It’s been a vintage twelve months for acerbic wit, acid putdowns and verbal oddness. Here’s a selection of musicians running their mouths off, with invariably hilarious consequences. Only one question remains: who has the biggest mouth?
Pete Doherty may be finally tiring of leading the life of a Libertine. Photo: Mathieu Zazzo/NME
The Olympics may have been a success, but Plan B argues the problems of the riots remain. Photo: Ed Miles/NME
Noel Gallagher is suitably circumspect upon winning NME’s Godlike Genius Award. Photo: Dean Chalkley/NME
Marcus Mumford shares a moment with Barack Obama. Photo: PA
Enter Shikari’s Rou Reynolds thinks society’s problems go beyond Mayan prophecies. Photo: Richard Johnson/NME
Liam Gallagher really should take up football commentary. Photo: Dean Chalkley/NME
Lana Del Rey’s lyrical observation that “my pussy tastes like Pepsi Cola” may have been the year’s strangest product placement. Photo: PA
Lady Gaga takes issue with the NME. Photo: PA
Ke$ha got physical with a ghost. Photo: PA
John Lydon isn’t a fan of Dave and Nick, surprisingly enough. Photo: Amy Brammall/NME
Jake Bugg declares war on Simon Cowell. Photo: Andy Willsher/NME
Grimes had to make her own entertainment in Canada. Photo: Carsten Windhorst/NME
Frank Ocean won hearts by opening his. Photo: PA
Deadmau5 doesn’t hold back on the Material Girl. Photo: PA
It’s not the end for the Foo Fighters – Dave Grohl is taking a break. Photo: Guy Eppel/NME
Afte Lana Del Rey covers ‘Heart Shaped Box’, Courtney Love gives us all this delightful mental image. Photo: PA
Alice Glass won’t be recruiting Perry’s ‘California Gurls’ stylist any time soon. Photo: Ross Gilmore/NME
Ronnie Vannucci is playing with fire – have the Secret Service heard about this? Photo: Pieter M Van Hattem/NME
Kanye West, shy and retiring. Photo: PA
But at least Tim Burgess will save his septum. Photo: Richard Johnson/NME
Jordan from Howler isn’t shy about England’s appeal. Photo: Richard Johnson/NME
Este from Haim has her sights on Spiderman’s Andrew Garfield. Photo: Tom Martin/NME
Dappy isn’t as stupid as he looks – that would be impossible. Photo: PA
We, er, didn’t say you were, Billie Joe Armstrong. Photo: Andy Willsher/NME
Fashion-obsessed rapper ASAP Rocky should maybe invest in some underwear. Photo: Dan Kendall/NME
Patrick from The Black Keys won’t be being invited to Chad Kroeger’s wedding. Photo: Richard Johnson/NME