The NME 100

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The NME 100: essential emerging artists for 2026

These artists have the potential to shape the future of music. If they’re on our radar – they should be on yours

The NME 100: essential emerging artists for 2025

These artists have the potential to shape the future of music. If they’re on our radar – they should be on yours

The NME 100: essential emerging artists for 2023

Meet the NME 100, the essential new artists set to conquer 2023. Find your new favourite artist in our list

The NME 100: essential emerging artists for 2022

Meet the NME 100, the essential new artists set to take over 2022. Your new favourite artist is waiting...

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The Coventry star is sitting pretty atop this year’s NME 100 list, and his journey to this point has been powered by determination and faith in his talents

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We invited the top talent from this year's NME 100 list to our virtual showcase

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“My earnings more than halved”: how are new artists breaking through the pandemic?

2020 was a lost year for so many emerging artists. Can new musicians still make it in 2021?

The NME 100: Essential emerging artists for 2021

The definitive annual list that shines a spotlight on emerging artists that should be on your radar in 2021