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NME about bringing experimental music to the Royal Albert Hall for the 2025 edition of the Teenager Cancer Trust gigs.The iconic independent music label is set to take over the prestigious venue this weekend (Saturday March 29) as part of this year’s run of the Teenager Cancer Trust live shows.It follows on from an already packed run of gigs across this week – including performances from Sex Pistols and Frank Carter, James Arthur, The Who and The Corrs – and sees profits made from the dates donated to the charity.As previously confirmed, the Saturday edition has been curated by the founder of the East London label, Robert Haths (aka Ghostworker), and includes appearances from Penguin Cafe, Daniel Brandt, Douglas Dare and Hatis Noit.Speaking to NME, Raths explained why these experimental yet very different artists were selected.“We’re punk too,” he said. “I of course love the Sex Pistols and The Who – who doesn’t? – but it’s important to nurture the next generation of players and let them have a chance to offer their music in front of a beautiful new audience.”Raths went on to explain why each individual act stood out to him.

Laufey has today (April 3) returned with a dreamy new love song, ‘Silver Living’ – check out the song and its new video below.The track is the first new material since her breakthrough album ‘Bewitched’ and sees the musician explore her “inner child” on the love song.Laufey explained: “‘Silver Lining’ is a love song about being able to set your true personality free when you fall in love. Your inner child comes out and you are emboldened by lust.

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic Laufey is offering fans what is believed to be the first taste of her next project with Thursday’s release of “Silver Lining,” a new single and music video that prefaces her third album, which is expected some time later this year. “‘Silver Lining’ is a love song about being able to set your true personality free when you fall in love,” Laufey said in announcing the single.

Rami Malek and Laurence Fishburne are hitting the red carpet!

Ezra Collective brought out London youth club Kinetika Bloco for their performance at BBC 6 Music Festival. Check it out below.The moment took place during their headline performance on Thursday (March 27) night at the Manchester-based festival.“6 Music made it beautifully specific that they wanted the gig to feel different, to have a specific theme, and they gave us the planning permission to choose it ourselves,” Femi Koleoso told the crowd.

TV legend Paul Barnes has passed away at the age of 85.The renowned TV and radio host graced the BBC with his presence for many years, featuring on shows like The Village Show, Folio and Anything Goes. He shared the screen with Anthea Turner during his impressive career. His wife paid a heartfelt tribute as she broke the news of his passing.

All shows scheduled for after May 18 have been cancelled and ticket holders will be refunded.Mathis is closing the book on a career that has lasted seven decades, with his self-titled debut album coming out in 1956. In that time, he has released 73 albums in total, the most recent being 2023’s ‘Christmas Time Is Here’.

Glastonbury Festival has revealed the 2025 line-up for the Wests Holts stage – you can check it out below.The legendary event is due to return to Worthy Farm in Somerset between June 25 and 29, ahead of a fallow year in 2026. Tickets sold out last November, but the official resales are expected to take place in April (visit here for more info).Earlier this month, the first line-up poster revealed that The 1975 and Olivia Rodrigo would be joining Neil Young in headlining the Pyramid Stage.

NME’s latest star of The Cover, Mei Semones, has compiled an exclusive playlist to accompany the story’s launch – check it out below.The Brooklyn-based musician, who mixes indie-pop and jazz, is on this week’s (March 24) edition of The Cover, a weekly manifestation of NME’s commitment to supporting emerging talent across the globe on a weekly basis. Every week, a rising artist will feature on The Cover – you can read the profile of Mei Semones here, written by Lisa Wright and featuring photography by Marisa Bazan.To accompany The Cover, Mei Semones has put together a playlist that gives us an introduction to her music taste.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans Editor The American Film Institute has opened applications for this year’s Cinematography Intensive Workshop. This year’s edition of the AFI Cinematography Intensive Workshop will take place May 29–June 1 on the AFI Campus in Los Angeles, and is presented by Panavision.

With warmer weather (hopefully) incoming, many homeowners will be thinking about how to jazz up their gardens in order to spend as much time as possible outside. Shoppers could opt for a new recliner chair or a patio set, but I've spotted a unique outdoor seat that is stylish as it is practical.

