The band have revealed to NME that they were behind a quiet LP drop in record shops this month, saying they're trying to keep things "interesting" and "engaging for the fans" with their stripped-back latest project, inspired by '70s Zambian music, Brooke Combe and more
The band told NME about next year's celebratory shows, how their schedule could extend into 2027, still wanting to "keep busy together", their place in the '90s Britpop scene, and future solo work
As they share 'Deepest’ with Swinton and remix Con-Man to announce a reissue of their seminal second album, the electro pioneers look back on another era and tell us how "there haven’t been many contenders" for new dance Glasto headliners
As the maverick duo release new single ‘Drowned In A Sea Of Tears’, the Maels tell NME of politics, their "totally different" new John Woo-directed film, still doing things their own way, and finally caving in to a guitar solo
The veteran cult star tells NME about why "the time is right for progressive ideals to be reappraised" on his new space-themed album ‘The Overview’, how Porcupine Tree are back for good, and the truth about his viral “Coldplay are wankers” meme
Jon McClure tells NME about the personal impetus behind festive single ‘Late Night Phone Call’, why he does private shows for fans on Christmas Day, his ADHD diagnosis and past jealously of old flatmate Alex Turner, the new era of the band, and his “fucking genius” new friend, Robbie Williams
Singer Thom Rylance tells NME of his regret at his row with Nash, his concerns for working-class musicians – and how he might play Nicole Kidman when his band support Robbie Williams
The drummer shares his thoughts on the “unsavoury” recent back-and-forth between Morrissey and Marr, his highlights of his time with The Smiths, the chances of a reunion, and the sparkling humour of the late Andy Rourke
