NME Magazine 28 May 2011 (1339) Syd Barrett David Bowie Alex Turner Lady Gaga

Publication: NME (New Musical Express) Issue Date: 28 May 2011 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 across 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 vintage advertisement for Carling. Please review all images carefully to see the exact condition prior to purchasing.

🎸 THE BANDS & SINGERS (Musical Highlights):

• 🚨 COVER STORY - Ultimate Cult Heroes: Pink Floyd legend Syd Barrett graces the cover ("Syd Barrett was a true genius") as today's biggest musicians pick their unsung idols!

• 👑 The Selectors: An incredible lineup of artists share their heroes, featuring picks by David Bowie, Matt Bellamy (Muse), Jack White, Pete Doherty, Alex Turner (Arctic Monkeys), and Bobby Gillespie (who discusses The Cramps' Lux Interior: "He seemed to want to burst free from his body").

• 🇬🇧 Noel Gallagher: "As an Oasis fan, it sounded wicked." Someone gets a sneaky first listen to Noel's highly anticipated solo album.

• 🎤 Lady Gaga: "An experiment in hype." We cup a critical ear towards Gaga's monumental new album, Born This Way, to give the official NME verdict.

• 🎸 Pete Doherty: "A spell in clink does tend to cramp the schedule." News on Pete being jailed and the likelihood of him making summer festivals like T in the Park.

• 🗽 The Strokes: A massive live review of the band playing Radio 1's Big Weekend ("It's hard not to ache at the idea The Strokes will get old").

• 🚲 Bombay Bicycle Club: Spicing things up in the studio and predicting fans' shocked reactions to their new sonic direction.

• 🦁 Wild Beasts: Joining the band on the road for a highly candid, hilarious interview about their wild touring antics.

More Music, Reviews & Features Inside:

• Packed with mentions of legendary cult figures including Nick Drake, Tom Waits, Captain Beefheart, Arthur Lee, Mark E. Smith, and Scott Walker.

• Radar (New Music) & Gig Guide: The latest tracks, tours, and up-and-coming artists defining the 2011 indie scene.

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

NME Magazine, May 2011, Syd Barrett, Pink Floyd, David Bowie, Alex Turner, Arctic Monkeys, Jack White, Matt Bellamy, Noel Gallagher, Lady Gaga, Pete Doherty, The Strokes, Indie Rock, Alternative Music, Cult Heroes, Collectible Magazines, (1339)