LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM; 30 JANUARY, 2025 – NME (nme.com), the globally renowned music and pop culture brand announces independent artist Nemahsis as the cover star of the January/February 2025 edition of NME Magazine.
The latest edition of NME dropped via musical instrument retailer Dawsons (a part of Caldecott Music Group) at 14:00 GMT today, readers can buy the magazine from the NME x Dawsons Waiting Room. For all issues, exclusive queue jump opportunities are available to superfans signed up to the NME Magazine mailing list. Queue jump tickets are allocated randomly in the hours before on-sale.
“I always had to stand up for myself. It’s all I’ve ever known.” After being dropped by her record label in October 2023, NME 100 alumnus Nemahsis is forging her own alt-pop path through self-advocacy and transparency. In the new issue, she delves into her experiences of self-empowerment, the challenges of navigating the music industry as a Muslim woman, and having Elton John and Stevie Wonder as famous fans.
Also in the magazine: The Playlist – 12 unmissable new tracks for your headphones featuring d4vd, Japanese Breakfast, Blondshell, BSS, and SZA; an interview with MOBO-nominated duo ALT BLK ERA; a look at the albums to look forward to in 2025, GOT7’s 10 best tracks ranked, and the most anticipated films and TV shows that deserve your attention this year. Plus, lots, lots more…
Announced in July 2023, NME’s return to print builds on its peerless legacy of breaking what’s new and what’s next, providing music and pop culture obsessives, and the wider entertainment industry, with a bible that showcases the best new artists and bands on earth. Each new edition includes exclusive new franchises, unmissable features, industry insight, and expert reviews of the latest music, TV, film, and gaming releases – with every issue since relaunch having sold out in minutes.
ABOUT NME
Launched in London, UK, in 1952 as the New Musical Express, NME has grown into a global media powerhouse that creates and curates content, products and experiences essential to fans of music and pop culture today. NME brings together the best writers and photographers to provide a multi-platform editorial offering that is at the bleeding edge of what matters most across the globe — be it music, film, TV or gaming.
ABOUT NME NETWORKS
NME Networks is a global, next-generation media group that views the wider world of pop culture through the lens of music and connects artists and brands to music-obsessed audiences. Our portfolio of popular music-journalism brands, comprising NME, Guitar.com and MusicTech, takes audiences on a lifelong journey through musicianship and fandom. NME Networks is a part of Caldecott Music Group.
ABOUT CALDECOTT MUSIC GROUP
Headquartered in Singapore, Caldecott Music Group is a global music industry investor, innovator, and operator spanning multiple sectors, including digital (BandLab Technologies), media (NME Networks), and manufacturing and retail (Vista Musical Instruments). By integrating the physical, digital, and social supply chain around music, CMG brings together brands and people who are passionate about music, allowing them to deliver authentic content, products, and experiences for all music lovers.