David Bowie & Brett Anderson (Mar. 1993) Alias Smiths and Jones – Feature

A two‑page New Musical Express feature capturing the second part of Bowie’s conversation with Brett Anderson, exploring fame, artistry, and emotional depth during the Black Tie White Noise era.

PUBLICATION

Publication: New Musical Express

Date: March 27, 1993

Country: United Kingdom

Section / Pages: Feature Spread (pp. 12–13)

Title: Alias Smiths and Jones

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS

Event: Part Two of Bowie and Anderson’s joint interview

Era: Early 1990s / Black Tie White Noise period

Tone: Reflective, philosophical, cross‑generational

Photography: Pennie Smith’s black‑and‑white portraits of Bowie and Anderson

Audience: NME readers and British music press followers

“So much of this album comes from a more emotional plane than I’m wont to generally show about myself. It’s a very emotionally‑charged album. There’s a lot of jumping into the unknown about it.” — Bowie

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

Event: NME feature pairing Bowie and Anderson

Era: 1993 / Early 1990s British art‑rock scene

Tone: Analytical, personal, cross‑generational

Photography: Casual portraits and posed shots by Pennie Smith

Audience: Music press readers and Bowie/Suede fan

“The thought of loneliness doesn’t really bother me. I don’t feel I’m some sort of Morrissey. I’ve always had really good friends that I’ve always relied on. I’ve never been a sad case.” — Brett Anderson

SOURCES

New Musical Express (March 27, 1993)

Publication verified from NME archives

Context cross‑checked with 1993 Bowie and Suede press coverage

External anchors: Discogs / 45cat / Wikipedia (where applicable)

CONTEXT & NOTES

The layout features bold split headlines — “Alias Smiths” / “And Jones” — across two pages, with alternating columns of text and monochrome photography. The design reflects NME’s early‑1990s editorial style: dense interviews, large pull‑quotes, and minimalist imagery. The article’s structure mirrors its theme — two voices in dialogue, each framed separately yet intertwined through shared artistic concerns. The closing quotes from both artists underscore their differing emotional philosophies: Bowie’s embrace of vulnerability and Anderson’s pragmatic detachment.

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• David Bowie – Glam Slam Guide

• Jump They Say — Single of the Week (Two Adverts) – 2 Pages (Mar. 1993)

• Getting On Famously — Bowie & Brett – 3 Pages (Mar. 1993)

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