After celebrating the first anniversary of their flagship interview series The Cover, NME has handed over the reins to some of the biggest stars featured on the platform, asking them to spotlight their favorite emerging artists over the past year. Bellah raves about Rachel Chinouriri as an incredible musician with an amazing body of work, while Caity Baser loves the unique sound and writing style of Peach PRC. Debby Friday highly recommends Logic1000’s Can’t Let Go EP, and Genesis Owusu praised the genuine talent of Royel Otis and their previous work.
Grrrl Gang’s Angee Sentana admired English Teacher’s raw and chaotic album This Could Be Texas, while J Noa and Kanii were enamored with the energy and range of Paris Texas and d4vd, respectively. Fat Dog’s Chris Hughes recalled an unforgettable Ashnikko performance at Reading Festival, and HotWax’s Alfie Sayers got reacquainted with his love for live shows thanks to English Teacher’s Nearly Daffodils.
The Cover itself was created to champion emerging artists from around the world, and this feature is a testament to their continued commitment to promoting rising talent. In its first year, the series boasted interviews with a diverse lineup of artists from all around the world, including Laufey, Yoasobi, Logic1000, and Ashnikko. The Cover has truly become a platform for musicians to gain exposure and recognition for their work, and we can look forward to more exciting coverage in the years to come
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