Gary Ryan

Pepsi & Shirlie have reflected on the 40th anniversary of Wham!’s ‘Last Christmas’, how George Michael fulfilled his legacy, and how they still feel his presence eight years after his death on Christmas Day.

In Does Rock ‘N’ Roll Kill Braincells?!, we quiz an artist on their own career. This week: Tony Mortimer from ‘90s chart-topping boyband East 17 takes on the ultimate test!

The Pogues on their 2025 tour celebrating the 40th anniversary of 'Rum Sodomy & The Lash’, playing without Shane MacGowan and the power of Kneecap and Fontaines D.C.

'The Oz-ffice' sticks firmly to the source material

Inspired by ‘90s saucer-eyed rave culture and London nightlife, their third album sees Confidence Man raise the hedonism stakes

Empire of the Sun’s Luke Steele takes on NME’s infamous career-spanning Does Rock ‘N’ Roll Kill Braincells?! quiz

NME heads to Oasis’ hometown, where new street art immortalises the Gallagher brothers and residents are “emotional” about the big comeback

In Does Rock ‘N’ Roll Kill Braincells?!, we quiz an artist on their own career to see how much they can remember. This week: French disco pioneer Cerrone takes the test!

Huge tunes for massive shows

The 'I'm Outta Love' singer and inventor of 'sprock' grew up listening to Mariah Carey and wishes she'd written 'Bohemian Rhapsody'