The NME 20 January 1990 issue features articles on influential figures in the music industry such as Mark E Smith of The Cramps, Inspiral Carpets, and Marlon Brando. The publication covers various topics in music from the 1990s, making it a valuable resource for music enthusiasts and fans of the iconic musicjournal. With a focus on music-related content and written in English, this issue offers a nostalgic glimpse into the music scene of the time.