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Remembering the music legends we lost in 2025

NME remembers the influential and beloved artists who left us this year

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The best TV soundtracks of 2025

Sassy 009 is carving out the experimental pop soundtrack to our dreams

PinkPantheress on the surprise success of ‘Illegal’: “I didn’t really think it was going to be ‘the one’”

The 50 best albums of 2025

The 20 best films of 2025

The Rolling Stones axe plans for 2026 UK and European stadium tour as Keith Richards couldn’t “commit”

Black Rebel Motorcycle Club got “really weird message” from US Homeland Security after complaint

Yungblud says The Darkness “were trying to be doormen at a party that they weren’t invited to” with VMAs Ozzy Osbourne tribute criticism

Josh Freese says he still doesn’t know why he was fired from Foo Fighters while Trent Reznor explains “drummer swap”

Jack White, Whoopi Goldberg, Jimmy Kimmel, Josh Gad hit back at “disgusting, vile, egomaniac, loser, child” Donald Trump over Rob Reiner death comments

Jason Momoa and 50 Cent to star in ‘Street Fighter’ adaptation movie

ALBUM REVIEWS

Infinite Coles – ‘SweetFace Killah’ album review: more than just his father’s son

Dove Ellis – ‘Blizzard’ review: a generational voice emerges from the eye of the storm

Oreglo – ‘The Whirr’ EP review: buzzy jazz trio refuse to stay in their lane

The Hellp – ‘Riviera’ review: finding clarity in the comedown

FEATURES

The bittersweet rise of Bassvictim: “Cool is the good, bad and ugly”

The 50 best songs of 2025

Wolf Alice are a band in constant evolution: “Not resting on your laurels is really exciting”

The 20 best games of 2025

Rachel Zegler is owning her ‘Evita’ moment: ‘I’ve been training my whole life for this’

Oscar Isaac talks about supporting Green Day with his ‘90s ska band: “It was an incredible time”

GIG REVIEWS

Cameron Winter live in London: Geese star soars with the voice of a future great

Radiohead live in London: a generous and visceral hit parade (of sorts)

Lorde live in London: an intimate, intentional portrait of an artist put back together

Ethel Cain live in London: a strong-minded rejection of all things pop

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS

Fatboy Slim tells us about finally getting The Rolling Stones’ approval for mash-up ‘Satisfaction Skank’ after 25 years

PinkPantheress on the surprise success of ‘Illegal’: “I didn’t really think it was going to be ‘the one’”

The bittersweet rise of Bassvictim: “Cool is the good, bad and ugly”

The Darkness on being part of Christmas and “one of the last proper rock ’n’ roll bands”

Black Rebel Motorcycle Club on 20 years of ‘Howl’: “When someone tries to put us in a box, we try to sabotage our careers...

Saint Etienne on their farewell album and tour: “It’s a good point to stop – let’s not fuck it up now”

THE COVER

Sassy 009 is carving out the experimental pop soundtrack to our dreams

Rose Gray’s pop party is just getting started

Nell Mescal is countering life’s toxicities with empathy and kindness

MORE NEWS

Josh Freese says he still doesn’t know why he was fired from Foo Fighters while Trent Reznor explains “drummer swap”

Jack White, Whoopi Goldberg, Jimmy Kimmel, Josh Gad hit back at “disgusting, vile, egomaniac, loser, child” Donald Trump over Rob Reiner death comments

Yungblud says The Darkness “were trying to be doormen at a party that they weren’t invited to” with VMAs Ozzy Osbourne tribute criticism

‘Fallout’ season two is being released early

Paul McCartney on the death of Rob Reiner: “Life can be so unfair and this tragedy proves it”

Bohemian FC unveil 2026 away kit in partnership with Kneecap to raise money for ACLAÍ Palestine

Robbie Williams wrote a profound letter to Yungblud “when it really needed to come”

Donald Trump launches attack on murdered film director Rob Reiner, claiming death was caused by his criticism of the President

RADAR - NEW MUSIC

Rapper Tkandz is making the most of his moment

Shelf Lives tell us about debut album ‘Hypernormal’: “It’s kinda like an episode of ‘South Park’ or ‘GTA’ but it’s become real life”

Fun-loving girl band XO are ready to lift our spirits

Golomb: Ohio family band keeping the indie world on its toes

FILM & TV NEWS

Donald Trump repeats and defends criticism of Rob Reiner after huge backlash

‘Boots’ cancelled by Netflix after one season

Jack White, Whoopi Goldberg, Jimmy Kimmel, Josh Gad hit back at “disgusting, vile, egomaniac, loser, child” Donald Trump over Rob Reiner death comments

‘Fallout’ season two is being released early

Paul McCartney on the death of Rob Reiner: “Life can be so unfair and this tragedy proves it”

Donald Trump launches attack on murdered film director Rob Reiner, claiming death was caused by his criticism of the President

Rob Reiner’s son Nick arrested following “apparent homicide” of the Hollywood director and his wife Michele

Jason Momoa and 50 Cent to star in ‘Street Fighter’ adaptation movie

FILM & TV REVIEWS

‘Taylor Swift: The End Of An Era’ review: tears over terrorist plot reveal emotional weight of stardom

‘Five Nights At Freddy’s 2’ review: sauceless horror sequel is somehow worse than the original

‘The Abandons’ review: Gillian Anderson and Lena Headey’s families feud down on the range

‘Wicked: For Good’ review: an emotional but awkward return to Oz

GAMING NEWS

The best horror game of 2025 has been revealed

‘Resident Evil’ fans confused by new ‘Requiem’ Porsche crossover

‘Hollow Knight: Silksong’ announces “big” free expansion ‘Sea Of Sorrow’

‘Fallout’ season two is being released early

Jason Momoa and 50 Cent to star in ‘Street Fighter’ adaptation movie

‘Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’ soundtrack adds six new songs

New Lara Croft actor revealed for 2026 ‘Tomb Raider’ remake

‘Star Wars: Fate Of The Old Republic’ creator hits back at 2030 release date rumours

GAME REVIEWS

‘Metroid Prime 4: Beyond’ review: Nintendo’s biggest badass returns

‘Kirby Air Riders’ review: ‘Mario Kart World’s rebellious little brother

‘Call Of Duty: Black Ops 7’ review: one of the best yet

ROG Xbox Ally review: disappointing handheld is no match for its rivals