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Is ‘Opening Night’ a curtain call for Arctic Monkeys? It’s a beautiful gift either way

A final serenade or the start of a new chapter? The Sheffield band’s contribution to War Child’s ‘Help(2)’ compilation answers no questions about what lies ahead – but it’s a solid new treat from the indie kings

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Harry Styles takes things slow and steady on new single ‘Aperture’

Ceebo: the Lambeth rapper giving a voice to his generation’s struggles

Elmiene is in pursuit of honest artistry: “I’m just writing what my soul is telling me to write”

Lee Byung-hun’s next step after ‘Squid Game’ and ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ is a gamechanger

‘MIO: Memories In Orbit’ review: ‘Hollow Knight’ meets ‘Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’

TRENDING NEWS

Meet the cast of ‘Single’s Inferno’ season five

Joe Keery calls out Donald Trump and ICE: “Zero human decency”

Blink-182’s Mark Hoppus pays tribute to fellow punk bass hero Green Day’s Mike Dirnt: “A master craftsman and a great friend”

Rod Stewart attacks “draft dodger” Donald Trump over “unbearable” false claims about British troops in Afghanistan

Rebecca Ferguson called Tom Cruise to ask for a helicopter because she had a stomach bug on holiday

‘Sonic The Hedgehog’ rock band announce 35th anniversary world tour

ALBUM REVIEWS

Dead Dads Club – ‘Dead Dads Club’ review: Chilli Jesson’s most exciting work since Palma Violets

EXO – ‘Reverxe’ review: holding their ground during a moment of uncertainty

Megadeth – ‘Megadeth’ review: a fiery farewell from the pioneers of thrash

A$AP Rocky – ‘Don’t Be Dumb’ review: a suited, settled and self-assured return that doesn’t dim his light

FEATURES

Poppy is everywhere, yet constantly nowhere: “The discontent drives the exploration, and I feel like that’s all I have”

Alfie Williams doesn’t think you’re ready for ’28 Years Later: The Bone Temple’

Aliyah’s Interlude is ready to inspire a movement with her bold rap bops

What is Kali’s fate? ‘Stranger Things’ Linnea Berthelsen breaks down her shock return

Slipknot’s Clown built a dark fantasy ‘Minecraft’ realm to help him grieve

NME’s most anticipated album releases of 2026

GIG REVIEWS

Dijon live in London: celebration and reinvention from one of 2025’s breakout stars

Cameron Winter live in London: Geese star soars with the voice of a future great

Radiohead live in London: a generous and visceral hit parade (of sorts)

Lorde live in London: an intimate, intentional portrait of an artist put back together

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS

Marky Ramone: “Morrissey apologised to us for the Ramones review he wrote as a teenager”

Zack Polanski talks keeping music alive, Kneecap and tackling “darkness, fear, and anger” in 2026

Chilli Jesson and Carlos O’Connell tell us about ‘Dead Dads Club’, fatherhood and losing a parent, and Fontaines D.C.’s 2026 plans

Ceebo: the Lambeth rapper giving a voice to his generation’s struggles

Rose McGowan and Kid Bookie tell us about their freeing new collab: “This song is the embodiment of non-conformity”

Poppy is everywhere, yet constantly nowhere: “The discontent drives the exploration, and I feel like that’s all I have”

THE COVER

Elmiene is in pursuit of honest artistry: “I’m just writing what my soul is telling me to write”

Cardinals are indie’s next great storytellers: “Vulnerability might be the only valuable thing when creating art”

Mon Rovîa’s ‘Afro Appalachian’ folk songs are rooted in resilience and love

MORE NEWS

Every ‘Game Of Thrones’ spinoff in the works

Moby announces only London gig of summer 2026 with huge show overlooking the Thames

Sophie Turner won’t be watching new ‘Game Of Thrones’ spin-off, says the show’s theme tune still gives her “crazy anxiety”

Every song on the soundtrack of ‘The History Of Sound’

Charli XCX says she’s “really wanting ‘Brat’ to stop” ahead of ‘The Moment’ premiere

Margot Robbie says she became “co-dependent” on ‘Wuthering Heights’ co-star Jacob Elordi throughout filming

Yungblud speaks out after backlash to photo with Rammstein’s Till Lindemann: “I had no idea”

Natasha Lyonne urges fans “not to quit before the miracle” following relapse after decade of sobriety

RADAR - NEW MUSIC

Ellur’s indie-pop gold seeks out inner peace: “Life’s been this thing that I’ve struggled through, but music’s always helped me out of it”

The bittersweet rise of Bassvictim: “Cool is the good, bad and ugly”

Kurayamisaka tell stories with sincere, blown-out bliss from Japan’s spirited underground

Rapper Tkandz is making the most of his moment

FILM & TV NEWS

‘Wednesday’ season two beats ‘Stranger Things’ in Netflix viewing numbers

Every ‘Game Of Thrones’ spinoff in the works

Sophie Turner won’t be watching new ‘Game Of Thrones’ spin-off, says the show’s theme tune still gives her “crazy anxiety”

Every song on the soundtrack of ‘The History Of Sound’

Charli XCX says she’s “really wanting ‘Brat’ to stop” ahead of ‘The Moment’ premiere

Margot Robbie says she became “co-dependent” on ‘Wuthering Heights’ co-star Jacob Elordi throughout filming

Natasha Lyonne urges fans “not to quit before the miracle” following relapse after decade of sobriety

Robert Pattinson talks his unreleased ambient music made while dressed as ‘Batman’

FILM & TV REVIEWS

‘Wonder Man’ review: matey, meta Marvel show makes for loads of fun

‘28 Years Later: The Bone Temple’ review: sensational horror sequel will shake you to the core

‘Steal’ review: Sophie Turner’s heist whodunnit is a thrilling must-watch

‘A Thousand Blows’ season two review: another thrilling round of bruising boxing drama

GAMING NEWS

‘Fallout’ game legend cameos in latest episode of hit adaptation

‘Silent Hill 2’ composer shares new soundtrack for movie adaptation

What we know about the Chappell Roan x ‘Fortnite’ collab

Everything announced at the first Xbox showcase of 2026

‘Undertale’ celebrates 10th anniversary with chill soundtrack remix

‘Silent Hill 2’ movie adaptation is being panned by critics

‘Prince Of Persia: The Sands Of Time’ remake cancelled

‘MIO: Memories In Orbit’s gorgeous soundtrack is now available to stream

GAME REVIEWS

‘MIO: Memories In Orbit’ review: ‘Hollow Knight’ meets ‘Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’

‘Metroid Prime 4: Beyond’ review: Nintendo’s biggest badass returns

‘Kirby Air Riders’ review: ‘Mario Kart World’s rebellious little brother

‘Call Of Duty: Black Ops 7’ review: one of the best yet