Four Rising Stars to Catch at The Great Escape 2026: Your Essential NME Stage Guide
Discover the four game-changing acts performing on the NME Stage at The Great Escape this May – from Australian folk-rock to NYC alt-pop.
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Fat Dog’s Defiant New Anthem ‘Go Fuck Urself’ Brings 80s Synth Energy Back in 2026
South London rockers Fat Dog return with a cheeky retro-pop single that channels 80s synth vibes and tongue-in-cheek attitude as they gear up for a mammoth festival season.
Lykke Li’s ‘The Afterparty’: A Defiant 24-Minute Masterclass in Controlled Chaos
Lykke Li’s sixth album strips away the excess to deliver a visceral, honest portrait of 4am existentialism and the moments before consequences arrive.
How TikTok Clips Are Rewriting the Rules of Live Music Discovery in 2026
Short-form video is fundamentally changing how we discover live performances – artists are now going viral in clips before their full sets get heard.
Kelela Returns With ‘new avatar’: A Summer of Sonic Reinvention Featuring PinkPantheress, Fousheé & A. K. Paul
Kelela’s highly anticipated new album ‘new avatar’ arrives this summer with star-studded collaborations and the hypnotic new single ‘linknb’.
The Slot Machine Paradox: Why That High-RTP Game Feels Like a Losing Streak
High RTP doesn’t guarantee thrilling wins – here’s why variance is the real game-changer in slots.
Kacey Musgraves’ “Middle Of Nowhere”: A Deliberate Return to Country Authenticity in 2026
Kacey Musgraves strips back the production and reclaims her outlaw country roots on her seventh album, a grounded masterclass in artistic reinvention.
Chanel Beads’ Bold Move: Why Artists Are Recycling Album Titles in 2026
Chanel Beads announces a new album with the same title as his 2024 debut, sparking questions about artistic intent and creative evolution.
From Bedroom to Stage: Why Online Music Education Is the Secret Weapon for Confident Performers
Online music learning is transforming how aspiring musicians build the confidence and skills needed to deliver powerful live performances in 2026.
Orphan Donor Return With “Show Me The Way”: Inside the Highly Anticipated Ailments Album
Pennsylvania metallic screamo pioneers Orphan Donor break their five-year silence with a brand new LP and a visceral new single that demands your attention.