To kick off our first NME Radio Roundup of the year, we take a look at the stunning tracks that are already setting the tone for 2023. Whether it’s the long awaited return of Skrillex (who’s teamed up with dance hero Fred again.. and UK MC Flowdan on ‘Rumble’), the new belter from Ice Spice, or the funky latest taste of SG Lewis’ upcoming record, the year has already offered up some killer tunes – which have been added to the NME Radio playlist this week.
Also new to NME Radio this week we’ve got the return of Everything But The Girl and a remix of Stormzy‘s ‘Hide & Seek’ by rising stars (and recent NME cover stars) FLO, as well as a choice cut from Taylor Swift’s 2022 record ‘Midnights’.
Check out the newest additions to NME Radio 1 and 2 below:
On the A List:
Skrillex, Fred again.. & Flowdan
‘Rumble’
Two years after releasing his last single ‘Don’t Go’ and featuring on Ty Dolla $ign’s ‘Ego Death’, electronic icon Skrillex has made his grand return. Teaming up with Fred again.. and Flowdan, ‘Rumble’ is an eclectic mix. Featuring elements of Skrillex’s dubstep excellence and Fred again..’s UK Garage and jungle stylings, and backed by Flowdan’s firm, ice-cold delivery, it’s a killer cut. If ‘Rumble’ is just a taste of what Skrillex’s teased double album could sound like, sign us up. – Surej Singh
Listen: Spotify | Apple Music
Taylor Swift
‘Lavender Haze’
The opening track of Swift’s 2022 record ‘Midnights’ (an album that clinched the 12th spot in ’s list of the is a pop gem. Fusing delicate vocals, ethereal R&B production and hip-hop beats – as well as dreamy backing vocals from Jack Antonoff and Zoë Kravitz – the powerhouse cut is a standout from pop superstar’s tenth studio album, and makes its way onto the NME Radio A list this week. –
