Music enthusiasts and collectors have reason to anticipate the arrival of “NME The Cover 2024–2025,” a premium collector’s book set to showcase emerging global talent through bespoke artwork and in-depth interviews. The exclusive publication continues NME’s commitment to championing new voices in the music industry, offering readers an immersive look at tomorrow’s breakthrough artists.
Pre-orders for the collector’s edition opened to NME subscribers on November 4, providing loyal readers with first access to this limited-release item. Following the structure of previous editions, the 2024-2025 collection will be available exclusively through music retailer Dawsons, maintaining the publication’s carefully controlled distribution strategy.
Exclusive pre-orders began November 4 for subscribers, with Dawsons retaining its position as sole distributor of this sought-after music collector’s item.
The forthcoming volume promises to maintain the high production standards established in earlier editions, which typically featured approximately 300 pages of premium hardcover content. The book celebrates one year of supporting emerging artists, highlighting their creative journeys and cultural impact. Photography from around the world accompanies each artist profile, creating a visually striking document of contemporary music’s evolving landscape.
Previous editions of The Cover have spotlighted an impressively diverse roster of talent, including d4vd, The Last Dinner Party, ENHYPEN, Laufey, Yoasobi, and Chappell Roan—many of whom went on to achieve significant commercial success and critical acclaim. Several featured artists later secured prestigious recognitions, including Brit Awards, validating NME’s talent-spotting acumen.
The publication serves multiple purposes within the music ecosystem, providing emerging artists with valuable exposure while offering collectors a tangible artifact documenting musical trends across genres and geographic boundaries. For featured musicians, this exposure can significantly boost their sync licensing opportunities, opening doors to lucrative placements in films, TV shows, and commercials. Featured artists are often encouraged to leverage this recognition through social media campaigns that can dramatically increase their visibility and streaming numbers. This global approach reflects NME’s expanded focus beyond its British origins to embrace talent from various countries and cultural traditions. Collectors can expect the new edition to begin shipping from December, similar to previous releases.
While specific launch discounts for the 2024-2025 edition remain unannounced, the collector’s book is positioned as a premium product for dedicated music enthusiasts. Through this continuing series, NME reinforces its reputation as an authoritative voice in new music discovery, creating a physical representation of the publication’s ongoing mission of connecting audiences with innovative sounds and the artists creating them.
