Liberty Dunworth is a London‑based music journalist and Staff Writer at NME, where she contributes across the magazine’s features, reviews and news coverage. Her work spans the full spectrum of contemporary music culture, and she has interviewed a diverse roster of artists including Slipknot, Mike Shinoda, Thundercat and others who sit at the intersection of legacy, innovation and genre‑defining influence. Her writing is marked by a sharp editorial instinct and an ability to translate artist narratives into compelling, culturally attuned storytelling.

Before joining NME, Dunworth worked across other branches of NME Networks, notably as part of the Guitar.com and MusicTech teams. There, she developed a reputation for blending technical insight with accessible, artist‑focused journalism—an approach that allowed her to navigate everything from gear‑driven conversations to broader creative processes. Her versatility made her a valuable voice within the network, capable of shifting between deep‑dive features and fast‑moving industry coverage.

Beyond her work within NME Networks, Dunworth has contributed to publications including Louder (Classic Rock Magazine, Prog Magazine, Metal Hammer), Blasting News and Beneath The Surface. Across these platforms, she has profiled and collaborated with artists such as James Bay, Rolo Tomassi and Willow Smith, further cementing her position as a journalist with both range and authority. Her career reflects a commitment to documenting music with nuance, curiosity and a keen sense of cultural context.