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Lava La Rue and the quest for radical compassion

Radical love despite all is the resonant message of the West London artist’s psychedelic, long-awaited debut album ‘Starface’

Love supreme: Berwyn speaks his truth

The Trinidad-born, Romford-raised artist’s debut album documents the complicated process of rising above trauma and darkness with unapologetic love

Infinity Song: “We’ve grown up dreaming really big. And now we can make it happen”

The sibling band took time and hard work to arrive at their enchanting soft rock sound. Now, with new album ‘Metamorphosis Complete’ under their belt, they’re ready to realise their wildest dreams

Make way for pop’s new diva METTE: “The impossible ain’t nothing but timing”

Five years ago, she pivoted from dance to music. Now, Mette Towley is realising her own vision with sensual, sweaty bops – and opening for Taylor Swift

Lola Young: the distinctly south London star breaking America

‘This Wasn’t Meant For You Anyway’ presents an uncompromising, unpredictable artist who’s finding success Stateside by being entirely herself

H1-KEY: the K-pop group becoming the voice of their generation

Their breakthrough single ‘Rose Blossom’ opened their eyes to the healing power of music – with new mini-album ‘Love or Hate’, the South Korean quartet forge ahead with renewed purpose

Amaarae: “Music is the only place where I get to be as vulnerable as I possibly can”

After a watershed year that catapulted her to the dazzling ranks of global pop stardom, the Ghanaian-American musician is reconnecting with her roots and recentering her intentions

Kneecap: giving peace, protest and partying a chance

Keeping the Irish language alive and dealing with cold, hard reality through their explosive hip-hop, the headline-grabbing trio tell NME why they’re not the band you think they are

Tiny Habits find power in their awe-inspiring friendship

The Boston band’s journey to their sumptuous debut ‘All For Something’ is a tale of love and strength between musical allies

Coco Jones is getting the second chance she deserves

The Grammy-winning R&B star’s story hasn’t all been plain sailing; but now, with new music alongside a starring TV role, the US musician is back where she belongs
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