Ali Shutler
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Freelance culture writer. Music, gaming, film & tv. he/him
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How drone metal forged the year's most stressful game soundtrack
Sam Slaterâs deliberately intense 'Saros' score is the stuff of nightmares
https://www.nme.com/features/gaming-features/saros-soundtrack-interview-sam-slater-drone-metal-boris-sunn-3949188
20 days ago
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Ecca Vandalâs rebellious return follows a path of her own | The Cover | NME.com
After going off-grid to rediscover her creative instinct, Aussie punk Ecca Vandal is now ready to re-conquer the scene
https://www.nme.com/the-cover/ecca-vandal-01-06-2026-3948491
22 days ago
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Spoke to Lena Raine, Gordy Haab, Austin Wintory, Lorien Testard and Richard Jacques about video game music in 2026 and beyond
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Whatâs shaping video game music? From AI to the vinyl boom
The biggest and best composers around explain
https://www.nme.com/features/gaming-features/video-game-music-2026-interview-austin-wintory-lena-raine-ai-vinyl-3947766
27 days ago
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Becky Hill talks âpunkâ new album âRebeccaâ and fiery single âMore! More! More!â: âItâs definitely got something to say for itselfâ
Becky Hill talks new single 'More! More! More!', her "punk" new album âRebeccaâ, hitting back at Jack Whitehall, and the inspiration of "pop girlies having their authentic moment".
https://www.nme.com/news/music/becky-hill-interview-more-more-more-punk-new-album-rebecca-3947693
28 days ago
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Bella Kayâs breakout hit âiloveitiloveitiloveitâ taught her to take risks
After turning heartbreak into a breakout moment with âiloveitiloveitiloveitâ, Bella Kay is learning that taking bigger risks might be the only way forward.
https://readdork.com/features/bella-kay-interview-may26
28 days ago
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Piss are reshaping punk
The Vancouver four-piece only planned to play one show. Instead, Piss have become one of punkâs most talked-about new bands.
https://readdork.com/features/piss-interview-may26
28 days ago
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Huck Magazine
about 1 month ago
In a Cutthroat world, shame are embracing the power of fun
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In a Cutthroat world, shame are embracing the power of fun
Huck x SXSW London â Ahead of their headline performance at Village Underground on June 6, Ali Shutler speaks to lead singer Charlie Steen about theirâŠ
https://www.huckmag.com/article/cutthroat-shame-interview-fun-sxsw-london
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about 1 month ago
When past aspiring rock star self collides with current game dev self, appearing in NME courtesy of
@justdip.bsky.social
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Absolutely love all things James Bond so a treat to speak to
@davidarnold.bsky.social
for this NME piece on âFirst Lightâ
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Inside Lana Del Rey's era-defining James Bond theme song 'First Light'
Iconic 007 composer David Arnold talks us through their cinematic collab
https://www.nme.com/features/gaming-features/lana-del-rey-first-light-james-bond-david-arnold-3943573
about 2 months ago
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Spoke to Lorien Testard about making the breakout gaming soundtrack of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33'
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How the 'Clair Obscur: Expedition 33' soundtrack became a breakout smash hit
After dominating awards season and breaking chart records, Lorien Testard is taking his 'Clair Obscur: Expedition 33' soundtrack on the road
https://www.nme.com/features/gaming-features/clair-obscur-expedition-33-lorien-testard-interview-painted-symphony-3942036
2 months ago
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Playing a game has never felt more like hard work My Crimson Desert review:
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âCrimson Desertâ review: overwhelmingly ambitious open-world fantasy
Bigger isn't always better
https://www.nme.com/reviews/game-reviews/crimson-desert-review-open-world-graphics-story-plot-3938055
3 months ago
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Did a deep dive into the incredible Life Is Strange soundtracks ahead of Reunion
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âLife Is Strangeâs main character is its charming indie soundtrack
Inside the most authentic music project in gaming
https://www.nme.com/features/gaming-features/life-is-strange-reunion-soundtrack-interview-foals-3934920
3 months ago
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This was a fun one! Spoke to The Traitorsâ Jade (season four) and Oyin (Ireland) about how being a video game fan helps with Traitors glory
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Why âThe Traitorsâ is easier if you play video games
'Irelandâ winner Oyin and season four finalist Jade explain
https://www.nme.com/features/gaming-features/the-traitors-interview-video-games-jade-scott-oyin-ireland-3931943
4 months ago
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Feel like Iâve been training my whole life for this RuneScape feature
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4 months ago
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Spoke to Clown about Vernearth, his twisted take on Minecraft. Also got an update on new Slipknot music
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Slipknotâs Clown built a dark fantasy âMinecraftâ realm to help him grieve
He tells us all about âVenearthâ and whatâs next in his day job
https://www.nme.com/features/gaming-features/slipknot-clown-interview-minecraft-vernearth-nft-shawn-crahan-3923198
5 months ago
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11 months ago
INTERVIEW: "Doom: The Dark Ages OST was inspired by Black Sabbath, Metallica and Spiritbox" by Ali Shutler
@justdip.bsky.social
with Finishing Move via
@NME.com
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Pre-order OST sets:
lnk.to/DOOM-TDA-vinyl
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#doom
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âDoom: The Dark Agesâ soundtrack was inspired by Black Sabbath, Metallica and Spiritbox
So many metal greats influenced the score
https://www.nme.com/features/gaming-features/doom-the-dark-ages-soundtrack-interview-metallica-black-sabbath-3880842
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Hear me out, Charli XCX's 'Brat' is the Gen-Z equivalent of britpop
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about 1 year ago
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Elden Ring: Nightreign was probably the least fun Iâve had with a game in a long time
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âElden Ring: Nightreignâ review: hardcore spin-off for the diehards
You're going to need two friends and a lot of patience
https://www.nme.com/reviews/game-reviews/elden-ring-nightreign-review-multiplayer-boss-battles-co-op-3865842
about 1 year ago
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Dork
about 1 year ago
The 1975's 'Notes on a Conditional Form' turns 5: relive our 2020 cover feature from the Dork vault
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The 1975âs âNotes on a Conditional Formâ turns 5: relive our 2020 cover feature from the Dork vault
Released into a world in turmoil, The 1975âs 'Notes On A Conditional Form' was messy-in-a-good-way, brilliant and overwhelmingly human. Five years on, itâs more vital than ever. To celebrate its anniversary, weâre republishing our original 2020 cover feature â in all its chaotic, confessional glory.
