Thomas Smith, Author at NME

Måneskin – ‘RUSH!’ review: the rock’n’roll circus rumbles on

The Italian band cap off a whirlwind period by sticking to their guns in the face of industry bluster and interference

Every Coachella line-up poster since 1999

Look back at the festival's lineup history by the medium of their legendary posters

New Year’s Resolutions: how to be a better music listener in 2023

Want to shake up your listening experiences in 2023? Here's how you can do it...

Little Simz – ‘NO THANK YOU’ review: she’s got a bone to pick

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

Phoenix – ‘Alpha Zulu’ review: indie-pop’s modern masters exhibit flair and panache

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

Arctic Monkeys – ‘The Car’ review: a swashbuckling, strings-fuelled epic

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

Hot Chip: “Making this record was one of the weirdest and darkest times for us”

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

Jack White – ‘Entering Heaven Alive’ review: his richest and most satisfying solo era yet

Released just three months after 'Fear Of The Dawn', the concluding part of the former White Stripe’s twin album collection showcases his often breathtaking artistry

Steve Lacy – ‘Gemini Rights’ review: a fearlessly funky follow-up from The Internet guitarist

Lacy's songs remain seriously steamy, and now his musical palette is more refined and vibrant than ever

Paul McCartney duets virtually with John Lennon for Glastonbury headline set

The Beatle became the festival’s oldest ever headliner at age 80