The punk pioneer, who inspired Kurt Cobain and the riot grrrl movement, tells NME how her first solo album 'I Play My Bass Loud' embraces feminist politics, musical variety and a crucial sense of humour
The Vermont trio more than justify the increasing buzz surrounding them with a "fucking bananas" show that even draws in punters from over 200 miles away
Bandleader Carl Newman speaks to NME about keeping things fresh on their ninth album, revisiting material written by Dan Bejar, signing to Merge and collaborating with Speedy Ortiz's Sadie Dupuis
The Hull foursome tell NME about signing with Mogwai's label Rock Action, embracing dance, ambient and experimental music, and the importance of keeping things ambiguous