Spencer Hughes
Spencer Hughes is a freelance writer specialising in indie, punk and folk music. He has contributed to NME since 2019, with bylines also appearing in the Guardian, Pitchfork, Billboard, NPR, Stereogum, Bandcamp and more.
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MJ Lenderman – ‘Manning Fireworks’ review: literary magic from Americana’s golden boy
On his fourth solo album, the Wednesday guitarist develops his voice with scathing character sketches and empathetic notes on loneliness
Wisp: the DIY-minded star who wants to make shoegaze fans proud
19-year-old Natalie Lu discusses what it means to be part of a wave of young artists revitalising a much-loved genre
Touring Luxembourg with Francis of Delirium, the indie star making big waves in a tiny country
She's already opened for Kings of Leon and The 1975 – now Francis of Delirium is putting Luxembourg on the map
Waxahatchee – ‘Tigers Blood’ review: Americana stalwart at the top of her game
On her sixth album, Katie Crutchfield keeps things intimate, letting her songwriting and performances soar
Mannequin Pussy: “In some scenes there are expectations for bands to act and sound a certain way. We’ve always shunned that”
Ericdoa finds freedom in his mind-bending musical universe
For the 21-year-old, building a community offline is just as important as being one of the most beloved young popstars on the internet
Marika Hackman – ‘Big Sigh’ review: a defining moment for one of our most intriguing songwriters
The London singer-songwriter is still spilling her guts after the party’s over on her darkest and heaviest album ye
Mitski – ‘The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We’ review: masterful, as ever
The US artist's second post-hiatus record does away with the glossy sheen and favours hushed intimacy.
The Armed – ‘Perfect Saviors’ review: a complex and forward-thinking sonic shift
With their fourth album, the Detroit hardcore oddballs unveil themselves by making a bold shift in sound
Fran Lobo – ‘Burning, It Feels Like’ review: bold, passionate ballads from a fantastic lyricist
The London singer-songwriter's debut album offers devastatingly sharp takes on growth, selfhood and unrequited love
Snõõper: the devotedly silly band reminding punks how to have fun
The Nashville rockers tell us how papier-mâché, puppets and “committing to the bit” have made them punk’s buzziest up-and-comers
Feeble Little Horse – ‘Girl With Fish’ review: Pittsburgh rockers get experimental
Songwriter Lydia Slocum details her restless thoughts through slacker-noise tunes that are both fierce and vulnerable