NME saw a 9.1% decline in its circulation over the second half of last year, taking it to 18,184.

The weekly mag’s average circulation stood at 20,011 in June 2013. The latest ABC NME figure of just over 18,000 represents a 21.1% decline year-on-year from 23,049 in December 2012.

Despite the decline, NME publishing director Jo Smalley said that 2013 was a good year for the NME brand.

“2013 has been a hugely successful year for NME," he said. "Print ...