The NME Magazine July/August 2026 issue is out this week – here’s how to get your copy

The July/August 2026 issue of NME Magazine is out this week – marking the comeback of the classic NME crossword! Here’s how you can buy your copy, which will be bundled with MusicTech Magazine. Having first launched in 1952, NME’s last printed edition of the weekly incarnation of the magazine stopped in 2018. In July 2023, NME announced our return to print with a bi-monthly global magazine that showcases the best new artists and bands on earth, alongside exclusive new franchises, unmissable features, industry insight and expert reviews of the latest music, TV, film, and gaming releases. Artists who have graced the print cover since include ENHYPEN, Laufey, The Last Dinner Party, Chappell Roan, Kneecap, LE SSERAFIM, Nemahsis, Oklou, Kwn, Waylon Wyatt and BOYNEXTDOOR. All editions have sold out in minutes, which is why you should mark your calendar for the July/August 2026 issue, which will go on sale this Thursday July 30 at 2pm BST. The magazine will be available exclusively online via retailer Dawsons. The waiting room is open, so check it out now. This issue of NME Magazine comes bundled with a copy of MusicTech Magazine. NME and MusicTech are sister publications under NME Networ...