Ben Jolley, Author at NME

Yunè Pinku: bedroom producer carving out time to chill in the rave

The Malaysian-Irish producer and songwriter explains how she traded her early love of Billy Joel and Madonna for the wide world of electronic music to become one of the genre's most exciting new prospects

Nia Archives – ‘Forbidden Feelingz’ EP: jungle anthems certify producer’s rapid rise

A week on from picking up Best Producer at the BandLab NME Awards 2022, the producer and DJ takes control of their destiny

Nia Archives: jungle scene leader for a new generation of ravers

The NME Awards nominee talks shutting down misogynistic doubters and improving female representation in dance music

ESNS (Eurosonic Noorderslag) 2022 review: rising stars shine at virtual new music showcase

With a brilliantly curated line-up, the Dutch festival transitions to a virtual offering for the second year running

John Newman talks mental health and his dance rebirth on ‘Waiting For A Lifetime’

"When the opportunity to run and hide was taken away, I realised I was actually miserable"

Burial – ‘ANTIDAWN’ EP review: enigma returns with videogame-style ambient immersion

The lesser-spotted artist builds knife-edge tension

ArrDee: “cheeky chappy” rapper transforming TikTok success into chart-climbing hits

The Brighton-born artist has risen fast by matching his larger-than-life personality with a rapid-fire flow and tightly packed bars

Piri and Tommy Villiers: ambition and reinvention from vibrant drum ’n’ bass duo

After finding their audience on TikTok, the two 22-year-olds are reimagining classic UK club genres for a new, passionate generation of ravers

Fred again.. – ‘Actual Life 2 (February 2 – October 15 2021)’ review: acclaimed producer turns despair into hope

The south Londoner's singular, diaristic approach to songwriting guides his second full-length release of 2021

Anz – ‘All Hours’ review: a dancefloor journey through the decades

Flowing between electronica, jungle and garage, the DJ and producer’s new EP is a hedonistic journey through the history of dance music