
The 50 best albums of 2024
It was a massive year for music – here’s the cream of the crop

NME announces ‘NME The Cover 2023–2024’ book, celebrating one year of championing emerging talent
Featured artists include The Last Dinner Party, Chappell Roan, ENHYPEN and more

NewDad's Julie Dawson on going solo, getting The Cure's approval, and what's next for the band
The singer tells NME about being inspired by BoJack Horseman on solo debut 'Bottom Of The Pool', their dream of supporting The Cure, and progress on NewDad's "pop-leaning" next album

Listen to NewDad's Julie Dawson launch solo side project with dream-pop single 'Silly Little Song'
Dawson said she used the new song – and "possibly" some others – "as a space to try things I normally wouldn’t when writing"

NewDad on their cover of The Cure's 'Just Like Heaven' and touring with Luke Hemmings
The rising Irish shoegaze stars also told us about plans for album two at Glastonbury 2024

The 10 best debut albums of 2024… so far!
These artists have come out of the gate with incredible records – check out our list

Glastonbury 2024: check out NME's playlist of emerging artists to see at the festival
It’s not just about the headliners – these up-and-comers will make their mark at Worthy Farm this year

The best albums of 2024… so far!
These are our picks for the best albums of 2024 so far – what's on your list?

Glastonbury 2024: the worst set clashes at this year’s festival
The most frustrating part of any festival is almost upon us – checking out the scheduling conflicts and making a decision…

Stewart Lee to curate stage at first Brighton Psych Fest
Acts including The Horrors, Holly Macve, NewDad and Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs have already been announced