Fred Garratt-Stanley, Author at NME

Michael Kiwanuka – ‘Small Changes’ review: a homely, life-affirming listen

The British singer's fourth album smothers you in a warm blanket of heartfelt soul music

Tyler, The Creator – ‘Chromakopia’ review: a landscape of chaos that reflects his own psychological conflict

The trail of crumbs dropped before the release of Tyler, The Creator's new album 'Chromakopia' indicated a clear direction, centred around a new alter-ego....

Jordan Adetunji: “In 2025, I’m looking to take over straight away”

Riding on the wave of viral hit ‘Kehlani’, the Northern Irish vocalist is bringing his alternative R&B sound to audiences across the world

Love supreme: Berwyn speaks his truth

The Trinidad-born, Romford-raised artist’s debut album documents the complicated process of rising above trauma and darkness with unapologetic love

How Rapman made Netflix’s best new show (with help from UK rap don Ghetts)

'Supacell', out today, blends Black British culture with superhero thrills

How Skepta’s ‘That’s Not Me’ marked the start of a new era for grime

10 years on from Skepta's landmark single release, NME unpack the legacy of a track that defined grime's mid-2010s mainstream explosion

An afternoon in the passenger seat with suburban storyteller KiLLOWEN

The west London rapper and producer is pushing an articulate, narrative-driven strain of UK garage

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’

MRCY are making flamboyant soulful bangers to help us fathom life’s confusion

The hotly-tipped duo are cultivating a big, vibrant sound – but they won't let it drown out their equally powerful lyrics

Nemzzz – ‘Do Not Disturb’ review: soulful UK drill for the masses

This self-assured mixtape makes clear that Nemzzz is a refreshing voice in UK rap, steering the genre towards an even brighter future