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NME meets joan in Manila to discuss their unlikely journey, which has seen them grow to become one of the most popular indie bands in Asia

The Forest Hill-born musician is candid and driven on 'Signal', one of the year's most quietly powerful records

With fans in Hayley Williams and Post Malone, the Santa Cruz rockers have blazed a defiant trail through West Coast hardcore

With an excellent new project and a host of Steve Lacy support slots to her name, the New Jersey artist is on the verge of lift-off

After breaking through with viral hit 'Honeypie', Jawny moved to LA where he is now forging his own idiosyncratic path

As she returns to Reykjavík, the Icelandic-Chinese artist reflects on her breakout year, which has seen her bring jazz to a new generation

De'Wayne discusses how touring with Willow sparked his thrilling new sound – and why he’s tired of questions about his authenticity

Breaking free of patriarchal oppression and violence, the Manchester band's debut is an essential punk listen

Grunge revivalists Enumclaw explain how overcoming adversity has shaped their fiercely competitive edge

Backed by introspective power-rock, Newquay-based musician Jacob Slater's debut solo album ‘Cub’ embraces growth, heartache and discomfort

Across the first instalment of their two-part debut album, the LA-based trio avoid pigeonholing with their sublime, exploratory soundscapes

Showing a joyful disregard for genre, the four-piece’s bold debut proves why they’re the funniest and frankest buzz band of the year