NME will once more grace magazine stands from this summer after five years of being an online-only product.
The music magazine will relaunch as a bi-monthly global print edition to showcase the best in music as well as insights from film, television, and tech.
A statement read: “The new incarnation of the magazine will entertain, inform and inspire entertainment obsessives and the wider industry by harnessing NME’s phenomenal, world-class journalism to galvanise the brand’s status as the world’s leading music and pop culture destination.”
New Music Express (NME) has been produced in some format since 1952 and has helped many a band and singer to break through, particularly if they featured on its coveted front page.
Since going web-only in 2018, NME has attempted to recreate this aspect with The Cover— an online profile of an artist, usually featuring a photoshoot and in-depth interview.
NME announces return of iconic print magazine – the new bi-monthly bible for music and pop culture will be available this summer https://t.co/oCgollv0Z4
— NME (@NME) July 20, 2023
“Print has always been a cornerstone of the NME brand, and we are thrilled to announce the return of an icon,” said Holly Bishop, of NME.
“Our new global magazine will curate the very best of NME, championing emerging artists and bands and serving as the definitive voice in pop culture.”
The first edition will come out on August 9 and will be exclusive to music shop Dawsons.
NME has said “limited-issue drops” will be made via artists and other shops, with readers able to register for news on how to get one.
Meng Ru Kuok, of NME’s parent company Caldecott, added: “Today, we announce NME’s return to print with a brand new global magazine, offering an immersive journey celebrating the best in music, film, TV, and gaming.
“Building on our commitment to supporting the new talent shaping the future of music and the industry itself, we are prouder than ever to showcase and immortalise emerging artists in our new global edition.”
