténe knows exactly who she wants to be
The NME 100 singer’s striking and soulful voice has taken her from Melbourne to London, where she’s growing, learning – and going all in on music
Geese – ‘Getting Killed’ review: another exhilaratingly free-spirited turn from the New York cult heroes
There’s a lot going on across the five-piece’s erratic but original third album, yet it never feels like they’re losing control of the chaos
NewDad – ‘Altar’ review: a beautifully melancholy portrait of homesickness and sacrifice
Just 20 months after their acclaimed debut album, the Galway band return stronger and more ambitious