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David Jonsson: “I think I’m just a bit weird and strange”

The rising British star talks new film 'Rye Lane', resisting fame and his bright future

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Depeche Mode – ‘Memento Mori’ review: their best work this century

Songer: a fearless new voice from UK rap’s underground scene

‘John Wick: Chapter 4’ review: an all-action blockbuster that truly gives its all

Brenda Romero is never going to stop making games

Chloe Moriondo reveals their ‘Stardew Valley’ super-fandom in ‘Playback’

Coldplay’s Chris Martin eats only one meal a day because of Bruce Springsteen

Keanu Reeves’ fans react to “utter cringe” interview with Roman Kemp

Eric Clapton, Nick Mason and more sign petition for Roger Waters’ gig ban to be reversed

John Robb on his massive new goth book: “It’s simple: no Bowie, no scene”

‘The Glory’ is Netflix’s most-watched programme for a second week in a row

‘Escape From Tarkov’ makes working with Fence far more profitable

ALBUM REVIEWS

Depeche Mode – ‘Memento Mori’ review: their best work this century

Fall Out Boy – ‘So Much (For) Stardust’ review: an audacious return from theatrical rockers

Black Country, New Road – ‘Live At Bush Hall’ review: a marvellous return from one of our greatest bands

Lana Del Rey – ‘Did you know that there’s a tunnel under Ocean Blvd’ review: masterful, still

FEATURES

Lana Del Rey’s 10 greatest collaborations – ever!

Bose x NME present C23 Live at SXSW in glorious pictures

Penn Badgley on the future of ‘You’: “We need a satisfying ending”

FIFA vs EA in the video games race is a worrying journey into the unknown

Taylor Swift’s ‘Eras’ tour kick off: top five moments from the star’s transcendent performance

The best PS5 games to play in 2023

GIG REVIEWS

Nick Hakim live in London: an intoxicating evening with a cult star

Lizzo live in London: a Glastonbury headline slot-worthy spectacle

Taylor Swift’s ‘Eras’ tour kick off: top five moments from the star’s transcendent performance

Blondshell live at SXSW: LA rocker brings dive bar energy to the Convention Center

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS

Kai talks NME through his ‘Firsts’

John Robb on his massive new goth book: “It’s simple: no Bowie, no scene”

David Jonsson: “I think I’m just a bit weird and strange”

Ben Gibbard on landmark 20th anniversaries for Death Cab and The Postal Service

Songer: a fearless new voice from UK rap’s underground scene

Spoon announce one-off London show and talk touring with The Black Keys

THE BIG READ

Paramore: “I hope no young female experiences the shit that I did”

PinkPantheress: “I don’t care about the beats, I care about the pen”

NewJeans: “We want to show the industry that music shouldn’t be divided by language”

Ruel: “I don’t set myself goals ever. I just do everything when it comes and feels right”

MORE NEWS

‘Peaky Blinders’ “spiritual successor” ‘Dope Girls’ coming to the BBC

Mark Strong punched Adam Sandler in the face on set of ‘Murder Mystery 2’

New Pinterest report predicts “rave culture and fashion” will trend in 2023

‘Yellowjackets’ showrunners say Tony Soprano inspired season two

James Corden jokes that Donald Trump is “guilty as sin” amid arrest claims

MEO Kalorama 2023: Aphex Twin, Yeah Yeah Yeahs and Slowthai lead new names on line-up

‘Everything Everywhere’ directors respond to criticism for joining Star Wars series

Lotus drummer Chuck Morris and his son feared dead after kayaking trip

RADAR - NEW MUSIC

Songer: a fearless new voice from UK rap’s underground scene

The radical evolution of Ezra Williams

Step inside the weird and wonderful world of Water From Your Eyes

Atlanta’s Bktherula is letting go and levelling up

FILM & TV NEWS

‘Peaky Blinders’ creator Steven Knight to write new ‘Star Wars’ movie

Charlie Cox seen in first behind the scene photos from ‘Daredevil: Born Again’

‘Peaky Blinders’ “spiritual successor” ‘Dope Girls’ coming to the BBC

Mark Strong punched Adam Sandler in the face on set of ‘Murder Mystery 2’

‘Yellowjackets’ showrunners say Tony Soprano inspired season two

James Corden jokes that Donald Trump is “guilty as sin” amid arrest claims

‘Everything Everywhere’ directors respond to criticism for joining Star Wars series

Sofia Coppola’s daughter goes viral with TikTok clip

FILM & TV REVIEWS

‘Yellowjackets’ season two review: a terrific yet traumatic return to the wild

‘A Good Person’ review: even Florence Pugh and Morgan Freeman can’t save this misfiring drama

‘John Wick: Chapter 4’ review: an all-action blockbuster that truly gives its all

‘Ted Lasso’ season three review: old pals face off in football comedy’s winning return

GAMING NEWS

‘Redfall’ studio is working to fix controversial always-online requirement

‘Diablo 4’ fans claim a cutscene is breaking their graphics cards

‘Fortnite’ sets aside 40 per cent of Item Shop revenue to pay creators

‘Elden Ring’ gets a gorgeous makeover with Ray Tracing update

‘Counter-Strike 2’ won’t take away your ‘CS:GO’ skins

Here’s your first look at Valve’s iconic Dust 2 map in ‘Counter-Strike 2’