Lists
The NME 100: essential emerging artists for 2026
These artists have the potential to shape the future of music. If they’re on our radar – they should be on yours
The 25 best K-pop songs of 2025
From a chart-topping Netflix phenomenon to a well-deserved redemption story, 2025 was one for the books
The 20 best debut albums of 2025
These artists put out indelible introductory albums this year – don’t sleep on them
The 50 best albums of 2025
It’s time to celebrate your faves – and discover something new to love
The 20 best films of 2025
Please don’t watch them on TikTok in 25 parts
The 20 best TV shows of 2025
Guzzle down these bingeable box sets
The 20 best games of 2025
It’s been a bumper year
The 50 best songs of 2025
Gleeful genius, emotional reckoning and genre joyrides – this year had it all
The NME 100: essential emerging artists for 2025
These artists have the potential to shape the future of music. If they’re on our radar – they should be on yours
The 25 best K-pop songs of 2024
For a third year running, girl groups were the talk of the town, ruling both radio waves and headlines – as well as this list
The 10 best Korean dramas of 2024
From raunchy period pieces to heartwarming romcoms, here are the top K-dramas worth your screentime this year
The 20 best debut albums of 2024
Bold, creative statements by some of the brightest faces in new music today