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Bdrmm on downing guitars for their euphoric second album: “It was a case of going all in”
The Hull four-piece discuss staying true to an independent path, finding inner confidence and driving their shoegaze sound forward into immersive electronica

How DIY live videos are taking your new favourite band to the world
Picture Parlour, Mary In The Junkyard, Fat Dog and more discuss how the growing trend of DIY live videos has helped kickstart their careers

Courteeners celebrate 15 years of ‘St. Jude’ at epic Heaton Park homecoming: “It means the world”
Check out the footage, setlist, photos and thoughts of frontman Liam Fray as the Manchester heroes return to celebrate their debut album

N’famady Kouyaté on winning Glastonbury’s Emerging Talent Competition: “I feel like I’m dreaming”
The Cardiff-based artist and Emily Eavis speak to NME after nine artists battled it out for a place at Worthy Farm next month

KhakiKid: the Dublin upstart expanding the sound of Irish rap
The 22-year-old is ready to let the rest of the world in on his richly emotive storytelling, which details growing pains and identity issues

Saint Levant: trilingual rapper leading a global movement for Arabic music
Get to know one of pop's most influential new artists, whose music is powered by an intrinsic sense of community

Cowboyy: South Coast shredders penning a bold new chapter in UK guitar music
The four-piece discuss their love of "big stupid guitar solos" and winning new fans through their memorable live shows

Jawny – ‘It’s Never Fair, Always True’ review: new levels of bedroom-pop gold
On his debut album, the LA-based star opens up in new ways, and absorbs elements of funk and heavy alt-rock

Jawny: lively alt-pop star building his own world in the city of dreams
After breaking through with viral hit 'Honeypie', Jawny moved to LA where he is now forging his own idiosyncratic path

Enumclaw: Seattle rockers with the swagger and self-confidence of peak Britpop
Grunge revivalists Enumclaw explain how overcoming adversity has shaped their fiercely competitive edge

Courting – ‘Guitar Music’ review: a raucously fun debut that serves all the aces
By laying waste to the conventions of indie music, the Liverpool band have arrived with one of the most rewarding debut albums of the year

The Amazons – ‘How Will I Know If Heaven Will Find Me?’ review: stadium-ready anthems
Album three should seal the band's status as a British festival fixture