Ali Shutler, Author at NME

Gojira – ‘Fortitude’ review: seismic metal ragers that push heavy rock forwards

The French four-piece's seventh album is a thunderous yet playful thing that bristles with raw power

Ashwarya: Melbourne pop star in waiting wants to “keep you on your toes”

Every month in First On, we introduce a shit-hot artist you’d have no doubt seen opening the bill for your favourite act. NME 100 member Ashwarya talks South Asian representation, her latest single ‘To The Night’ featuring Vic Mensa, and her “vulnerable” new EP

Friends Like These: Tyler Posey x Phem

Tyler Posey and Phem interview each other

Greta Van Fleet – ‘The Battle at Garden’s Gate’ review: technically impressive (and that’s about it)

One track here covers almost no interesting ground in nine minutes, which pretty much says it all

Kota Banks and Ninajirachi unite for ‘True North’: “There was no creative or artistic compromise”

The Aussie duo talk harnessing feminine energy for their 2020 collaborative EP ahead of the release of its deluxe edition

Flyte – ‘This Is Really Going to Hurt’ review: pretty indie-folk (and some pretty ugly lyrics)

The London band indulge their pettier side with this break-up album

Serj Tankian: “I think the whole world felt some relief that Trump was gone”

Six years ago, Serj Tankian began discussions with the rest of System of a Down about working on new music. He’d written five tracks...

‘Alone Together’ review: quarantine creativity in Charli XCX’s lockdown diary

A searingly honest and moving look at artistry during the pandemic

SXSW live in Texas: rising talent shine despite showcase’s clunky format

The new music festival's bumpy transition to an online-only showcase thankfully doesn't overshadow the sheer talent on display

Five things we learned from our In Conversation video chat with Electric Century’s Mikey Way

The My Chemical Romance bassist and graphic novelist discusses the latest release by his musical side project Electric Century