NME Radar
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THE NONE talk tackling “growing up skint” on new single ‘At Hope’ and life after Bloc Party
Kai Whyte and bassist Gordon Moakes tell us about tackling inequality, the mood in Birmingham right now, Kneecap's freedom of expression, and Bloc Party's recent Ivor Novellos win

Maruja tell us about their epic single ‘Look Down On Us’ and debut album ‘Pain To Power’
As they look forward to a huge year and 2025 world tour, the Manchester jazz-punks tell us about standing up against oligarchs and war lords, and how "as much as we need to be angry and frustrated, we need to utilise that for collective action"

Sailorr – ‘From Florida’s Finest’ review: a pop-ified debut that overshares with style
Jacksonville’s rising star proves she’s more than viral gold with a playful, heartfelt and sharply written debut

f5ve’s J-pop crosses cheeky chaos with empowering authenticity
With their frenetic, genre-blurring debut, the Japanese girl group are advancing a creative vision that’s as bold as it is inclusive