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Album Reviews

Brandy – ‘B7’ review: illustrious R&B star shares hard-won truths on forthright comeback record

Eight years away from the spotlight has evidently led to some soul-searching for the R&B star

Will Lavin - 3rd August 2020

Film Reviews

‘Black Is King’ review: Beyoncé’s ‘The Lion King’-inspired visual album is a feast of aesthetic excellence

This sumptuous display continues Queen Bey's reign

Jenessa Williams - 31st July 2020

Album Reviews

Alanis Morissette – ‘Such Pretty Forks In The Road’ review: a cutting return after eight years away

The Canadian star's first new album since 2012 may not be flawless, but it stays true to Morissette’s unflinching depiction of life

Rhian Daly - 31st July 2020

Album Reviews

Jordana – ‘Something to Say’ EP review: grunge-laced almost-pop with cathartic wit

Hefty garage-rock sits nicely next to dream-pop on this fidgety, affecting listen from Wichita musician

El Hunt - 31st July 2020

Album Reviews

Dominic Fike – ‘What Could Possibly Go Wrong’ review: new-age rockstar comes good on the hype

The Florida star's debut album pays tribute to guitar heroes of the past while adding a fresh alt-pop edge

Thomas Smith - 31st July 2020

Live Reviews

DMA’S live in Sydney review: trio ditch the dancefloor and dazzle with stripped-back set

Britpop revivalists pare down their sound to reveal songs built to rouse any crowd – even a socially distanced one

James Jennings - 31st July 2020

NME Blogs

Billie Eilish’s new song ‘My Future’ is a much-needed piece of positive pop

The star's first new music since her Bond theme has arrived

Rhian Daly - 31st July 2020

Album Reviews

Creeper – ‘Sex, Death & The Infinite Void’ review: goth-punks stare down hardship with unblinking defiance

The Southhampton band charge into the darkness, resulting in an ambitious and nuanced album

Dannii Leivers - 30th July 2020

Game Reviews

‘Skater XL’ review: The closest gaming has gotten to the real thing

It doesn’t quite stick the landing, but boy does it look good in the air

Stacey Henley - 30th July 2020

Album Reviews

Hockey Dad – ‘Brain Candy’ review: Windang duo drop the scrappiness and go big

The band trust their instincts and experiment on their third album

Ali Shutler - 30th July 2020