Jenessa Williams

In 2024, pop stars told invasive fans to back off. How did we get here?

Pop fandom reached a tipping point of toxicity this year – fuelled by the allure of social media virality and the monetisation of parasocial obsession

Doja Cat live in Glasgow: pyros and poise from one of rap’s most interesting protagonists

Make no mistake about it: you may look at Doja Cat, but you cannot touch. In the opening-night set for a string of UK...

Beyoncé – ‘Cowboy Carter’ review: country reinvention strikes gold

Ms Carter unlocks yet another infinity stone with a heartfelt, expansive take on country music

Sophie May – ‘Worst Thoughts In The World’ EP review: pop with an outsider defiance

On her bold and brilliant second EP, the London singer-songwriter exerts gentle power over her intrusive thoughts

FLO: “We hope anybody who hears our music – especially young Black girls – gets our message”

In less than a year, the London trio have navigated the journey from unknown entity to one of the most-talked about groups on the planet. Now, they land the top spot in this year’s NME 100

Tendai: spellbinding R&B vocalist and producer is Stormzy’s secret weapon

Fusing free-flowing alt-pop with sublime R&B, the 0207 Def Jam signee is about to reach a far wider audience

Connie Constance – ‘Miss Power’ review: heartfelt adventurer finds a home at the indie-disco

Her 2019 debut didn’t best represent the Londoner’s sonic palette; a recalibration sees Power fully embrace her British indie heroes

Connie Constance: “In 10 years’ time, I want a mixed-race kid making indie music to just not be ‘a thing’”

Ahead of the arrival of her new album ‘Miss Power’, the Watford artist talks 'Skins' parties, punk inspirations and exploring her own gender identity

The Beths – ‘Expert In A Dying Field’ review: New Zealand indie-rockers push the envelope

On their third album, the four-piece prove themselves to be as vital as ever

Dressed as Meadowhall, Self Esteem’s Glastonbury performance was iconic – here’s why

Rebecca Lucy Taylor prioritises pleasure in an accomplished John Peel set
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