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NME Radar

8 rising South London acts making serious waves

Over the course of the last year and a bit, barely a day has gone past without something pretty special from South London landing...

Thomas Smith - 8th September 2017

NME Blogs

Notting Hill Carnival 2017 – the best sound systems and the only weekend warm-up playlist you need

It’s time for the finest weekend of the year – yes, the mighty Notting Hill Carnival is almost upon us. Praise be. This Sunday...

Leonie Cooper - 24th August 2017

NME Blogs

All the places in London you might spot Frank Ocean this week

Frank Ocean likes London and London likes Frank Ocean. This much is true – he spent over a year living in the capital, as...

Leonie Cooper - 10th July 2017

Music News

Sadiq Khan announces weekend night service on London Overground

Sadiq Khan is set to make it even easier for London clubbers to get home after announcing a 24-hour weekend service on the London...

Nick Reilly - 3rd July 2017

Photos

35 songs about London

Whether you can't stand the big smoke or you live and breathe its many wonderful ways, London has been the subject of many a...

NME - 8th May 2017

Festivals Blog

Best London festivals 2017 – where to party in the capital this summer

As great as it is tumbling around in mud and getting lost in the distant corners of a field in a middle of nowhere,...

Thomas Smith - 25th April 2017

Eats & Beats

The Gingerline is Secret Cinema for foodies – but a lot funnier

If you've ever taken part in or heard about Secret Cinema, you're half way to understanding what The Gingerline is all about. Situated somewhere on the...

Charlotte Gunn - 29th March 2017

NME Blogs

Who Is The Night Czar And How Are They Going To Save London’s Nightlife?

Earlier today (November 4) London's Mayor Sadiq Khan appointed the capital's first ever Night Czar. This potentially very influential role, which pays a £32,000...

Nick Levine - 4th November 2016

NME Blogs

PJ Harvey Won Halloweekend With Her Haunting Brixton Show

Polly Jean Harvey arrives on stage at Brixton's o2 Academy to the rum-pum-pum of a marching band. Dressed in black with billowing, ghostly sleeves, she...

Charlotte Gunn - 31st October 2016

Eats & Beats

Boxpark’s Got A New Home In Croydon And We Threw The Moving-In Party

There’s a big noise in East Croydon. Pensioners, buggy-pushers and shoppers stop in their tracks, entranced by the deep, narcotic dub grooves and the...

Mark Beaumont - 31st October 2016

NME Blogs

“We’re gonna see a big change in London”: Mumford & Sons’ Ben Lovett On His New Venue And The Future Of UK Nightlife

What’s the idea behind Omeara’s look? I’ve always loved Mexico, Cuba, and South America; all of the textures and the depth of the culture. I...

Jordan Bassett - 20th October 2016

Music News

Jay Prince to headline NME Presents… Future Sounds of London gig

Rising London rapper Jay Prince will headline the NME Presents... Future Sounds of London gig later this month. Prince, who releases his new mixtape 'Smile...

Sam Moore - 20th October 2016

Music Photos