Thomas Smith
Thomas Smith is NME's Commissioning Editor (Music) and joined the team in 2015. In that time he has interviewed artists such as Billie Eilish, Coldplay, Vampire Weekend, The Killers and more.
Every Coachella line-up poster since 1999
Look back at the festival's lineup history by the medium of their legendary posters
The Killers live in London: dazzling deep cuts and a surprise Erasure appearance
The Rebel Diamonds tour rolls into London for a six-night residency with a varied setlist and special guest in Erasure’s Andy Bell
Inside the tribute album to Talking Heads’ ‘Stop Making Sense’: “The music is just so striking”
The A24-produced tribute stars Lorde, Paramore and The National covering songs from the iconic soundtrack
Billie Eilish – ‘Hit Me Hard and Soft’ review: bold, brilliant and somewhat brighter
On the US star's third album, there are upbeat bangers and a clear vision established for her artistry in the years to come
Olivia Rodrigo live in London: quite possibly 2024’s most fun tour
The 'Guts' tour rolls into the UK with a show so exciting, you’d be sick to your stomach to have missed it
Dua Lipa – ‘Radical Optimism’ review: summery but slight psych-pop
The superstar’s third album, produced with Tame Impala and Danny L Harle, chases hedonistic and carefree vibes – yet the results are mixed
Bullion – ‘Affection’ review: alt-pop that deserves to be heard by the masses
Justice – ‘Hyperdrama’ review: a blockbuster return from dominant dance duo
The French duo’s first record in eight years – which stars Tame Impala and Thundercat – features their best songs since their 2007 debut
Lucy Rose – ‘This Ain’t The Way You Go Out’ review: a roaring comeback
Khruangbin – ‘A La Sala’ review: a stripped-back but still potent sound
Caity Baser: “I’m not going to censor myself for people that don’t like me”
As she’s nominated for a BRIT, releasing her ‘Still Learning’ mixtape and heading on a nationwide tour, Baser explains why she wants to remain a bold new voice in British pop
