Waylon Wyatt Fronts the Cover of NME Magazine’s September/October Issue, Released Alongside Guitar.com Magazine Featuring Yvette Young
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM; 2 OCTOBER, 2025 – NME (nme.com), the globally renowned music and pop culture brand, announces American country singer and rising star Waylon Wyatt as the cover star of the September/October 2025 edition of NME Magazine, released alongside an issue of Guitar.com Magazine featuring acclaimed guitarist Yvette Young.
In a wide-ranging feature, Wyatt opens up about his move from a small town, coping with a devastating loss, and finding inspiration in unexpected places. “It’s a blessing that I put my pen to paper one time and it’s saved lives, in a way,” he tells NME. He reflects on the universal appeal of his journey: “No matter your age, lifestyle or where you come from, you can follow your dreams and make it.”
The new issue also shines a light on some of the most exciting moments in music and culture right now, with photo highlights from Reading Festival, in-depth interviews with Iraqi shoegaze artist Nabeel, jazz-pop star Laufey, and Bobby Carter, one of the key producers behind NPR’s iconic Tiny Desk series. In film and television, the magazine features conversations with Alison Brie and Dave Franco about their body-horror flick Together, as well as Alien: Earth actor Alex Lawther. Album reviews explore bold new releases from Dijon, Amaarae, Jim Legxacy, Wolf Alice, and CMAT.
The new issue of NME Magazine is available exclusively at nme.com/magazine. Superfans subscribed to the NME Magazine mailing list are eligible for randomly allocated queue-jump access before each drop.
As a special bonus, this edition of NME is released alongside the September/October issue of Guitar.com Magazine, featuring Yvette Young on the cover. The guitarist shares her creative process, speaking on independence and imagination: “No one’s going to translate the weirdo vision you have in your head better than you.”
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 GUITAR.COM
Guitar.com is the destination for all things guitar, creating experiences for guitarists, music obsessives, and industry to fuel their passions for guitar culture. Guitar.com’s global editorial team are knowledgeable, curious and expressive – dedicated to connecting audiences with their passions through fun, authentic and helpful content.
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 operator, innovator, and investor spanning multiple sectors, including digital (BandLab Technologies), media (NME Networks), and manufacturing, retail and distribution (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.