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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Green Man Festival 2023: still an understated triumph of the festival season
Beyond awe-inspiring sets from Self Esteem and Devo, there's buried treasure from Fat Dog, Bricknasty and Butch Kassidy further down the bill
Emmeline’s beautiful, blistering spoken-word is a love letter to south east London
The 23-year-old explains how a move from acting to music opened up a whole new world: “I thought being a musician was like being an astronaut – it only happens to a rare few”
Genesis Owusu – ‘Struggler’ review: an artist at the top of his game
Across 11 tracks, Owusu’s stylistic choices are both unexpected and impressive, visiting all corners of his eclectic taste
New Bangers: Lifesize Teddy – ‘Hypnotic’
Renao creates pop music that’s as vibrant as the story behind it
Inspired by Omar Apollo and Dijon, the Bangalore-born musician maintains a DIY mindset to craft a sound both familiar and fresh
New Bangers: No Guidnce – ‘Let It Rain’
The four-piece's new single provides compelling evidence that they are fast becoming a defining vocal group of the moment
New Bangers: Dumb Buoys Fishing Club – ‘Fortune Teller’
Get to know the beat-making duo bringing a sense of young, dumb fun to a festival near you
Anne-Marie – ‘Unhealthy’ review: reflective pop proves tricky to pull off
By leaning into well-worn current trends and repetitive lyrical themes, the singer misses the mark on her third LP
Georgia – ‘Euphoric’ review: hits and misses from London dance-pop producer
Swapping dancefloor bombast for understated melodies, the musician's third LP is a mixed bag of soft, colourful pop
Listen to Bellah’s British R&B-focused playlist to accompany The Cover
Featuring FLO, Jvck James, No Guidnce and more
Paris Texas – ‘Mid Air’ review: thrilling debut from rap’s most intriguing duo
The elusive underdogs of the contemporary West Coast rap scene finally release their debut album – and it's a riot
Robbie Williams live at Mad Cool 2023: still the ultimate showman
Headlining the first night of the Madrid festival, Williams brings melodrama and self-effacing humour to his back catalogue of hits