In a world that pressures people to constantly improve themselves, Uche Yara makes eerie and compulsive music urging us to get back in touch with what makes us human. The Austrian artist’s sound pulses with an electronic rush and distorted guitar spikiness, all in pursuit of feeling something real. Her message is simple but impactful: “You have every right to be here.” Uche Yara is on #NMETheCover: nme.com/the-cover/uche-yara-…

"I’m not trying to be anything – I’m just trying to cope" @iamheartworms shares dance-driven new single ‘Guess I’m Stuck In The Dark’ and tells NME about tackling “uncertainty and dark humour” on her second album, meeting @HIDEO_KOJIMA_EN, her dream of touring with @interpol coming true, and how heartache and reflection have "completely changed" who she is nme.com/news/music/heartworm…

.@Billy Corgan on his respect for @oliviarodrigo: “She’s not afraid... She’s figured out that the way to break free is to be free” nme.com/news/music/billy-cor…

How do you deal with the delirium of touring? If you’re @LuciaBestBoys’ band, you act “really silly” – and pretend to injure yourself… Lucia Fairfull spoke to us at @SwnFestival about her dream festival headliner and how @LankumDublin’s ‘The Livelong Day’ is a classic album

Beautiful: Patti Smith tells @DUALIPA bout her “book of gratitude” ‘Bread Of Angels’ at emotional London Literature Festival appearance: “I swore I’d never write another memoir” The pop star has curated this year’s edition of the event through her Service95 Book Club, and was joined by the punk icon and celebrated author for a special and tearful conversation last night nme.com/news/music/patti-smi…

‘World’s top autograph seeker’ apologises to @Harry_Styles after viral run-in on the street: “The truth is, I was having a bad day and I was out of line” nme.com/news/music/autograph…

.@welovepulp announce one-off hometown pop-up at Hallamshire Hotel to celebrate Sheffield Walk Of Fame: “People of Sheffield - do you know what time it is? It is time to have fun” nme.com/news/music/pulp-anno…

Elon Musk’s AI ‘The Odyssey’ remake dismissed as “garbage” nme.com/news/film/elon-musk-…

Watch @qotsa give ‘Phantom Limb’ and ‘Insignificant Other’ their live debut and perform ‘Tangled Up In Plaid’ for first time in eight years in Iceland nme.com/news/music/watch-que…

The elevator pitch for Dana Margolin? “It’s me, I’m back. It feels good!” At @SwnFestival NME caught up with Dana Margolin, formerly of Porridge Radio, to talk about her solo music, how @bigthiefmusic gave one of her favourite festival performances ever, and more

Slayyyter addresses resurfaced racial slurs amid backlash: “How many times do I have to say that I'm not that kind of person anymore?” nme.com/news/music/slayyyter…

‘Falllout’s ‘Big Brother’-inspired spin-off gets 2027 release date nme.com/news/tv/falllout-big…

NME's New Bangers - the best new songs from: #Bassvictim @djsuzyy @chanpanmusic @uglyofficialuk and more! Apple Music: music.apple.com/us/playlist/… Spotify: open.spotify.com/playlist/0x…

Cynthia Erivo’s ‘Nigerian Wicked’ ‘Saturday Night Live UK’ sketch goes viral nme.com/news/tv/cynthia-eriv…

See circle pits, stage-diving and solidarity as @TURNSTILEHC play massive gig to 60,000 people and raise $220k for Humanitarian Aid at Washington Monument: "Be loud enough for the White House to hear" nme.com/news/music/watch-tur…

‘You Can See Everything’ hype intensifies after big second weekend at US box office nme.com/news/film/you-can-se…

Next summer's looking up: Phoebe Bridgers announced to headline @allpointseastuk 2027 She'll be joined by the curated support line-up of Caroline Polachek, Kelsey Lu, Danielle Ponder and Jasmine.4.t – with many more to be announced nme.com/news/music/phoebe-br…

Once a @Metallica fan, always a Metallica fan 🤘🏼 @TaikaWaititi spent high school sat at the back of the class etching band logos into his desk – and he's still a metalhead at heart ❤️ #KlaraandtheSun

Get ready for another "pop punch to the face" Jade talks “brave and bold” new music, Reading & Leeds headline dreams and if we’ll see her at Glasto next year nme.com/news/music/jade-inte…