https://readdork.com/features/the-1975-notes-on-a-conditional-form-five-years/
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And thereâs also this funny little throwback!
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about 1 year ago
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Spoke to Twenty One Pilot about the making and legacy of Blurryface, which somehow came out ten years ago
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Twenty One Pilots: How one band became the biggest of the streaming era
Twenty One Pilots were the biggest alternative music success of the streaming era. On the 10th anniversary of that album, Ali Shutler talks to the band about their memories of that crucial time in the...
https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/features/twenty-one-pilots-blurryface-anniversary-b2749674.html
about 1 year ago
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Twenty One Pilotsâ Clancy Tour was gigantic, but the best thing was how small they made The O2 feel. Review here for Dork, with photos from my brilliant fiancĂ© (who isnât on BS)
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Twenty One Pilots transform London's O2 Arena into a dystopian theatre of rebellion - Dork
The Clancy World Tour brings stadium-sized spectacle without sacrificing the intimate connection that made the duo stars.
https://readdork.com/live/twenty-one-pilots-london-o2-arena/
about 1 year ago
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Dove into the 20 year legacy of God Of War and those iconic scores - with a lot of help from the excellent
@bearmccreary.bsky.social
and
@gkmarino.bsky.social
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The âmiracleâ of âGod Of Warâs music â 20 years since first game
NME talks to composers Gerard Marino and Bear McCreary
https://www.nme.com/features/gaming-features/god-of-war-interview-composer-bear-mccreary-gerard-marino-3861788
about 1 year ago
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The Last Dinner Party's Lizzie Mayland has a gorgeous solo EP out today - spoke to them about it (and what's next for the band) for Dork
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L.Mayland's double life: chart-topping band member by day, folk confessor by night - Dork
While The Last Dinner Party continue to soar, Lizzie Mayland explores intimate acoustic territory on their debut solo EP.
https://readdork.com/features/l-mayland-interview-apr25/
about 1 year ago
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Spent a morning at Abby Road Studios with Son Lux as they worked on the Thunderbolts* score
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How Son Lux brought experimental post-rock energy to Marvelâs âThunderbolts*â
NME went to Abbey Road to hang out with the experimental group
https://www.nme.com/features/film-interviews/son-lux-thunderbolts-soundtrack-marvel-3850144
about 1 year ago
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How Charli XCX dominated 2024 and why the Big Brat Party is just getting started
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Brat's right: how Charli XCX's pop culture movement won't end with 2024
Brat definied 2024, but musicians believe its ethos of confidence, hedonism and messiness will continue to inspire in the coming years
https://www.standard.co.uk/culture/music/big-brat-energy-charlie-xcx-billie-eilish-lorde-sabrina-carpenter-dua-lipa-b1202280.html
over 1 year ago
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Big ol' cover chat with Lauren Mayberry for
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is now available to read
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Lauren Mayberry: "I needed to prove to myself that I actually had value" | Dork
As she steps out from CHVRCHES, Lauren reveals the struggles, the triumphs, and the unfiltered honesty that fuelled her most personal project yet.
https://readdork.com/features/lauren-mayberry-interview-nov24/
over 1 year ago
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over 1 year ago
Thereâs so much stuff in this issue itâs actually nuts. Full Hype List online in Jan but you can get ahead of the game in here. Plus end of year lists, 2025 previews, bands do Xmas and loads more.
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Itâs a slippery slope
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over 1 year ago
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Really enjoyed Zayn's London headline gig last night - review here for The Standard
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Zayn at Eventim Hammersmith Apollo review: moments of joyous catharsis
The pop star paid tribute to his friend Liam Payne, but the main focus of the night was delivering on the warmth
https://www.standard.co.uk/culture/music/zayn-eventim-hammersmith-apollo-review-b1196562.html
over 1 year ago
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Not sure what wizardry theyâre pulling, but Kneecap are selling tees for ÂŁ25 in a branded venue in London?!
over 1 year ago
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Let's start as we mean to go on. Wrote about why now is the perfect time for
#MyChemicalRomance
and
#TheBlackParade
to make their return for this week's
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Agenda cover
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over 1 year ago
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