Crystal Bell

With their frenetic, genre-blurring debut, the Japanese girl group are advancing a creative vision that’s as bold as it is inclusive

On her debut solo album, Jennie emerges from BLACKPINK's shadow, showcasing fully realised artistry that mixes defiance, vulnerability and bold creative vision

BLACKPINK's scene-stealer delivers excess, but not much substance on her debut album – it paints the perfect image of a superstar, but not the woman behind it

On her first solo project, BLACKPINK’s most enigmatic member leans into pop’s timeless pleasures without overcomplicating the formula

With their eyes set on the stars, XG’s journey is one of relentless ambition, global appeal and breaking genre boundaries

Ahead of her headline appearance at the 2025 C2C Festival, the Grammy winner tells NME about keeping herself grounded, the impact of country going mainstream and more

On her debut solo album, the BLACKPINK singer sheds her armour, revealing a more vulnerable side behind the polished pop powerhouse

The last year has brought new levels of success to the country star, but has also knocked her off her feet. As she releases her fifth album ‘Patterns’, she tells NME about regaining her balance, leaning into her truth and her commitment to pushing herself ever forward

The introspective singer-songwriter is striking a chord with her signature blend of girlish whimsy and deep reflection, all pooled into songs that capture the beauty of the human experience

The K-pop boyband also touch on working with Charlie Puth, wanting to “break the pop genre” and more