Tom Morgan, Author at NME

“The best I’ve seen it for years”: a look at Newport’s resurgent music scene

Following a period of decline, small music venues are reaffirming the Welsh city’s storied status as a producer of musical talent

Man/Woman/Chainsaw – ‘Eazy Peazy’ review: a raw, ambitious and electrifying debut

The London-based five-piece have concocted some of the most forward-thinking rock music of 2024

Kelly Lee Owens – ‘Dreamstate’ review: a masterful, emotionally-charged collection of heavenly club music

The Welsh electronic auteur latest album is one of the most engrossing collections of electronic music you’ll hear this year

86TVs – ‘86TVs’ review: an overstuffed but heartfelt debut from former Maccabees’ new band

Hugo and Felix White lead their long-awaited new band through a series of emotionally resonant mini-epics, but sometimes lose their way

Meet the C24 artists: Royel Otis

The Aussie breakout stars talk channelling David Lynch on their C24 track 'Nack Nostalgia' and keeping creative in the midst of world tours

Kasabian – ‘Happenings’ review: concise, colourful affability

There’s a vibrant emotional clarity to Kasabian’s strongest album in some years

DIIV – ‘Frog In Boiling Water’ review: dense shoegaze ruminates on late-stage capitalism

The band recently told NME that their fourth album was "hard fought", but their signature sound appears as solidified and recognisable as ever

Gossip – ‘Real Power’ review: a mature, soulful return

On their first album since reuniting in 2019, the Beth Ditto-fronted band find new levels of potency by showing a little restraint

Simple Things 2024 review: a creative testament to Bristol’s thriving cultural scene

February 24, various venues: the one-day event offers an abundance of weirdness and charm while affirming its position as one of the UK's best small festivals

Bring Me The Horizon live in Cardiff: a band still at their best

Following the departure of Jordan Fish and the delay of their upcoming music, they make a blistering comeback statement on the tour’s opening night