Music Interviews

Reading Festival 2024: Kenya Grace on her massive rise and embracing her “darker” side

Off the back of her fun and high-octane Reading & Leeds Festival debut, the DJ and singer talked to NME about new music and her debut EP

Reading Festival 2024: FLO talk about their debut album ‘Access All Areas’ and their mission to revive R&B girl groups

After a strong showing on the BBC Radio 1 stage, FLO also talk about Kelly Rowland, Brandy and other R&B "it girls"

Teddy Swims tells us about the life-changing ‘Lose Control’ and “healed” new music at Reading Festival 2024

The Atlanta singer-songwriter caught up with NME backstage at Reading to chat his surprise train station performance, and the upcoming ‘I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy (Part 2)'

Reading Festival 2024: Lambrini Girls talk new music, IDLES support slots, and using their platform to speak out

Following a raucous set at the festival, the Brighton Punk duo opened up about how they’re looking to express more vulnerability in their songwriting

Kneecap talk winning an Oscar and “inspiring a generation” at Reading & Leeds 2024

The headline-grabbing Irish rappers also told us about progress on their next album and partying backstage with Fontaines D.C.

Reading Festival 2024: Denzel Curry talks ‘King of the Mischievous South, Vol. 2’ and cancelling his show with KoRn

Backstage at the festival, ahead of his set on the Chevron Stage, the Floridian rapper also teased his upcoming 'Hell Trials' comic

Reading Festival 2024: G Flip chats one year of ‘Drummer’ and getting Taylor Swift’s approval

“Reading is fucking huge!” G Flip exclaims, widening their eyes. “There are heaps of people. I just went out, and even the little stages...

What is the future of Notting Hill Carnival?

Next year is the seminal West London event’s 60th anniversary, so what are the plans to continue its legacy and keep fresh ideas incoming?

Jinbo The SuperFreak is spreading love and light: “I want to be the lens to give a different perspective”

The Korean rapper, singer and producer tells NME about his career-long mission to celebrate the things that make us unique, bridging Korean hip-hop and K-pop, and working with BTS

Gurriers: “The debut album is a statement of intent – we’re not fucking around”

NME speaks to the Dublin band about their debut album ‘Come and See’ and turning heads with their fiery brand of “noise-gaze”
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