The best albums of 2025… so far!
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Nick Cave says he turned down chance to sing "slightly silly anti-woke screed" on new Morrissey song
The Bad Seeds legend also praised The Smiths icon as “probably the best lyricist of his generation”, and shared his fondness for YHWH Nailgun
YHWH Nailgun create exclusive ‘Hooks’ playlist to accompany The Cover
The New York band’s playlist features tracks from artists including Peter Schilling, Prefab Sprout and Nate Dogg among others
YHWH Nailgun: relentless New York noisemakers in search of something higher
The Brooklyn quartet blast past genre distinctions in pursuit of music that feels transcendent – and like a punch to the gut
The NME 100: essential emerging artists for 2025
These artists have the potential to shape the future of music. If they’re on our radar – they should be on yours
Hyped NYC experimental rockers YHWH Nailgun announce debut album '45 Pounds' with intriguing single 'Sickle Walk'
The record is set for release next month