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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

Breakthrough rapper Songer on his life-changing year: “I’ve been pretty fearless”

The Berkshire artist’s recent milestones, which include climbing the charts and cultivating a dedicated fanbase, are bold examples of independent success

Wisp: the DIY-minded star who wants to make shoegaze fans proud

19-year-old Natalie Lu discusses what it means to be part of a wave of young artists revitalising a much-loved genre

J Noa: “Rap is history, and history needs to be told”

The Dominican’s white-hot flows and incisive storytelling has led to her being dubbed ‘the daughter of rap’

The party never sleeps: Fat Dog unleashed in America

With their much talked-about live show, the five-piece are pushing at the boundaries of punk and dance – and staying true to their idiosyncratic nature
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