Andrew Trendell

Industry reacts as MPs recommend ticket levy on arenas and stadiums to save grassroots venues and artists

The DCMS report argues that a levy – at no extra cost to gig-goers – is a much-needed boost to the ecosystem

Yourcodenameis:milo look back on 20 years of Steve Albini-produced cult debut ‘All Roads To Fault’

"With Albini’s passing, it’s a reminder that life is fleeting and we only get one chance. Albini took life and fucking went for it"

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

The Sheffield legend exclusively shares his new video for 'Prism In Jeans' and tells NME about his new album 'In This City They Call You Love', the state of the nation and the runaway success of his musical

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

The gothic Black Country duo pack in punk, blues, and soul on a full-bodied debut that works to say: 'Feeling fucked? Keep going. We see you'

John Robb on discovering Nirvana, that Oasis fight, and the health of new music

The author and musician tells NME about his new book and spoken word tour, his thoughts on The 1975's Matty Healy, having an unreleased single by Fontaines D.C., and how the good will always out with new music discovery

Stamping out sexual assault at gigs: “Make your voice heard and show solidarity”

Sprints' Karla Chubb talks to NME about her recent ordeal of being assaulted at a show, as the charity Girls Against share advice for victims and witnesses and react to the rejection of the Misogyny In Music report

House Of Protection: Former Fever 333 members and Jordan Fish talk launching a “new era”

As duo Aric Improta and Stephen Harrison reveal their new band with the Jordan Fish-produced beast 'It's Supposed To Hurt', the three friends tell us about starting over and what's to come

Lankum: “This generation of Irish artists have a confidence to stand up and be themselves”

Daragh Lynch talks to NME about the band's Ivor Novello nomination, plans for the future, and Irish artists overcoming "generational trauma"

The Smiths tribute band re-opening Brixton Academy: “We’re grateful and humble”

Following a crowd crush that left two dead in December 2022, the iconic London venue opens its doors again tonight with a tribute band show. The Smyths' Graham Sampson tells NME about what it means, what to expect, and the legacy of The Smiths outside of Morrissey's politics

Fontaines D.C.’s daring comeback single ‘Starburster’ is their most experimental work yet

Giving a taster of ‘Romance’ – the fourth album from Ireland’s finest and new XL signees – Grian and co take a deep breath and tackle anxiety
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