Exclusive interview with My Bloody Valentine’s Kevin Shields who reveals that after 21 years they are finally on the verge of a new album.

NME manages to get some time to chat with one of the founders of Grime and finds out what’s been giving him grief lately.

Album number three is upon us. Find out how much it scores in this week’s reviews section. Also in for assessment: Green Day’s second of the year and the latest from Deftones.

Muse and The Killers both hit the UK this week with their massive tours. Who will win the battle of Britain’s stadiums? NME‘s Barry Nicolson decides.

New rock’n’roll troubadour is let loose on the streets of New York City. Writer Hazel Sheffield jumps in the taxi with him for a night about town.

Queen of the decks, Annie Mac, gets the Pieces Of Me treatment as NME finds out about her past as a mandolin player. More details inside.

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