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Steve Albini’s guide to recording: “Nothing is ever cast in stone”

In 2018, the late Steve Albini detailed to former NME staffer Tom Connick his advice for emerging artists heading into the studio

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Wisp: the DIY-minded star who wants to make shoegaze fans proud

Dan Whitlam’s debut EP mines spoken word gold from emotional hardship

Relive NME’s unplugged edition of Girls To The Front in Singapore with our gallery

‘Let It Be’ review: The Beatles dust off their spellbinding 1970 break-up doc

Borislav Slavov on scoring ‘Baldur’s Gate 3’ and what’s next: “We’re just warming up”

Nirvana share letter from Steve Albini outlining his approach to ‘In Utero’

Music fans share backlash as Apple destroys vintage instruments in “tone-deaf”, “ugly and dystopian” new ad for iPad Pro

Travis’ Fran Healy shares Noel Gallagher’s reaction to “absolutely lifting” chords from Oasis’ ‘Wonderwall’ for ‘Writing To Reach You’

Real-life Martha from ‘Baby Reindeer’ has done a TV interview with Piers Morgan

NCT Dream announce Europe, US dates for 2024 ‘The Dream Show 3: Dream( )scape’ world tour

Github connecting devs with legal resources as Nintendo takes down 8,535 projects

ALBUM REVIEWS

Rachel Chinouriri – ‘What A Devastating Turn Of Events’ review: pure indie-pop escapism

Kamasi Washington – ‘Fearless Movement’ review: still a titan of the jazz scene

Mdou Moctar – ‘Funeral For Justice’ review: rock revolutionaries remain wildly exciting

The Lemon Twigs – ‘A Dream Is All We Know’ review: the D’Addarios reach for the stars

FEATURES

Steve Albini’s guide to recording: “Nothing is ever cast in stone”

How Kings of Leon got their swagger back: “We’re not ready to quit”

Justice: “We turned down remixing Tame Impala as the original song was too good”

Taylor Swift: every single album ranked and rated

Pet Shop Boys: “This is our queer album”

Liam Gallagher and John Squire on their long-awaited collaboration: “After all the dust settles, it’s 10 great songs”

GIG REVIEWS

Good Neighbours live in London: TikTok stars spin obvious influences into heartfelt anthems

Doja Cat live at Coachella: an off-the-wall spectacular

The Hives live in London: precision-engineered for a good time

Tyler, The Creator live at Coachella: a brilliant reminder of a cult hero’s power

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS

Steve Albini’s guide to recording: “Nothing is ever cast in stone”

Dan Whitlam’s debut EP mines spoken word gold from emotional hardship

Malaysia’s Good Vibes Festival announces return post-1975 turmoil: “We’re not going to let this one bad incident ruin everything”

Richard Hawley: “Rock’n’roll is very much a middle class thing now. It does piss me off”

How Kings of Leon got their swagger back: “We’re not ready to quit”

Australia’s hardcore dynamos Speed have one plan: “Just go hard as hell”

THE COVER

Wisp: the DIY-minded star who wants to make shoegaze fans proud

J Noa: “Rap is history, and history needs to be told”

The party never sleeps: Fat Dog unleashed in America

MORE NEWS

Watch the trailer for Lady Gaga’s new ‘Gaga Chromatica Ball’ concert film

Cha Eun-woo opens up about death of ASTRO bandmate Moonbin: “Last year was a very difficult year for me”

ENHYPEN documentary in the works by Reese Witherspoon’s production company

Meet the cast of ‘Zombieverse’ season two: Taeyeon, Kwon Eun-bi and more

Jarvis Cocker pays tribute to “unique individual” Steve Albini

NCT’s Doyoung announces 2024 ‘Dear Youth’ tour

Nirvana share letter from Steve Albini outlining his approach to ‘In Utero’

Kendrick Lamar and Drake’s label UMG deny requesting they end their feud

RADAR - NEW MUSIC

How a surprise Fred Again.. collab helped I Am Roze find their voice

Big Special – ‘Post Industrial Hometown Blues’ review: a heady dose of heart and reality

Chiedu Oraka: Northern grime trailblazer’s story proves he’s a fighter

Rachel Chinouriri – ‘What A Devastating Turn Of Events’ review: pure indie-pop escapism

FILM & TV NEWS

Richard Gadd says ‘Baby Reindeer’ crew cried while filming traumatic fourth episode

Jeremy Strong in running to play Bruce Springsteen’s manager in ‘Nebraska’ film

Here’s every song on the ‘Sing Street’ soundtrack

Watch the trailer for Lady Gaga’s new ‘Gaga Chromatica Ball’ concert film

ENHYPEN documentary in the works by Reese Witherspoon’s production company

Meet the cast of ‘Zombieverse’ season two: Taeyeon, Kwon Eun-bi and more

Ethan Hawke chastises young people for “not watching more movies”

New ‘The Office’ spin-off to begin filming in US this summer

FILM & TV REVIEWS

‘The Fall Guy’ review: Ryan Gosling’s Ken-ergetic ode to stunt workers

‘The Tattooist Of Auschwitz’ review: moving romance amid the horrors of the Holocaust

‘Challengers’ review: Zendaya’s titillating tennis drama is one of the year’s best movies

‘Fallout’ review: learn to love the bomb in this fun yet flawed adaptation

GAMING NEWS

‘Redfall’ DLC was being worked on hours before studio shutdown

Sega is bringing ‘Shin Megami Tensei 5: Vengeance’ to Download Festival 2024

‘Hades 2’ surprise Early Access release has been a hit

Microsoft closes down ‘Redfall’ and ‘Hi-Fi Rush’ studios in shock move

Shrek in ‘Manor Lords’ makes dev see the potential for mods

‘Helldivers 2’ Steam reviews recover after Sony U-turn

Nintendo Switch 2 announcement coming “this fiscal year”

‘Helldivers 2’ PC players outraged about new PSN account rule change

GAME REVIEWS

‘Sand Land’ review: a charming adaptation of Akira Toriyama’s legendary manga

‘Tales Of Kenzera: Zau’ review: a beautiful fusion of tragedy and adventure

‘Life Eater’ review: twisted kidnapping simulator strikes at the heart

‘Children Of The Sun’ review: brain-teasing shooter hits the mark