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• NEW Sasami: “It felt edgy to do something that’s cringy to me” | NME | March 7, 2025, midnight
On the heels of her nu-metal-inspired second album, Sasami has pulled her next big risk: becoming a main pop girl. ... Sasami’s new album ‘Blood On The Silver Screen’ is out March 7 via ...

• The 1975 share 'Still... At Their Very Best' live album from Manchester show, announce vinyl edition  | NME | March 7, 2025, 1:19 p.m.
The 1975 have shared a 'Still... At Their Very Best' live album from a show in Manchester, and announced that a vinyl edition is on the way.

• The Lathums vs Doves: just 500 units in battle for this week's UK ... | NME | March 3, 2025, 6 p.m.
The two bands are in an intense battle for the top spot with less than 500 chart units between Doves and The Lathums in the race for the Number One album (per Official Charts).

• Hope Tala – ‘Hope Handwritten’ review: an ode to your twenties | NME | Feb. 28, 2025, 8:30 a.m.
The run time might seem a tad lengthy to some, but it would prove hard to tire from a voice as listenable as Tala’s. ‘Hope Handwritten’ is an album for going through the growing pains of ...

• The Lathums bring forward release of new album 'Matter Does Not Define' | NME | Feb. 17, 2025, midnight
The Lathums have brought forward the release of their new album ‘Matter Does Not Define’. READ MORE: The Lathums: “We’re going to take over the world together — we have to be as tight...

• Easington Colliery Brass Band kept their contribution to Sam Fender’s 'People Watching' secret for over two years | NME | March 9, 2025, 11:39 a.m.
Easington Colliery Brass Band kept their contribution to Sam Fender’s latest album 'People Watching' for over two years

• Lisa – 'Alter Ego' review: a flashy debut in search of deeper identity | NME | Feb. 28, 2025, 5 a.m.
BLACKPINK's scene-stealer Lisa delivers excess, but not much substance on her debut solo album 'Alter Ego' – read the NME review here:

• Doves play with religion on buoyant single ‘Saint Theresa ... | NME | Feb. 10, 2025, midnight
All three tracks are set to feature on the band’s forthcoming sixth studio album ‘Constellations Of The Lonely’ which is now set for release on February 28 via EMI North and is available for...

• Listen to Doves' new single 'A Drop In The Ocean' | NME | Feb. 27, 2025, 7:49 a.m.
Doves have shared a new single titled ‘A Drop In The Ocean’ – you can listen to it below. The track serves as the final preview of the band’s sixth studio album ‘Constellations For The...

• Here's every song on the 'Bridget Jones 4' soundtrack | NME | Feb. 12, 2025, midnight
Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy hits UK cinemas on Thursday (February 13), but what songs are included in the film? Check out the full list below. The fourth instalment in the Bridget...

• The Murder Capital – ‘Blindness’ review: in pursuit of urgency | NME | Feb. 21, 2025, 9 a.m.
On ‘Blindness’, The Murder Capital aim to purge the inertia behind their previous record, ‘Gigi’s Recovery’, but occasionally fall short.

• G-Dragon – ‘Übermensch’ review: the king of K-pop returns triumphant | NME | Feb. 26, 2025, 9 a.m.
On ‘Übermensch’, his first full-length album in 12 years, BIGBANG's G-Dragon re-asserts his position as one of K-pop’s greatest stars.

• Rizzle Kicks – ‘Competiton Is For Losers’ review: a welcome return | NME | Feb. 14, 2025, midnight
‘Competition Is For Losers’, their third album and first in nine years, is no different. This time around, they blend their playful irreverence with a sharpened introspective edge, offering a...

• Watch Sam Fender perform and give shout out to Newcastle and North Shields at the BRIT Awards 2025 | NME | March 2, 2025, 10:35 a.m.
Watch Sam Fender perform and give shout out to Newcastle and North Shields as he wins Best Alternative/Rock act at the BRIT Awards 2025

• Sam Fender's 'People Watching' earns biggest UK opening week for British act since Harry Styles' 'Harry's House' | NME | Feb. 28, 2025, 6 p.m.
Sam Fender's new album 'People Watching' has earned the biggest UK opening week for a British act since Harry Styles in 2022.

• Nao – ‘Jupiter’ review: a gorgeous voyage into the light | NME | Feb. 21, 2025, midnight
Contentment surrounds Nao’s fourth album, ‘Jupiter’, aptly named after the planet of growth and joy. The record captures the angel-voiced singer returning to centre after a period of tumult ...

• Sam Fender currently outselling the rest of the UK Top 10 combined as 'People Watching' heads for Number One | NME | Feb. 24, 2025, 6 p.m.
Sam Fender's new album 'People Watching' is heading towards the Number One spot and it has currently outsold the rest of the UK top 10 combined.

