Puah Ziwei
Ziwei is the Associate Commissioning Editor (Music) on NME, which he's been with since 2019, and was formerly a Staff Writer for the Gaming section prior. He also had a stint as a News Producer at CNA from 2022 to 2023.
Debbii Dawson – ‘Where Have All The Good Men Gone?’ EP review: dazzling pop for uncertain times
On her third project, the singer-songwriter looks beyond herself, pairing glittering retro-pop with sharp observations about capitalism, cults and life
No Na: the fiery R&B girl group bringing Indonesia to the world
Blending throwback R&B with their Southeast Asian roots, this talented quartet are showing the globe what these island girls are made of
RAYE – ‘This Music May Contain Hope’ review: showstopping musical maximalism at its grandest
The South Londoner’s second album can be a lot to take in, but her unrestrained, all-in approach is worth the journey
Jae Stephens shows love to pop legends on her ‘She’s Sooo Sellout’ playlist to accompany The Cover
The rising pop triple-threat has spotlighted tracks by Beyoncé, Janet Jackson, Kylie Minogue, PinkPantheress and more
Sunmi on ‘Heart Maid’: “After 19 years, this is where I need to redefine my music”
From topping charts as part of Wonder Girls to crafting K-pop classics like ‘Gashina’, Sunmi has done it all. Now, she’s checking off one long-awaited box with her first-ever full-length album ‘Heart Maid’, an LP that she’s “put all my heart and emotion into”
Hannah Jadagu on new album ‘Describe’: “There’s a lot of things in there that are felt but not heard”
After touring her debut album ‘Aperture’ and “playing the guitar every day”, the alt-pop artist found herself reaching for new tools to create with. That exploration comes to life on her second album, which sits between “the analogue and the modern”
Say Now soundtrack the ‘Ultimate Crash Out’ on new playlist to accompany The Cover
The breakout UK girl group have handpicked tracks by Doechii, Little Mix, RAYE, Rihanna and more
Sophia Stel curates ‘Songs To Get Stronger To’ playlist to accompany The Cover
The introspective alt-pop musician has spotlighted tracks by Rihanna, Adele, Cortisa Star and more
Pop connoisseur Eli is ready for the big leagues
On her debut album ‘Stage Girl’, the 24-year-old singer delivers a dazzling audition for pop superstardom, bringing with her a heightened sense of self-awareness and authenticity
Mariah Carey – ‘Here For It All’ review: carefree and occasionally brilliant
The elusive chanteuse returns with her first album in seven years, and even if her voice is no longer what it used to be, she’s still committed to the craft that she’s had so much influence over
Ena Mori wants you to ‘Get Into The Zone’ with her exclusive playlist to accompany The Cover
The Filipino-Japanese singer-songwriter has spotlighted tracks by Björk, FKA twigs, Kate Bush, the Cocteau Twins and more
Crushed share ‘Overnight Drive’ playlist to accompany The Cover
The alt-pop duo have curated a playlist that features songs by Julie Byrne, Electric Bowery, Massive Attack and more