NME's recent cover stars have not impressed long-term fans of the magazine.
The likes of Rihanna and Taylor Swift have graced the front of the publication recently, to the shock of avid readers, but the latest choice is even less popular.
https://twitter.com/NME/status/664595023984525313
Justin Bieber's oeuvre doesn't sit well with those who became NME fans for their coverage of British indie, and some of the angry reactions reflect this.
Some were quick to point out the contrast to past editions.
https://twitter.com/Al_Hine/status/664597780531453954
It was the last straw for a lot of former fans.
https://twitter.com/_Charm3r/status/664606238752264192
https://twitter.com/MoscaSimon/status/664607234920435712
https://twitter.com/NickAldous26/status/664595823615991808
A few drew comparisons with another music magazine.
https://twitter.com/lesus316/status/664732246478348288
https://twitter.com/Victorialush/status/664726304093298688
But some responses just win points with us for their bluntness.
https://twitter.com/OMStorberget/status/664599050210160640
