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On ‘The Afterparty’, Lykke Li is sticking two fingers up to traditional pop trajectories
Having recently turned 40, the Swedish star is celebrating with an iconoclastic new outlook that writes its own rulebook on 'The Afterparty'
Post-hardcore crew Static Dress are crafting a consummate creative world
Bandleader Olli Appleyard on how the Leeds quartet fight the fast fashion of the music industry with multimedia escapism and unflinching dedication to the art form
The Ordinary Boys’ Preston: “I’m ordained as a voodoo priest!”
In Does Rock ‘N’ Roll Kill Braincells?!, we quiz an artist on their own career to see how much they can remember. This week: The Ordinary Boys' Preston
Kneecap on ‘Fenian’ and fighting back: “We understand that religious divide serves absolutely nobody”
As the controversial Belfast trio release their bold and ballsy second album, they tell NME about the 'carnival of distraction' of their terror trial, reclaiming their identity, and Ireland's increased "collective self-esteem"
Inside Lana Del Rey’s era-defining James Bond theme song ‘First Light’
Longtime 007 composer David Arnold talks us through their cinematic collab
Richard Gadd survived ‘Baby Reindeer’ – but can he endure his own success?
As the Emmy-winning writer drops new series ‘Half Man’, NME finds TV’s master of dark drama in a self-reflective mood
How Sean Ono Lennon helped bring his parents’ greatest gig back to life
Two legendary concerts are lovingly restored in 'Power To The People: John & Yoko Live in NYC'
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
Flow: the multinational, multi-genre sisterhood dubbed the ‘Spice Girls of the Amazon’
The mission-driven collective aim to lift up stories of how climate change and health is affecting women and water worldwide. With an album due later this year, NME follows them to Brazil to learn more about their music and message
Yves’ new chapter: a K-pop star’s quiet rebellion
Fuelled by her past in girl group LOONA, Yves is now her own artist, effortlessly adventuring through electronic, indie and alt-pop
Soundtrack Of My Life: Rita Wilson
Musician, actor, film producer and viral hip-hop legend
How the ‘Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’ soundtrack became a breakout smash hit
A year after the fantasy adventure game first launched, composer Lorien Testard reflects on its stunning popularity