Everyone’s talking about this year’s least-likely-to band. They’ve been visiting Texas – just one of the many stops on their stratospheric rise.

One member of Pussy Riot has been released from prison in Russia. NME bags an exclusive interview about the harsh conditions and what the plan is now.

New York’s mouthy rapper played a gig in the London Aquarium called “The Mermaids Ball”. People came dressed as mermaids. There were sharks. Read all about it.

Skyfall – is it the greatest Bond in 50 years of Bond? Quite possibly YES.

Howler, Gross Magic and The Cast Of Cheers play the first night of the NME Generation Next Tour in Bournemouth. Fun ensues.

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