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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Lola Young – ‘My Mind Wanders And Sometimes Leaves Completely’ review: utterly compelling
On her first extended project, the 22-year-old's intensely introspective songs reveal a new emotional range
Why Arctic Monkeys’ upcoming stadium tour marks a new golden age for the band
Next week Arctic Monkeys kick off their first ever stadium tour in the UK and Ireland. The timing couldn't be more perfect
Picture Parlour live at The Great Escape: gasp-inducing rock’n’roll thrills
Led by Katherine Parlour's astonishing voice, the four-piece command rapt attention from a feverish festival crowd
Lana Lubany live at The Great Escape: behold a future pop superstar at work
The Palestinian-American artist's debut appearance at the Brighton festival signals the arrival of a formidable new talent
Rachel Chinouriri live in London: the making of a true indie star
After struggling with her early success, the songwriter glows with energy and hard-won joy as she introduces fans to a new era
Jessie Ware: “I think I finally know the artist I’m meant to be”
The London artist on her new album 'That! Feels Good!', the evolution of her live shows and the time she turned down the opportunity to support Prince
The Last Dinner Party live in London: do believe the hype
A week on from the release of their blockbuster debut single, the five-piece justify their status as pop's hottest new band
Matt Maltese – ‘Driving Just To Drive’ review: an ode to the power of everyday beauty
Following a surprise TikTok hit, the British-Canadian artist returns with a self-aware album that seeks to honour the magic of life’s little moments
Jessie Ware – ‘That! Feels Good!’ review: a true, forward-facing pop visionary
Ware’s best album of her career is a transformative experience, an outlandishly good record that allows her to let loose
Do Nothing announce debut album, share lead single ‘Amoeba’
The Nottingham band will tour 'Snake Sideways' across the UK and Ireland this autumn
How Leith Ross became Gen Z’s new favourite indie songwriter
The Canadian artist's breathtakingly candid lyrics exemplify why they've become a voice for their generation
Sarah Kinsley returns with buoyant new single ‘Oh No Darling!’
"The track is enlivened by ambiguity: the impulse to leave, to run, to shut the door on childhood"