Holly Jones Forqué-nominated Spanish director Gala Gracia (“Evanescente”) will debut her tender first feature, “Remnants of You” (“Lo que queda de ti”), in competition at this year’s Malaga Film Festival. The narrative follows Sara (Laia Manzanares, “Internal Affairs,” “Estoy Vivo”), a young jazz pianist living in New York who’s returned home to Spain’s Pyrenees after news of her father’s abrupt death.

Lauren Coates Gravitas Ventures has acquired U.S. and Canadian rights to Konstantin Khudyakov’s “I’m Beginning To See the Light” from Hoody Films. Starring Jack Huston, Abbie Cornish, Brandon T.

King Charles III is set to share a personally curated playlist of his favourite songs on a one-off radio show. Find out the details below.Dubbed ‘The King’s Music Room’, the launch comes in partnership with Apple Music and sees His Majesty celebrate music from across the Commonwealth.

Chanel-inspired cardigans have been all the rage this year, with numerous brands releasing their own versions of the designer-looking piece.This trend continues this year, with knits inspired by the luxury retailer. One brand that has caught our eye is Boden. Its Chanel-style waistcoat is simply too tempting to resist.The best part? It's currently 50% off in their spring sale.

Roy Ayers has died, aged 84.Ayers death was confirmed via an announcement from his team through Ayers’ Facebook account. The post, which notes he died from a “long illness” reads: “It is with great sadness that the family of legendary vibraphonist, composter and producer Roy Ayers announce his passing which occurred on March 4th, 2025 in New York City after a long illness.”“He lived a beautiful 84 years and will be sorely missed.

Steven J. Horowitz Senior Music Writer Roy Ayers, the legendary jazz vibraphonist known for his hit “Everybody Loves the Sunshine” and sampled by countless artists, died at the age of 84. In a statement shared with Variety, the Ayers family said that he died yesterday after suffering from a long illness.

Jeff Goldblum has announced a major London Palladium show for next month with the Mildred Snitzer Orchestra.The actor and musician is preparing to release his fourth studio album ‘Still Blooming’ on April 25 via Decca – you can pre-order/pre-save your copy here. Now, he has confirmed the prestigious one-off show to take place in the same week.Goldblum and the orchestra will play the venue on April 24, with tickets for the show set to go on sale at 10am UK time on Friday (March 7).

Jazz Tangcay Artisans Editor The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures has set “Jaws: The Exhibition” for Sept. 14 through July 26, 2026.

Ezra Collective told NME why they think giving back to the community is vital in preserving their legacy. Read the interview below, or watch it in full via the video above.The London jazz group caught up with NME while on the red carpet for the 2025 BRIT Awards at The O2 in London, shortly before they bagged the trophy for Group Of The Year and took to the stage for a closing performance with Jorja Smith.The Mercury Prize winners are no strangers to arenas, after recently becoming the first jazz act to headline Wembley Arena – an experience they wanted to feel as intimate as possible for fans.“We took every second and made it count so when we finished, we were just proud [and] excited for what the next thing is,” drummer Femi Koleoso told NME.

Doechii, Barry Can’t Swim, Ezra Collective, Jorja Smith, The Last Dinner Party and more have been announced as performers for Bristol’s FORWARDS festival 2025.The two-day event is due to take place at Clifton Downs in Bristol on Saturday August 23 and Sunday August 24.Now, the first wave of acts and headliners have been announced, with Barry Can’t Swim, Ezra Collective, Confidence Man, Orbital, Mount Kimbie, English Teacher, Happy Mondays, Katy J Pearson, Ishmael Ensemble and the Rituals Orchestra and Mermaid Chunky all set to take to the stage on the first day.The following day will see performances from Doechii, Jorja Smith, The Last Dinner Party, Olivia Dean, Fabio & Grooverider Orchestra and the Outlook Orchestra, Moonchild Sannelly, The Silhouettes Project, Almeda and Snapped Ankles.Described in a press release as a “future-thinking festival”, FORWARDS also features “major social initiatives” and “timely debate” alongside music acts from across the world.Pre-sale will begin at 10am GMT on Wednesday (March 5), followed by general sale on Thursday (March 6) at 10am. You can find all ticket details here.Tom Paine, Co-founder of Team Love said: “FORWARDS is back for its fourth year, and we couldn’t be prouder.