• Sam Fender continues to tease another new album, says he's "desperate" to make a punk album | NME | Feb. 24, 2025, 12:39 p.m.
Sam Fender has continued to tease another new album, saying that he is “desperate” to lean into more of a punk-inspired sound going forward.

• Saya Gray shares some of her inspirations in exclusive playlist to accompany The Cover | NME | Feb. 24, 2025, 9:30 a.m.
Saya Gray has curated an eclectic mix, including Bon Iver, Brandy, Fall Out, Lady Leshurr, and more, in the playlist for her NME Cover story

• Tate McRae says comparisons to Britney Spears are "flattering and scary" | NME | Feb. 23, 2025, 10:46 a.m.
Tate McRae says comparisons to Britney Spears are "flattering and scary": "It’s like comparing someone to Michael Jackson"

• Horsegirl – ‘Phonetics On And On’ review | NME | Feb. 13, 2025, 10 a.m.
On their second album, the Chicago band strip back the layers – sonically and lyrically – as they continue to discover their own sound and voice For this record, Horsegirl took inspiration ...

• The Wombats recall being chased by gangsters in Rio after “argument” | NME | Feb. 19, 2025, 8:49 a.m.
The Wombats have recalled the time they were chased by gangsters in Rio while out on tour, saying that "someone said the wrong thing".

• Manic Street Preachers ahead of Sabrina Carpenter in race for this week's UK Number One album  | NME | Feb. 18, 2025, 1:01 p.m.
Manic Street Preachers have moved ahead of Sabrina Carpenter in the race for the UK Number One album this week.

• Mereba is making music to heal us all: “There’s a natural tenderness in me” | NME | Feb. 11, 2025, 9 a.m.
With her forthcoming second album, ‘The Breeze Grew A Fire’, Mereba luxuriates fully in the soothing sides of her artistry, crafting a glowing sonic world around healing and maternal love....

• Manic Street Preachers on their song about Morrissey, ‘Critical ... | NME | Feb. 14, 2025, midnight
Manic Street Preachers on the meaning of ‘Dear Stephen’ (inspired by Morrissey), new album ‘Critical Thinking’, 30 years without Richey Edwards, and what's next.

• Manic Street Preachers – 'Critical Thinking' review | NME | Feb. 12, 2025, 10:51 a.m.
The opening title track of Manic Street Preachers’ 15th album ‘Critical Thinking’ finds the motor-mouthed, sabre-rattling bassist and lyricist Wire aghast and rudderless in a fractured world.

• Manic Street Preachers’ new album ‘Critical Thinking ... | NME | Jan. 28, 2025, midnight
Manic Street Preachers ‘ new album ‘Critical Thinking’ appears to have delayed its release. The upcoming record, originally meant to be released on January 31, is now being shown to be...

• Watch Bad Bunny's emotional reaction to 'Debí Tirar Más Fotos' trend on TikTok | NME | Jan. 9, 2025, 5:46 a.m.
Bad Bunny has shared his wholesome reaction to the 'Debí Tirar Más Fotos' trend that has gone viral on TikTok – watch his reaction here.

• Bad Bunny – 'Debí Tirar Más Fotos' review: ode to homeland is a new high for the Puerto Rican star | NME | Jan. 8, 2025, 8 a.m.
After going global, Bad Bunny returns to his roots and reclaims his reggaeton throne on 'Debí Tirar Más Fotos', his most daring LP yet.

• Kendrick Lamar might release a deluxe version of 'GNX' soon | NME | Nov. 29, 2024, 3:12 p.m.
According to Lefty Gunplay, Kendrick Lamar is gearing up to release a deluxe version of his sixth album, 'GNX'.

• Watch Michael Kiwanuka's trippy 'One And Only' music video, directed by Barack Obama's daughter Malia | NME | Nov. 28, 2024, 3:57 a.m.
Michael Kiwanuka has shared a trippy new music video for 'One And Only', directed by Barack Obama's eldest daughter Malia.

• Michael Kiwanuka – 'Small Changes' review: a homely, life-affirming listen | NME | Nov. 22, 2024, 9 a.m.
Michael Kiwanuka's fourth album 'Small Changes' smothers you in a warm blanket of heartfelt soul music - read the NME review here

• Michael Kiwanuka: "There is money being made in live music – it needs someone to give back out to the people" | NME | Nov. 20, 2024, 1:34 p.m.
Michael Kiwanuka talks new album ‘Small Changes’, following up a Mercury Prize win, representation for Black artists in rock, and how to save live music