The NME 100
The NME 100 of 2026 is here: Florence Road, After, Hearts2Hearts, Ledbyher and more on NME’s list of essential emerging artists to watch this year
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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 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 NME 100: essential emerging artists for 2023
Meet the NME 100, the essential new artists set to conquer 2023. Find your new favourite artist in our list
The NME 100: essential emerging artists for 2022
Meet the NME 100, the essential new artists set to take over 2022. Your new favourite artist is waiting...
Pa Salieu: “I’ve been cut from the system, but I will rise up like a phoenix”
The Coventry star is sitting pretty atop this year’s NME 100 list, and his journey to this point has been powered by determination and faith in his talents
The NME 100 Showcase: Watch live performances from Bad Boy Chiller Crew, Holly Humberstone and more
We invited the top talent from this year's NME 100 list to our virtual showcase
The NME 100: What happened to the rising stars next?
Billie Eilish, Arlo Parks, Dua Lipa and more all featured
“My earnings more than halved”: how are new artists breaking through the pandemic?
2020 was a lost year for so many emerging artists. Can new musicians still make it in 2021?
The NME 100: Essential emerging artists for 2021
The definitive annual list that shines a spotlight on emerging artists that should be on your radar in 2021
The NME 100: Essential new artists for 2020
Meet the NME 100, the essential new artists set to take over 2020 and the next decade. Your new favourite artist is waiting...
