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Metronomy’s ‘Love Letters’: Song Stories

Joe Mount from Metronomy tells the story of how he wrote the title track 'Love Letters' from the band's new album, inspired by his...

Song Stories – Kasabian, ‘Fire’

Kasabian delve back to 2009 and tell the story of 'Fire'. Originally planned as a B-side, the Elvis-inspired hit didn't "follow the rules" with...

Song Stories – Foster The People’s ‘Pumped Up Kicks’

Foster The People's Mark Foster tells the story of 'Pumped Up Kicks', his band's massive 2010 hit, including how it tackled gun regulation in...

Song Story – Courtney Barnett, ‘Avant Gardener’

The rising star talks through the process of writing the song which brought her to many fans' attention

The Story Of Green Day’s ‘Basket Case’

To celebrate 1994 week at NME, here's the latest in the Classic Song franchise on Green Day's career zenith 'Basket Case'.

Song Story – Bombay Bicycle Club, ‘Luna’

NME sit down with Jack and Suren from Bombay Bicycle Club to hear the story behind single 'Luna', how it was inspired by India,...

Song Story – Poliça, ‘Lay Your Cards Out’

Channy Leaneagh from Poliça tells the story 'Lay Your Cards Out', how she used auto-tune, and how the song helped her through a tumultuous...

My First Gig – Kasabian At The Shed, Leicester in 1998

In the first part of a new franchise, Kasabian delve back to 1998 and their very first gig at The Shed in Leicester, how...

Walk On Stage With Primal Scream

Go behind the scenes with Primal Scream before their headline gig in Brixton as Bobby GIllespie explores the possessing nature of live performance, shot...

Song Stories – Jimmy Eat World On ‘The Middle’

Jimmy Eat World tell the story behind their 2001 smash hit 'The Middle' from fourth album 'Bleed American' and how it was inspired by...