Thomas Smith

This surprise 10-track collection is a clear-headed riposte to the fame game and the industry hangers-on trying to take a slice

Utilising the tricks of their “digital opera” set, the French band’s commitment to preserving and enhancing their buoyant indie-pop anthems is endearing

The French band recorded their seventh album 'Alpha Zulu' amidst splendour in Paris' Louvre Palace

The band’s spectacular seventh album summarises their story so far: sharp songwriting, relentless innovation and unbreakable teamwork

The French indie legends’ expansive seventh album was recorded amidst decadent splendour at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris’ Louvre Palace. NME heads into the artists’ studio to get the full picture

The Bradford-born, London-based DJ's riotous club bangers have soundtracked a magical summer of festivals and all-day raves

Arctic Monkeys, The 1975, Megan The Stallion and more round-off one of Reading’s greatest ever headliner runs, with a diverse and exhilarating supporting bill

A glorious career-spanning set – one of the festival’s busiest ever – sets the table for another intriguing era

The much-loved London festival appears to have rediscovered its groove

How the dance-pop heroes bounced back from tragedy with the blissed-out ‘Freakout/Release’