NME
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The rock critic who revived British music writing at the NME in the 70s is back with his first novel – a caustic tale of rock megalomania
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He was a rare black journalist on the British music press, whose NME pieces summed up the radicalism of Public Enemy and the dark side of Morrissey. So how did his death go unnoticed for two years?
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Former NME and Guardian journalist was known for championing underdogs
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From Q Magazine to smaller free sheets, many publications hit hard by Covid-19 lockdown
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4 out of 5 stars.The broadcaster and writer’s second live show is a warm storm of rollicking tales about musicians and his family
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A steady decline in circulation of the music press, epitomised by the closure of NME this year, has created new opportunities for stalwarts and niche titles alike
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Is a band still a band when the frontperson takes all the heat? In 2018, the blokes-at-the-back format – as pioneered by Sleeper – is as prevalent as ever
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Even if we assess the value of treatment in monetary terms, the investment could be worth it
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The cover of NME was still coveted by bands right to the end – but for readers themselves, it was a different story. Ex-staffers, publishers and musicians tell the inside story of how a once-mighty media brand lost its cool
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Niche publications hold on to readership as general titles yield to onslaught from digital media
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In an era of bland stars and Spotify, is it any wonder the printed music press is no more?
Alan Lewis obituary