French The Kid

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

Reading and Leeds 2022: the best new acts you need to see at this year’s festival

Get ready to head down to the dual-site event and discover your new favourite artist this Bank Holiday weekend

Get down early! 20 essential rising bands and artists to see at this summer’s festival season

Get ready to head down to the festival fields and discover your new favourite artist this summer

French The Kid: bilingual Essex rapper mining his personal life for inspiration

His Daily Duppy freestyle earned a response that outpaced his rivals – now its landed him a Bad Boy Chiller Crew collaboration