In May 2023, NME unveiled The Cover: our flagship editorial franchise that champions the best emerging talent in music with a weekly cover story. Throughout this month, we’ve been marking The Cover’s first anniversary – and what’s better than celebrating with one massive party? Two of ‘em!
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Earlier this month, NME took over Swee Lee Clarke Quay in Singapore for The Cover Party: Singapore Edition, with a shindig for artists, partners and fellow music fanatics to toast to The Cover mission of breaking what’s new and what’s next. Earlier this week we continued the fun with the London Edition at Dawson’s in Soho, inviting down a mix of rising artists and friends of NME. Here’s what went down…
Down to Denmark Street
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Dawson’s Local on Soho’s Denmark Street – the birthplace of NME in 1952 – was a fitting place to toast to to the future of music.
The power of three
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Friends who stay together, slay together: future pop heroes Fred Roberts, Alessi Rose and Nxdia seized the moment for a group shot.
On the big screen
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Birmingham’s SIPHO. celebrated his well-deserved NME Cover at Outernet’s stunning visual installation. Read the full feature for a closer look at his brilliant debut album.
Getting ravey with Charlieeeee and Piri
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The Cover Party: London Edition hosted a wealth of UK dance music’s brightest new prospects, including buzzy, Shrek ear-donning producer Charlieeeee and their close collaborator Piri.
Strike a pose… vogue!
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Having recently released their soaring debut single ‘Teenage Dream Forever’, Artsartsarts enjoyed a red carpet moment at The Cover Party: London Edition.
Back to Baser
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Caity Baser recreated her Cover pose – shot in LA earlier this year – following a huge UK tour and Brits nomination.
Pit stop!
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After finishing her soundcheck, Catty made a fleeting but iconic appearance before heading back to north London to play a headline show.
Bangers incoming…
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Charlotte Plank – whose recent single ‘Nightshift’ samples Groove Armada’s ‘Superstylin” – was on the decks with a DJ set featuring drum’n’bass and jungle cuts.
Striking up friendships all night
Here’s new pals Hak Baker and Whitelands, looking like they’re ready to take on the world together.
Cover To Cover
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Cover stars Caity Baser and Songer linked up on the dancefloor during Plank’s DJ set.
Snapped
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Esme Emerson and Imogen and The Knife finished the night with a glass of rosé and a sweet treat. Ideal!
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