The NME Awards are coming to the U.S.
NME will present the awards April 23 at the El Rey in Los Angeles. Categories voted on by visitors to nme.com include best band, album, track and live band. Other categories, including the famous Godlike Genius Award, are chosen by NME’s editorial team.
First round of voting starts today on NME.COM. This will result in a shortlist, which will then be voted on starting March 24. 
The U.S. NME Awards are a joint venture between the Brit music magazine NME and promoter Goldenvoice. Show will feature live performances as well.
The NME Awards is also sponsoring a tour headlined by  Kate Nash that runs April 15,in Atlanta, through May 13 in San Francisco.