NME Celebrates 50 Artists Shaping the Future of Music with The Cover 2025–2026, a Limited-Edition Coffee Table Book
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM; 28 OCTOBER 2026 – NME (nme.com), the globally renowned music and pop culture brand, today announces NME The Cover 2025–2026, the third edition of its coffee table book series. Available in a limited print run, the book documents 50 artists shaping the future of music.
Spanning 300 pages, the book brings together a year of NME’s flagship editorial franchise, The Cover, through bespoke photography, in-depth interviews and bold design. More than a collection of profiles, it captures a pivotal moment in the journeys of a new generation of artists: some on the cusp of global recognition, others building dedicated communities in their own corners of the world.
Featured artists include Gigi Perez, Hanumankind, BOYNEXTDOOR, Moliy, Destin Conrad and Nourished By Time, alongside rising names from across the global music landscape. Together, they represent a generation challenging convention, reworking genres and carving out distinct creative paths.
Since launching in May 2023, The Cover has offered a dedicated weekly spotlight for emerging talent, giving artists space to share their perspectives, influences and ambitions. Its selection spans genres and borders, encouraging readers to discover music beyond their usual listening habits and connect with the people behind it.
Karen Gwee, Managing Editor (Music) at NME Networks, says: “NME’s mission of breaking what’s new and what’s next finds its strongest expression in The Cover. So I couldn’t be prouder to unveil NME The Cover 2025-2026, which charts an exciting, eclectic year in new music through these 50 Cover stories, all featuring exclusive shoots and incredible profiles – true labours of love.”
Produced in limited quantities, NME The Cover 2025–2026 is a collectible record of an important year in new music and the artists whose stories are still unfolding.
All artists featured:
Kwn, Annahstasia, Sailorr, Folk Bitch Trio, Jazzy, TWS, Nourished By Time, Waylon Wyatt, Alessi Rose, Hanumankind, Maruja, Balu Brigada, Debbii Dawson, Venna, Die Spitz, Night Tapes, Gigi Perez, Crushed, Ena Mori, Sophia Stel, Luvcat, Say Now, BOYNEXTDOOR, The Belair Lip Bombs, Alemeda, Jae Stephens, Sekou, Nell Mescal, Rose Gray, Sassy 009, Mon Rovîa, Cardinals, Elmiene, Sophie May, COBRAH, Waterbaby, Westside Cowboy, Kidwild, Chalk, Mandy, Indiana, Naïka, Samara Cyn, Girl Scout, Lifeguard, Flowerovlove, Destin Conrad, Yves, Static Dress, Moliy and Florence Road.
NME’s The Cover 2025-2026 will be available exclusively through music retailer Dawsons for RRP £160. Pre-sale starts today, with the general sale opening at 8am on 29 October. For more information on where and when you can purchase your copy, sign up to NME’s mailing list.
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.