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Irish bands tell SXSW: “Sponsorship from defence contractors is an act we find reprehensible”

NME attended an event at the festival, where acts taking part in the boycott declared: "We as Irish people have a lot of solidarity with the people of Palestine as we share a history of occupation and oppression by colonialist countries"

Nemzzz – ‘Do Not Disturb’ review: soulful UK drill for the masses

This self-assured mixtape makes clear that Nemzzz is a refreshing voice in UK rap, steering the genre towards an even brighter future

Friko live in Austin: bright buzz band swing for the big time

The Chicago duo bring dissonant anthems to the Texan capital

JayO’s sultry, multi-genre sound will transport you somewhere sweeter

Playing on the parallels between smooth R&B and balmy Afrobeats, the breakout artist's songs provide the perfect backdrop to summer nights

NewDad live in London: glorious gloom with a Cure cover for good measure

The rising Galway shoegaze champs hold us close with a cinematic sold-out spectacle

Cordelia: meet the songwriter behind the internet-breaking ‘Little Life’

Following her breakout hit, this soulful new star has come into her own with new music that is hopeful and self-assured

10 essential new acts you need to see at SXSW 2024

SXSW is upon us once again! Here are some fantastic new names to add to your itinerary

C Turtle – ‘Expensive Thrills’ review: riding the ’90s indie revival wave

A product of south London's fertile DIY scene, C Turtle's attention-grabbing debut introduces a characterful new band

The Klittens – ‘Butter’ review: ambition meets weirdo cool on Amsterdam gang’s superb EP

By executing both indie-pop and brittle post-punk styles with ease, the band unearth a vibrant space of their own

Master Peace – ‘How To Make A Master Peace’ review: indie’s new party boy has arrived

This dynamic debut is a riot of sound and colour: elements of pop, electro-house and indie fill out the London artist's bag of tricks
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