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Hak Baker and the power of his electrifying protest music

The "G-Folk" wordsmith discusses his long-awaited debut album, societal injustice and gentrification in east London

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‘The Flash’ review: sparky superhero goes solo in electric origin story

Live Through This: Blondshell’s fearless debut is one of 2023’s finest

Janelle Monáe – ‘The Age Of Pleasure’ review: an unabashedly sexy sonic voyage

‘Blasphemous 2’ preview: a viciously vibrant soulslike

Kelvin Harrison Jr. on breaking bones for ‘Chevalier’: “I lay there in shock”

‘Charmed’ star Shannen Doherty says breast cancer has spread to her brain

Primal Scream keyboardist Martin Duffy inquest hears he died after “having to sign on to benefits to get by”

‘Manifest’ finally explains why the passengers on Flight 828 disappeared

Watch the first trailer for BTS Universe K-drama ‘Youth’

ENHYPEN announce US dates for 2023 ‘Fate’ world tour

‘Marvel’s Spider-Man 2’ finally has a release date

ALBUM REVIEWS

Janelle Monáe – ‘The Age Of Pleasure’ review: an unabashedly sexy sonic voyage

Jenny Lewis – ‘Joy’All’ review: one of pop’s foremost storytellers

Squid – ‘O Monolith’ review: a monument to daring artistic growth

King Krule – ‘Space Heavy’ review: nomadic dispatches from a generational artist

FEATURES

Noel Gallagher: “The world is a beautiful place – it’s just inhabited by c**ts”

Pilfering passion from Tina Turner: How the Queen of Rock’n’Roll taught me to thrive

Why Arctic Monkeys’ upcoming stadium tour marks a new golden age for the band

There’s never been a better time to be a ‘Warhammer’ fan

Melissa Barrera: “As a Latino, most of the opportunities are to play immigrants”

Musical fans talk “influential” ‘Diablo’ series

GIG REVIEWS

Muse live in The Hague: a ferocious and compulsive rock show for the masses

Primavera Sound Barcelona 2023 review: a comeback worth shouting about

Burna Boy live in London: the Afrobeats juggernaut’s moment of history

Mighty Hoopla 2023 review: a joyful celebration of all things pop

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS

Does Rock ‘N’ Roll Kill Braincells?! – Warpaint

MAN WITH A MISSION outline a hopeful mission: “We really focused on what the power of music can do”

Hak Baker and the power of his electrifying protest music

Harry Hill on being a “6 Music dad” and if ‘TV Burp’ could return

Kelvin Harrison Jr. on breaking bones for ‘Chevalier’: “I lay there in shock”

No Guidnce have the potential to become British R&B icons

THE COVER

Listen to Blondshell’s beach-themed playlist to accompany The Cover

Live Through This: Blondshell’s fearless debut is one of 2023’s finest

Listen to d4vd’s tour-themed playlist to accompany the launch of NME’s The Cover

MORE NEWS

Bill Murray and ‘Milkshake’ singer Kelis are reportedly dating: “That came from outta nowhere!”

Glastonbury ask festival-goers not to bring disposable vapes

Jenna Ortega opens up about toxic trolls on “manipulative” social media

Watch Matty Healy cover Colin Hay and Donny Hathaway as he supports The 1975 in Dublin

Slipknot “pave the way for evolution” and surprise-release new EP ‘Adderall’

Watch Metallica play their first of two headline sets at Download 2023

N-Dubz share ‘Habibti’ and announce their first album in 13 years, ‘Timeless’

Ice Cube announces UK and Ireland tour with Cypress Hill and The Game

RADAR - NEW MUSIC

Amaarae – ‘Fountain Baby’ review: electric anthems from a fearless cultural disruptor

Hak Baker – ‘World’s End FM’ review: live and direct from the edge of the apocalypse

No Guidnce have the potential to become British R&B icons

Feeble Little Horse – ‘Girl With Fish’ review: Pittsburgh rockers get experimental

FILM & TV NEWS

Steve Coogan says he and Rob Brydon “should” make another season of ‘The Trip’

‘Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny’ predicted to bomb at box office

Bryan Cranston sets date for temporary retirement and move to France

‘Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse’ hired 14-year-old animator for LEGO scene

Bill Murray and ‘Milkshake’ singer Kelis are reportedly dating: “That came from outta nowhere!”

Jenna Ortega opens up about toxic trolls on “manipulative” social media

The Weeknd and Lily-Rose Depp share two new tracks from ‘The Idol’

Here’s every song in the ‘Never Have I Ever’ season four soundtrack

FILM & TV REVIEWS

‘Transformers: Rise Of The Beasts’ review: safari-themed smash-up is all a bit robotic

‘Killers Of The Flower Moon’ review: Martin Scorsese’s heartbreaking true crime chiller

‘Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny’ review: Harrison Ford throws his hat back in the ring

‘Asteroid City’ review: Wes Anderson’s star-stuffed UFO adventure

GAMING NEWS

‘Immortals Of Aveum’ star Darren Barnet is already eyeing a sequel

Activision removes Nickmercs’ ‘Call Of Duty’ skin following anti-LGBTQ+ tweet

Here’s the ‘Moviedle’ answer and hints for today (June 09)

Check out the reveal trailer for ‘Sonic Superstars’, Sega’s next 2D platformer

‘John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando’ sees film legend make his gory gaming debut

‘Marvel’s Spider-Man 2’ finally has a release date

‘Prince Of Persia: The Lost Crown’ gets surprise reveal at Summer Game Fest

Supernatural shooter ‘Witchfire’ confirms Early Access release date

GAME REVIEWS

‘Diablo 4’ review: diary of a necromancer

‘The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom’ review: surprisingly safe sequel

‘Showgunners’ review: quick and dirty turn-based strategy

‘Redfall’ review: low stakes action