Kyann-Sian Williams, Author at NME

Infinite Coles – ‘SweetFace Killah’ album review: more than just his father’s son

For years, Infinite Coles refused to be defined by Ghostface Killah – but on his debut album, he confronts the legacy he once was adamant to outrun

Bib Sama. and TayoLoxs on the science of “ear candy” and creating their own digital universe

The duo fuse glitch, trap and video game soundtracks into a universe of chaos and liberation, staking their claim as the underground’s next great world-builders

Tems – ‘Love Is A Kingdom’ EP review: exploring love in all its forms

The surprise EP finds the Nigerian powerhouse exploring self, home, romance, and spiritual reflection in her most intimate work yet

Odeal – ‘The Fall That Saved Us’ EP review: sleek R&B that could dare to be riskier

The NME 100 alum’s third release of the year leans deeper into lush R&B minimalism, but its most exciting moments hint at a bolder evolution ahead

Summer Walker – ‘Finally Over It’ review: a conflicted, luxurious ride through growth and chaos

The final act in her ‘Over It’ trilogy, the R&B star finally has full control of her story in a glowing moment of growth

Danny Brown – ‘Stardust’ review: rap’s wildest mind finds clarity in chaos

The Detroit visionary revels in hyperpop, club, and confession for a messy, euphoric reset that only he could pull off

Knucks – ‘A Fine African Man’ review: a diaspora griot watering his roots

The Kilburn storyteller crafts a soul-stirring cultural epic that bridges boroughs and bloodlines, letting Igbo pride and UK rap brilliance flow as one

Dave – ‘The Boy Who Played The Harp’ review: a prophet’s pain painted in piano

Blending biblical reflection with biting honesty, Dave delivers his most introspective album yet – even if the weight of genius sometimes makes it hard to feel

PinkPantheress – ‘Fancy Some More?’ review: a star-studded victory lap with a few bumps along the way

The British pop shapeshifter invites global stars to rewire her hits, but not all understand the assignment

Amber Mark – ‘Pretty Idea’ review: a gorgeous, shimmering chronicle of turbulent young love

On her second album, the New Yorker delivers a dreamy exploration of romance’s highs and lows that’s hard not to get swept away by