Category: Music Interview

Ladyhawke: “I kept saying, ‘Am I going to die?’ and the doctors couldn’t say no”

Ladyhawke: “I kept saying, ‘Am I going to die?’ and the doctors couldn’t say no”

There’s a catching, childlike earnestness to Pip Brown, better known as Ladyhawke. “I’m a dreamer, so I can very easily…

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New Scott Hutchison book is “a place for Frightened Rabbit fans to go and feel connected”

New Scott Hutchison book is “a place for Frightened Rabbit fans to go and feel connected”

The family and collaborators of Frightened Rabbit frontman Scott Hutchison have spoken to NME about new book The Work –…

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Mahalia on what to expect from her “epic” Brixton show and reflective new material

Mahalia on what to expect from her “epic” Brixton show and reflective new material

Ahead of her debut headline show at London’s O2 Brixton Academy this week, Mahalia has spoken to NME about what…

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Tai Verdes: viral pop star intent on proving his staying power

Tai Verdes: viral pop star intent on proving his staying power

“I wanna be doing interviews about myself,” Tai Verdes prophetically sang on the bouncy, bucket list-referencing ‘Fake Prophet’, which featured…

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The Enemy’s Tom Clarke on their reunion: “We need to do this without the industry”

The Enemy’s Tom Clarke on their reunion: “We need to do this without the industry”

As The Enemy prepare for a reunion tour, frontman Tom Clarke has spoken to NME about the toll that success…

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SIPHO.: delicacy and boldness from Dirty Hit’s latest rising star

SIPHO.: delicacy and boldness from Dirty Hit’s latest rising star

SIPHO. believes in the powers of the universe. “I am cosmic-minded when it comes to my career, as I know…

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Inside the alarming rise of tour van thefts: “Why should new bands be more at threat of a robbery?”

Inside the alarming rise of tour van thefts: “Why should new bands be more at threat of a robbery?”

When Orla Gartland received a phone call from her manager on a day off from touring last month, she was…

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Five things we learned from our In Conversation video chat with Gracie Abrams

Five things we learned from our In Conversation video chat with Gracie Abrams

On ‘Rockland’, Gracie Abrams’ latest single, the LA singer-songwriter is struggling to move on from an old relationship, parking outside…

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Kills Birds: powerful, cathartic grunge from Dave Grohl’s favourite new band

Kills Birds: powerful, cathartic grunge from Dave Grohl’s favourite new band

Nina Ljeti, the vocalist of Kills Birds, has previously described the first time she heard Nirvana’s ‘Nevermind’ as a “spiritual…

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Mark Tuan on ‘Last Breath’ and the daunting reality of going solo: “I wasn’t sure if I wanted to keep pursuing music”

Mark Tuan on ‘Last Breath’ and the daunting reality of going solo: “I wasn’t sure if I wanted to keep pursuing music”

“I’m getting pretty old,” Mark Tuan admits at some point during our chat. “I see this as a beginning –…

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