Sophie Williams
As Associate Commissioning Editor (New Music), Sophie Williams leads the editorial output of NME's Radar section. She has interviewed a wealth of artists for NME, including Arctic Monkeys, Fontaines D.C. and Bring Me The Horizon. Her previous bylines include The Guardian, Guitar.com, DIY and The Forty-Five.
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Irish bands tell SXSW: “Sponsorship from defence contractors is an act we find reprehensible”
NME attended an event at the festival, where acts taking part in the boycott declared: "We as Irish people have a lot of solidarity with the people of Palestine as we share a history of occupation and oppression by colonialist countries"
Kacey Musgraves – ‘Deeper Well’ review: navigating new beginnings leads to mixed results
On her sixth album, the country crossover star tries to move on – but has to work through musical and lyrical missteps on the way
Friko live in Austin: bright buzz band swing for the big time
The Chicago duo bring dissonant anthems to the Texan capital
Laufey on winning her first Grammy: “There is no way to prepare. It was really amazing”
The jazz-pop superstar discusses everything from her “crazy” Grammys night and the feast that followed, to her ambitious vision for the future
10 essential new acts you need to see at SXSW 2024
SXSW is upon us once again! Here are some fantastic new names to add to your itinerary
Fred Roberts is finally ready to claim his spotlight
The 21-year-old's tenacity can be heard in his softly yearning pop songs: hard-won lessons on love and success from an adored new star
Laufey live in London: sublime jazz-pop leaves young fans bewitched
The Icelandic-Chinese artist's warm, woozy songs reveal a brilliant songwriter who deserves to be recognised on a mainstream level
Declan McKenna on the journey to his joy-filled third album: “The whole process has been empowering”
The songwriter and multi-instrumentalist discuss his surprise ABBA cover and how a trip to the West Coast rekindled his love for making music
The Last Dinner Party – ‘Prelude To Ecstasy’ review: flamboyant, fun and totally distinct
This highly-anticipated debut album shines when it indulges in its thrilling expressions of intimacy, desire and regret
Courting – ‘New Last Name’ review: taking rock to new extremes
The production on the Liverpool band's second LP is perpetually in motion: both ambitious and scattershot at once
Future Islands – ‘People Who Aren’t There Anymore’ review: sedate rather than soul-stirring
The Baltimore band offer more of the soaring synth-pop they made their name on – but the songs can merge into one
The brave new world of Lime Garden
NME meets the lively indie four-piece in Reykjavík as they embark on a big, fresh chapter as a band