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.
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The Smile – ‘Wall of Eyes’ review: a masterclass in pushing rock forward
The second album from Radiohead members Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood features some of their best work since 'In Rainbows'
Coachella 2024: the big talking points from this year’s line-up
Coachella's line-up poster has been released and features big comebacks, huge headliners and reunions
Kagami live in London: Ryuichi Sakamoto’s posthumous mixed-reality gig is achingly beautiful
The late Japanese composer continues to push the creative boundaries with a one-of-a-kind live installation
Logic1000: how motherhood and mental health inspired her “seismic” debut
The Australia-born, Berlin-based producer and DJ’s debut album ‘Mother’ is a result of personal breakthroughs. It’s a banging way to start 2024
Liam Gallagher & John Squire: Manchester icons collide on ‘Just Another Rainbow’
The first taste of the Oasis and Stone Roses members' new project is here – but is it any good?
The Kid Laroi – ‘The First Time’ review: rapper reflects on his rapid rise
The Australian-born artist's debut shows glimpses of greatness, but goes too heavy on the heartbreak.
Kevin Abstract – ‘Blanket’ review: Brockhampton member goes for grunge
On Kevin Abstract's first solo album since Brockhampton's split, he channels lo-fi guitars on this largely intriguing effort
Black Pumas – ‘Chronicles of a Diamond’ review: how 21st century soul should sound
Black Pumas: “The world doesn’t stop for one achievement. Life keeps moving”
A hit viral song and multiple Grammy nominations have set the Austin, Texas band on a path to stardom. Frontman Eric Burton reflects on the journey and their new album which prioritises an honest performance than chasing clout
Boygenius – ‘The Rest’ EP: a magical coda to their mega year
Following the success of their huge debut album 'The Record', this four-track EP rounds out 2023 in fine style
Parcels on their club-tastic new live album: “I didn’t want to stop playing!”
The Berlin-based band’s ‘Live Vol.2’ sees them embrace bigger beats and up the pace in this nod to the city’s enviable electronic scene
Ed Sheeran – ‘Autumn Variations’ review: a pumpkin-spiced snoozer
Four months after the soul-baring ‘Subtract’, Ed Sheeran returns with a cloying, seasonal-themed endeavour