Mogwai Archives

Set in the green, green heartland of Normandy, France's Festival Beauregard promised “the intensity of live music, the majesty of nature, comfort and celebration,” and one...

Andrew Trendell - 8th July 2019

Live Reviews

IDLES, Mac DeMarco and The Hives celebrate freedom at Festival Beauregard 2019

"What the fuck is this bullshit?," snarls IDLES frontman Joe Talbot as he glares and stomps down hard on the gangway plinth that leads...

Andrew Trendell - 7th July 2019

NME Blogs

World Book Day – 10 relaxing instrumental albums to listen to while reading

It's World Book Day – so we've compiled a list of ten calming instrumental albums to listen to while reading. So, breathe in, get...

Ella Braidwood - 7th March 2019

Music News

Scottish Album of the Year 2018 nominees announced

The 20 nominees for the 2018 Scottish Album of the Year prize have been announced, with the longlist recognising the likes of Franz Ferdinand, Young...

Sam Moore - 2nd August 2018

Blogs

Name and shame – six great bands who hate their own crappy name

What's in a name? Well, quite a lot, really. A band name is one of the first decisions any budding young group has to...

Tom Connick - 30th July 2018

Music News

Mogwai unveil first music from ‘KIN’ – the new film from the producers of ‘Stranger Things’

Mogwai have unveiled 'Donuts', the first track to be taken from their soundtrack for the forthcoming movie KIN. Having previously provided the soundtrack for documentaries...

Nick Reilly - 27th April 2018

Festivals

As you’d expect, the line-up for Robert Smith’s Meltdown Festival is incredible

The first list of acts has been announced for Meltdown Festival 2018 - being curated this year by The Cure icon Robert Smith. Following in...

Andrew Trendell - 6th March 2018