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Thundercat on the inspiration behind new material: “This time, there’s an air of just letting things be what they are”

The Grammy-winning bassist tells NME about growing up in a music-oriented household, collaborating with Justice, five years of sobriety and plans for new material

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

‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’ review: another mighty, petrol-soaked masterpiece

Cage The Elephant’s Matt Shultz: “I was in psychosis for three years – my arrest was a miracle”

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

Natalie Red: a disruptive, wildly talented force taking over the dancefloor

TRENDING NEWS

Bands on The Great Escape boycott: “Artists are realising they’re the ones with the power”

Audience boo Francis Ford Coppola’s ‘Megalopolis’ at Cannes as long-awaited blockbuster receives mixed reaction

Cage The Elephant’s Matt Shultz: “I was in psychosis for three years – my arrest was a miracle”

Jake Bugg announces ‘A Modern Day Distraction’ album with new single ‘Zombieland’

(G)I-DLE announce dates for 2024 ‘i-DOL’ world tour

‘Fallout 4’ patch fixes some issues but fans still unhappy

ALBUM REVIEWS

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

Beth Gibbons – ‘Lives Outgrown’ review: Portishead vocalist’s solo bow is an enthralling study of time and loss

Kings Of Leon – ‘Can We Please Have Fun’ review: a return to their rugged roots… sort of

A. G. Cook – ‘Britpop’ review: playful, experimental pop from a scene leader

FEATURES

Drake and Kendrick Lamar’s feud: the full timeline

Steve Albini’s guide to recording: “Nothing is ever cast in stone”

How Kings of Leon got their swagger back: “We’re not ready to quit”

Justice: “We turned down remixing Tame Impala as the original song was too good”

Taylor Swift: every single album ranked and rated

Pet Shop Boys: “This is our queer album”

GIG REVIEWS

Laufey live in London: an exquisite evening of pure musical excellence

Elbow live in Manchester: a belated, but brilliant opening of the Co-Op Live

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

Kacey Musgraves live in London: a spellbinding smash

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS

Babyshambles’ Dr Adam Ficek shares report on music and mental health: “It’s business, but the product is a human being”

Thundercat on the inspiration behind new material: “This time, there’s an air of just letting things be what they are”

Cage The Elephant’s Matt Shultz: “I was in psychosis for three years – my arrest was a miracle”

Bands on The Great Escape boycott: “Artists are realising they’re the ones with the power”

TNA wrestler Joe Hendry on his theme song charting: “I’ve achieved both of my dreams in one”

Art Brut’s Eddie Argos: “Seeing Yard Act was like looking at some weird Ghost Of Christmas Future”

THE COVER

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

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

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

MORE NEWS

MP writing to Netflix over “disputed” ‘Baby Reindeer’ evidence

Ringo Starr U-turns on ‘Let It Be’ documentary after saying there was “not a lot of joy” in it

Billie Eilish and Finneas have “never ever ever loved something more” than new album ‘Hit Me Hard And Soft’

Dua Lipa and Harry Styles in UK’s richest people under 40 list

Aubrey Plaza addresses negative speculation surrounding Francis Ford Coppola’s ‘Megalopolis’: “I thought it was kind of funny”

Charli XCX admits being “super jealous” of Lorde’s ‘Royals’ success

Liam Neeson and Sharon Stone join Stephen Fry in supporting Kevin Spacey’s return to Hollywood

Paul McCartney becomes UK’s first billionaire musician

RADAR - NEW MUSIC

How a surprise Fred Again.. collab helped I Am Roze find their voice

Big Special – ‘Post Industrial Hometown Blues’ review: a heady dose of heart and reality

Chiedu Oraka: Northern grime trailblazer’s story proves he’s a fighter

Rachel Chinouriri – ‘What A Devastating Turn Of Events’ review: pure indie-pop escapism

FILM & TV NEWS

Barry Keoghan’s new film ‘Bird’ receives seven-minute standing ovation at Cannes

Children left crying at disastrous ‘Bluey’ event likened to Willy Wonka Experience

MP writing to Netflix over “disputed” ‘Baby Reindeer’ evidence

Ringo Starr U-turns on ‘Let It Be’ documentary after saying there was “not a lot of joy” in it

Aubrey Plaza addresses negative speculation surrounding Francis Ford Coppola’s ‘Megalopolis’: “I thought it was kind of funny”

Liam Neeson and Sharon Stone join Stephen Fry in supporting Kevin Spacey’s return to Hollywood

Audience boo Francis Ford Coppola’s ‘Megalopolis’ at Cannes as long-awaited blockbuster receives mixed reaction

‘Shōgun’ is being developed for two more seasons

FILM & TV REVIEWS

‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’ review: another mighty, petrol-soaked masterpiece

‘Bridgerton’ season three review: still sweet and seductive but the taste is growing stale

‘Sting’ review: spooky space spider throws a monster-sized tantrum

‘Bodkin’ review: ‘Father Ted’ meets ‘Twin Peaks’ in Irish true-crime comedy drama

GAMING NEWS

2K Games to reveal sequel to “beloved” franchise next month

Rockstar denies delay rumours for ‘Grand Theft Auto 6’

Chains Of Hades removed from ‘Fortnite’ tournament after Doja Cat rages against the weapon

Ubisoft quietly cancels ‘The Division: Heartland’ in favour of games like ‘XDefiant’

‘Red Dead Redemption 2’ has returned to PS Plus

New iPhone accessibility feature lets users control device with just their eyes

‘Assassin’s Creed Shadows’ trailer and launch date revealed

Remedy Entertainment release official ‘Alan Wake 2’ soundtrack

GAME REVIEWS

‘Sand Land’ review: a charming adaptation of Akira Toriyama’s legendary manga

‘Tales Of Kenzera: Zau’ review: a beautiful fusion of tragedy and adventure

‘Life Eater’ review: twisted kidnapping simulator strikes at the heart

‘Children Of The Sun’ review: brain-teasing shooter hits the mark