NME Magazine 16 May 2009 (1339) Manic Street Preachers Richey Edwards Maccabees

Publication: NME (New Musical Express) Issue Date: 16 May 2009 SKU: 1339

Condition Report: The magazine is in Good Vintage Condition. It displays typical reading wear consistent with a weekly newsstand music paper of this era, including minor edge wear and light surface marks. Please note: There is some faded pen writing on the front cover directly over the "M" and "E" in the NME logo. The binding remains secure, and all interior pages are clean and highly readable. The back cover features a vibrant vintage advertisement for Maxïmo Park's album Quicken The Heart. Please review all images carefully to see the exact condition prior to purchasing.

🎸 THE BANDS & SINGERS (Musical Highlights):

• 🚨 COVER STORY - Manic Street Preachers: "The lost words of Richey Manic." A deeply moving and highly collectible cover feature dedicated to Richey Edwards. James Dean Bradfield and Nicky Wire decode the new album Journal For Plague Lovers, featuring unseen photos and original lyric sheets. Plus, Nicky explains Richey's pop-cultural collage.

• 🐒 Arctic Monkeys: "Next album lyrics stolen." A news feature detailing how a bag thief unwittingly shaped Alex Turner and co's highly anticipated third album.

• 🐭 Danger Mouse: Details on his incredible new concept album, Dark Night of the Soul, featuring a massive roster of indie legends including Julian Casablancas (The Strokes), Iggy Pop, Gruff Rhys, Black Francis (Pixies), and even director David Lynch!

• 🎸 The Maccabees: "We join Orlando and co on the road in, er, Eastbourne..." An on-the-road feature following the band as they win over hearts with their astonishing second album.

• 🎧 Idris Elba (Driis): The Wire star (famous for playing Stringer Bell) discusses ditching the screen for a career in music!

• 🎵 Micachu & The Shapes: Guitars? What guitars? How to make it big using bottles, Hoovers, and pop nous.

More Music, Reviews & Features Inside:

• Reviews & Live: Featuring a biblical epic from the Manics, a cocky return from Jarvis Cocker, a soft-rock symphony from Phoenix, plus live coverage of Marina & The Diamonds.

• Radar (New Music): The latest tracks and up-and-coming artists defining the 2009 indie scene, including The Pains of Being Pure at Heart, The Dø, and ROMANCE.

Shipping: Dispatched securely in a rigid cardboard mailer and protective sleeve.

NME Magazine, May 2009, Manic Street Preachers, Richey Edwards, The Maccabees, Arctic Monkeys, Danger Mouse, Julian Casablancas, The Strokes, Pixies, Indie Rock, Alternative Music, Britpop, Collectible Magazines, (1339)