Sophie Williams, Author at NME

MICHELLE – ‘After Dinner We Talk Dreams’ review: a lively dose of self-help

The band's second album captures the tenderness and joy at play with the knotty tensions of growing up in New York City

The BandLab NME Awards 2022: all the action in glorious photos

Music's finest have descended on the O2 Brixton Academy once again…

Bad Boy Chiller Crew – ‘Disrespectful’ review: Bradford boys hit the dancefloor

On their most ambitious release yet, the trio drown out the noise and create rap the way they believe it should sound

Alt-J – ‘The Dream’ review: the revitalised band’s most open-hearted record yet

The trio break out of their comfort zone with a rich collection of lush and uncharacteristically reflective songs

SIPHO. – ‘She Might Bleed’ EP review: remarkable songs with a real flair for drama

The Dirty Hit signee’s second project matches its eclecticism and emotional depths with sublime, addictive hooks throughout

Miles Kane – ‘Change The Show’ review: indie king plays it safe

The Wirral singer-songwriter searches for comfort in new beginnings on his fourth album

Alt-J: “British cynicism is so strong. As soon as you become successful, it’s open season”

Fourth album 'The Dream' see the Leeds band explore a looser sound

10 legend-making Arctic Monkeys festival sets

The band are set to return to the stage next summer - so we rounded up their best festival performances to date

Friends Like These: Alfie Templeman and Chloe Moriondo

Alfie Templeman picks up his phone and scours it for notes from recent songwriting sessions. Finding the early workings of his new collaborative single...

Silk Sonic – ‘An Evening With Silk Sonic’ review: an unashamedly retro delight

The highly anticipated collaborative album from Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak is bold, vibrant and totally compelling