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Kneecap share single ‘Fine Art’ and tell us how “it’s not very hard to piss people off”

The controversial Irish rap trio talk to NME about making headlines, making a movie with Michael Fassbender, SXSW, Palestine, the "fun and the craic" of their debut album, and their message for Texas governor Greg Abbott...

Nxdia is making Arabic alt-pop to heal their inner child

Having overcome years of bullying, the Cairo-born, Manchester-based artist now wants to "form a community" with their punky, peppy tunes

Blu DeTiger – ‘All I Ever Want Is Everything’ review: funky pop that absolutely slaps

New York City’s brightest bassist straps in for a rollercoaster of a debut album

Dylan John Thomas announces biggest UK and Ireland tour yet for winter 2024

The trek includes a huge arena homecoming show in Glasgow

Overpass live in Leeds: big-chorused indie magic

The Brummie rockers celebrate their recent debut EP with a charming performance

Tyla – ‘Tyla’ review: rhythmic amapiano star proves she’s no one-hit wonder

There are plenty of savvy, intriguing ideas on this self-titled debut that show off the South African artist's range

Logic1000 – ‘Mother’ review: powerful, life-affirming dancefloor heaters

Samantha Poulter's excellent debut embraces a myriad of influences, from UK funky to disco and '90s house

Kaleah Lee turns youthful uncertainty into indie-folk gold

The Vancouver-born artist gained the attention of her influences Taylor Swift and Bon Iver with her covers. Now, with a gorgeous debut EP ready to be unveiled, she’s using poetic songwriting to understand herself better

The view from SXSW 2024: a festival mired in confusion and controversy

In promoting a partnership with the US Army and defence contractors, the Austin event lost out on a slew of new talent while other acts rallied together at alternative events

Irish bands tell SXSW: “Sponsorship from defence contractors is an act we find reprehensible”

NME attended an event at the festival, where acts taking part in the boycott declared: "We as Irish people have a lot of solidarity with the people of Palestine as we share a history of occupation and oppression by colonialist countries"
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