In Conversation

Holly Humberstone: “You’ve got to roll with the punches and realise that it takes time to find your feet in the modern world”

The Grantham-born artist sits down with NME to discuss the “dark fairytale universe” of her second album ‘Cruel World’, building a new life in London and why she’s learning to accept the confusion of navigating her twenties

Niall Horan on his first 10 years as a solo artist: “I’ve stuck to my guns and that’s stood me in good stead”

For the latest NME In Conversation, we talked to Niall Horan about how Radiohead and Damien Rice inspired his new album 'Dinner Party', the One Direction song he wants to pop off on TikTok, and the weirdest place he's heard his music

Leigh-Anne on going independent and her debut solo album: “You’re not going to tell me the kind of artist I should be. I know...

For the latest NME In Conversation, we talked to Leigh-Anne about her journey to her debut solo album 'My Ego Told Me To', how reggae and her Jamaican and Barbadian heritage are foundational to the record, and the legacy of Little Mix

Fujii Kaze: “Making an English album has always been one of my biggest dreams”

After his second album ‘Love All Serve All’, the Japanese alt-pop star felt like he’d said all he could in his native language – and questioned whether he’d continue as an artist. A chance songwriting opportunity helped point him in a new direction, and eventually, to his third record, ‘Prema’

Jackson Wang on the “self-serving” ‘Magicman 2’: “This album is for me – it’s not ear candy”

The global superstar returns after a year off with a fresh outlook and a focused, heartfelt new album. He tells NME what he learned on his break, why he needed to make this record and where he’s taking his artistry next

Måneskin’s Damiano David: “I was really facing the pressure, the anxiety, the fatigue, and I needed a fresh start”

The Måneskin frontman meets NME in London to discuss his debut solo album ‘Funny Little Fears’, the sense of belonging he’s found in LA, and the lessons he'll take forward when the band returns

Blink-182’s Mark Hoppus on death, defiance and dick jokes: “I’m very thankful to be alive”

Watch Hoppus tell us about his emotional new memoir 'Fahrenheit-182', via punk escapades, friendships broken and repaired, a Green Day rivalry, getting a little too close to Robert Smith and lessons learned from battling cancer

Ashnikko: “I was sick with stress for years, but now I know my job is inherently joyful”

Ashnikko turns heartbreak into power with “Itty Bitty” — a fierce, flirtatious anthem for messy nights and self-love

Tobias Forge on new material and the future of Ghost: “If fans need the lore to like the band, that element will be over...

The metal icon tells NME about embracing a tumultuous past, looking inwards for album six, contemplating a career in film, and whether he could ever see Ghost coming to an end

Pete Doherty: “I don’t think I ever dared to dream that I’d still be knocking about”

Watch The Libertines frontman (and his dog Gladys) sit down with NME to look over a huge comeback year and tell us about family life, his record label, the battle for new music, the return of Babyshambles, impersonating Radiohead, and what 2025 has in store
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