Rhys Buchanan

Tooth are channelling youthful confusion into supersized grunge anthems
The London four-piece have asserted themselves as a guitar-wielding voice for a new generation with their angsty and introspective sound

Shoegaze revivalists Glixen are noise-rock giants in the making
Taking cues from giants of the genre like My Bloody Valentine and Nothing, the Arizona band are crafting a sound that’s a perfect tonic through troubled times

Westside Cowboy’s fun-loving indie rock comes straight from the heart
Since bagging a dream slot at Glastonbury, the Manchester four-piece have asserted themselves as one of the UK’s most exciting forces by sticking to a simple formula

Maruja’s sprawling jazz-punk offers solidarity in the face of disorder
Fuelled by a desire to bring people together, the Manchester band’s music and live shows provide respite from and resistance to the world’s horrors

Knebworth and beyond: 11 epic Oasis shows that went down in history
Before the Oasis reunion tour kicks off, NME turns back the clock and revisits the gigs that elevated the Gallagher brothers into living legends

Westside Cowboy tell us about winning Glastonbury’s Emerging Talent Competition 2025
The Manchester band won themselves a coveted slot on the Woodsies Stage at Worthy Farm this June

Greg Mendez: “It’s really cool to me that anybody believes in my music on that scale”
Following in the footsteps of Philadelphia's most celebrated cult heroes, Greg Mendez is finally having his own moment in the spotlight after nearly two decades in the underground scene

Blossoms: “The last thing we want to do is mimic what we’ve done before”
Frontman Tom Ogden discusses staying power, why the band are more playful than ever before five albums in and what Oasis means to them

Malice K – ‘Avanti’ review: a grungy, tender distillation of life’s grit and beauty
Unpicking personal themes of struggle and loss, the NYC-based songwriter draws on a turbulent chapter in his most open and thrilling work to date

Brigitte Calls Me Baby – ‘The Future Is Our Way Out’ review: fun, heartfelt retro revival
The Chicago five-piece explore themes of love, loss and existentialism on a debut album that seamlessly cherry-picks the best of bygone eras

Imogen and the Knife: soul-stirring ballads fueled by love and community spirit
The London-via-Newcastle songwriter discusses the revelation that shaped her game-changing new EP ‘Some Kind Of Love’

Meet JayaHadADream – the winner of the 2024 Glastonbury Emerging Talent Competition
“It’s one of the most memorable moments of my life”