NME Celebrates Emerging Talent with The Cover 2024–2025 Coffee Table Book

NME, the legendary music and pop culture brand, has unveiled The Cover 2024–2025, a premium coffee table book celebrating the most exciting breakthrough artists of the year. This second edition in the annually released series features bespoke artwork, exclusive interviews, and never-before-seen imagery from rising stars including Kneecap, Lola Young, Oklou, LE SSERAFIM, Mustafa, and more.

The 300-page hardcover edition is a collector’s must-have for music fans, showcasing a diverse lineup of 50 global artists through stunning photography and creative storytelling. Highlights include Irish hip-hop phenomenon Kneecap, Brit-nominated singer Lola Young, French alt-pop innovator Oklou, K-Pop sensation LE SSERAFIM, punk trailblazers Lambrini Girls, and Sudanese Canadian folk artist Mustafa.

Karen Gwee, Managing Editor (Music) at NME Networks, says:"I’m so excited to present NME The Cover 2024–2025 and in doing so share the immense year in music we have had. Through this book, we celebrate risk-taking and imagination, and salute the vibrant community that makes artistry reality."

Stocked exclusively online via music retailer Dawsons, the book will be available for pre-order from 4 November at 8:00am GMT with a special discount for NME subscribers, before going on general sale from 6 November at 8:00am GMT.

Since its launch in 1952, NME has championed new artists and emerging trends, shaping music culture across decades. The Cover 2024–2025 continues that mission, bridging the brand’s iconic past with a forward-looking vision and offering a definitive snapshot of the next generation of global talent shaping the sound of tomorrow.

Featured Artists Include:TINY HABITS, KNEECAP, AMAARAE, H1-KEY, LOLA YOUNG, METTE, INFINITY SONG, BERWYN, LAVA LA RUE, WISHY, SARAH KINSLEY, LE SSERAFIM, FCUKERS, NIEVE ELLA, DORA JAR, NICK WARD, ATARASHII GAKKO!, JULIE, HERIOT, VICTORIA CANAL, JULIET IVY, MUSTAFA, JORDAN ADETUNJI, BECKAH AMANI, NEMAHSIS, MARY IN THE JUNKYARD, THUS LOVE, KISS OF LIFE, UPSAHL, LAMBRINI GIRLS, HEARTWORMS, DUA SALEH, FRIKO, XG, CHLOE SLATER, SCOWL, GYUBIN, SAYA GRAY, DIVORCE, OKLOU, UNDERSCORES, MEI SEMONES, RATBAG, TANNER ADELL, YHWH NAILGUN, SHERELLE, CHLOE QISHA, AMELIA MOORE, SPILL TAB, TRIPLES

NME’s The Cover 2024-2025 will be available from RRP £160. For more information on where and when you can purchase your copy, please sign up to NME’s mailing list here.