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The vocalist and producer talks to NME about her debut album, performing at SXSW, and her first global tour

As SXSW returned to the Texan capital for another huge party, here are the most thrilling sets we caught at this year's event

They included some notes on the script and casting

Wearing a Rick James-style wig, he played multiple hits including tracks by Silk Sonic

The 'Farm To Table' singer gave his all in Austin and made it through a whole week of high-octane sets

"He waited all the way through the credits!”

With her viral tracks 'Low Down' and 'Messy In Heaven' in tow, the Kent-born singer and producer proves her staying power

The "ultimate" Manchester band discussed how music and mental health intersect and their involvement with new festival Beyond The Music

The supergroup's unannounced performance came ahead of the release of their album 'the record'

As SXSW kicks off in Austin, Texas, here's who NME are looking forward to seeing at this year's festival