Sophie Williams

Panic Shack: the wildest – and funniest – live band you’ll see all year

The Cardiff band’s current UK headline tour feels like a moment: lively, completely sold-out, and dotted with real, committed fans

How SZA inspired a generation of R&B storytellers: “She’s a radical light”

As she kicks off her first-ever arena tour, NME explores how SZA has grown to become one of the most influential voices in music today

Jockstrap live in London: a stellar, wilfully idiosyncratic gig of two halves

The duo's unique, unpredictable brand of pop remains compelling in a gig that shows off their rarely-seen softer side too

Caity Baser – ‘Thanks For Nothing, See You Never’ EP review: a promising pop rebel

The Southampton artist brings a sense of purpose to her playfulness on her debut EP, which sometimes yields mixed results

Paramore – ‘This Is Why’ review: the triumphant sound of a band reborn

The trio's clear-eyed and powerful sixth album encapsulates their journey to becoming a generation-defining band

The C-series – what’s it all about?

As the iconic mixtape returns, we look back at NME's history with the C-series

Royel Otis are bringing a radically positive vision to Australia’s guitar scene

"Birds of a feather flock together” is so much more than just an old adage for Royel Otis – it’s become representative of their...

Dylan on her huge plans for 2023: “This year is set to be a big one”

The future pop superstar on her new musical vision & hitting the road with Ed Sheeran

BBC Sounds and BBC Radio 1 unveil new Arctic Monkeys: Believe The Hype podcast

The podcast series will explore the band's iconic debut album

Inside the fight to save the local BBC Introducing shows: “It’s so much bigger than just radio play”

As the future of BBC Introducing programming remains in limbo, NME hears why the network remains “invaluable" for new artists
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