After his second album ‘Love All Serve All’, the Japanese alt-pop star felt like he’d said all he could in his native language – and questioned whether he’d continue as an artist. A chance songwriting opportunity helped point him in a new direction, and eventually, to his third record, ‘Prema’
The global superstar returns after a year off with a fresh outlook and a focused, heartfelt new album. He tells NME what he learned on his break, why he needed to make this record and where he’s taking his artistry next
The Måneskin frontman meets NME in London to discuss his debut solo album ‘Funny Little Fears’, the sense of belonging he’s found in LA, and the lessons he'll take forward when the band returns
Watch Hoppus tell us about his emotional new memoir 'Fahrenheit-182', via punk escapades, friendships broken and repaired, a Green Day rivalry, getting a little too close to Robert Smith and lessons learned from battling cancer
The metal icon tells NME about embracing a tumultuous past, looking inwards for album six, contemplating a career in film, and whether he could ever see Ghost coming to an end
Watch The Libertines frontman (and his dog Gladys) sit down with NME to look over a huge comeback year and tell us about family life, his record label, the battle for new music, the return of Babyshambles, impersonating Radiohead, and what 2025 has in store
The Fontaines frontman invites us into his front room to tell us about gratitude conquering fear, why death isn't so bad, and what went into their "neon and ridiculous" new album 'Romance'. Watch the interview here
NME headed up to BMTH's Sheffield HQ to talk about the long road to their new album, losing a member, overcoming trauma and addiction, how the personal reflects the political, and what's next for the 'Post Human' saga
