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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Mae Muller – ‘Sorry I’m Late’ review: a missed opportunity to level up
The Eurovision entrant's 17 track-long debut is fun and lively in places, but doesn’t hang together convincingly
Listen to Model/Actriz’s eclectic playlist to accompany The Cover
Featuring tracks from Kylie Minogue, Show Me The Body, Taylor Swift and more
New Bangers: NewDad – ‘Angel’
The Galway band return with an immersive new single ahead of their forthcoming debut album 'Madra'
A seaside adventure with Dumb Buoys Fishing Club, alt-pop’s new dynamic duo
Dan Bartlett and Havelock Hudson take NME on a fishing trip and discuss their thrilling debut album 'Wrecked'
English Teacher: a vital voice from the heart of UK guitar music
The Leeds band have swiftly become one of the most promising new British prospects of the last few years, with songs that find humour and relief in the strange world around us
Olivia Rodrigo – ‘Guts’ review: pop sensation secures her place as a generational talent
The 20-year-old's self-assured second album documents her hopes, fears and trauma with thrilling emotional candour
Nieve Ella – ‘Lifetime Of Wanting’ EP review: a leader in the next generation of indie
The West Midlands musician's songs of youthful recklessness and resolution are perfect for fans of Boygenius
Check out Laufey’s jazz-focused playlist to accompany The Cover
The exclusive playlist features Wasia Project, Chet Baker, Ella Fitzgerald and more
Steve Lacy at Reading Festival: guitar maestro enters his imperial phase
The Compton-born artist's sunset show is a seriously saucy – and excellent – finale to the weekend
Baby Queen talks the impact of The 1975’s debut album at Reading Festival 2023
"I discovered this album and it altered my taste permanently," said the South African-raised artist of the 2013 LP
The 1975 at Reading Festival: a slick, safe, nostalgic tour through a beloved debut
The enduring brilliance of hits such as 'Chocolate' and 'Heart Out' shine in a set that spans the band's decade-long career
Ashnikko discusses their “beautiful” friendship with Ethel Cain at Reading Festival 2023
"She is a once-in-a-generation type of artist," Ashnikko said of their close collaborator