What happened next: Beabadoobee went on to build an adoring and obsessive following, becoming a bonafide alt-rock star in her own right. Her recent EP ‘Patched Up’ might be concerned with the trials of teen hood but the issues she deals with transcend age brackets.” What NME said then: “Beabadoobee writes relatable indie-folk that gets right into the crevices of your brain. Who: Millennial grunge icon expertly channeling her own ‘90s alt-rock heroes Key release: ‘Black Dog’ (2020) Beabadoobee She even finished work on her forthcoming debut album, which is out later this month, saying “I do have scope to experiment and explore different styles, which feels exciting.” The dizzying year saw Parks play a stunning acoustic set in an empty Pyramid Stage field for the BBC’s Glastonbury celebrations and grace her first ever NME cover. What happened next: She went on to dominate the musical landscape in 2020. She does so with warmth and sensitivity, mining her formative experiences and reacting to the friends around her to paint a portrait of youth struggling with sadness and figuring out who they are.” What NME said then: “Arlo Parks is in the perfect position to get under the skin of Gen Z and share their anxieties and issues with the world. Who: Poetic wordsmith encouraging vulnerability through comforting ballads Key track: ‘Happiness In Liquid Form’ (2020) Arlo Parks 2019’s ‘Don’t Go Wasting Time’ EP came with relatable laid-back anthems, while this year’s assured follow-up ‘Happiness In Liquid Form’ was his boldest work to date.
What happened next: Mastering the art of a colourful pop banger so early on paid dividends for Templeman, who continued to grow rapidly as an artist.
He used to feign headaches in order to skive off singing lessons, but after some firm encouragement he bit the bullet and handed his demoes around the classroom. What NME said then: “This ridiculously talented 15-year-old musician squeezes in bedroom recording sessions between chemistry classes and homework. Who: Bedfordshire based teen making eclectic and soaring pop anthems Here we look back on the previous four years of the NME 100, revisiting key alumni and seeing what happened next in their journey – whether they went onto scoop five Grammys or just grow into names you’d put your house on to be the next Glastonbury headliner.
Discovering new music in the absence of live shows, record shop in-stores and festivals has been tricky, but not impossible the global music community has pulled together to find new ways showcase their talent in recent months.īut there were simpler times when we could head out on the road and get in musicians’ ears to see what they’re loving at the moment – many of them feature below. Every year we roll out The NME 100, a star-studded list of the most exciting breakthrough prospects around the globe set to dominate the next year and beyond.
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