Lip Critic

Feel the ‘juice: how Tim Burton’s movies are shaping new music

Five rising artists on why their number one influence is the king of goth Hollywood

The 10 best debut albums of 2024… so far!

These artists have come out of the gate with incredible records – check out our list

Cover to Cover: NME faves on their fellow front-page stars

We asked stars of The Cover about the acts in their community that inspire and thrill them

Lip Critic – ‘Hex Dealer’ review: bold, energetic and blisteringly smart

On this wildly imaginative debut, recent NME Cover stars Lip Critic prove why they are the band of the moment

The Great Escape 2024: Lip Critic, HighSchool, Kenya Grace lead 150 new names on line-up

The annual new music festival returns to Brighton from May 15-18

Listen to Lip Critic’s exclusive playlist to accompany The Cover

Featuring songs from Prize, Sunbloc, Trip Villain and more

The unstoppable force of Lip Critic

At their gigs, the genre-clashing four-piece utilise an unconventional stage set-up to thrilling effect. You need to see them live – immediately

Lip Critic live in London: furious intensity from a remarkable new band

Sweaty! Messy! Rowdy! The quartet's debut UK gig proves why they're on their way to becoming the next great NYC band
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