Thomas Smith, Author at NME

The Killers live in London: dazzling deep cuts and a surprise Erasure appearance

The Rebel Diamonds tour rolls into London for a six-night residency with a varied setlist and special guest in Erasure’s Andy Bell

Inside the tribute album to Talking Heads’ ‘Stop Making Sense’: “The music is just so striking”

The A24-produced tribute stars Lorde, Paramore and The National covering songs from the iconic soundtrack

Billie Eilish – ‘Hit Me Hard and Soft’ review: bold, brilliant and somewhat brighter

On the US star's third album, there are upbeat bangers and a clear vision established for her artistry in the years to come

Olivia Rodrigo live in London: quite possibly 2024’s most fun tour

The 'Guts' tour rolls into the UK with a show so exciting, you’d be sick to your stomach to have missed it

Dua Lipa – ‘Radical Optimism’ review: summery but slight psych-pop

The superstar’s third album, produced with Tame Impala and Danny L Harle, chases hedonistic and carefree vibes – yet the results are mixed

Bullion – ‘Affection’ review: alt-pop that deserves to be heard by the masses

Bullion – aka producer Nathan Jenkins – has long been a key voice in the alternative music scene. In 2008, he released ‘Pet Sounds...

Justice – ‘Hyperdrama’ review: a blockbuster return from dominant dance duo

The French duo’s first record in eight years – which stars Tame Impala and Thundercat – features their best songs since their 2007 debut

Lucy Rose – ‘This Ain’t The Way You Go Out’ review: a roaring comeback

There’s a deliberate defiance in the title for Lucy Rose’s fifth album, ‘This Ain't The Way You Go Out’. Speaking to NME earlier this...

Every Coachella line-up poster since 1999

Look back at the festival's lineup history by the medium of their legendary posters

Khruangbin – ‘A La Sala’ review: a stripped-back but still potent sound

Given the frequency they operate on, Khruangbin have become a surprisingly controversial prospect. The idea of a band like theirs can either enthral, or...