Black Country, New Road

Black Country, New Road: Live at Bush Hall review – magical resurgence by this odd little chamber orchestra

The six-piece’s first new material without frontman Isaac Wood, recorded over three nights in London, proves their malleability and resilience

Ben Beaumont-Thomas

24, Mar, 2023 @8:00 AM

‘Do we want music to be a pursuit only of the wealthy?’ Anger grows at PRS Foundation cuts

Royalties company PRS for Music has announced a major funding cut for its charitable arm. Artists such as Black Country, New Road explain why it could damage the UK music scene

Ed Gillett

28, May, 2022 @6:00 AM

Black Country, New Road: Ants from Up There review – a baroque pop masterpiece

With now departed frontman Isaac Wood its playful driving force, the London band’s inspired second album is best heard in a single sitting

Damien Morris

06, Feb, 2022 @3:00 PM

Abba to Zappa: pop, rock and classical music to look forward to in 2022

UK rap’s biggest star goes on tour, Wet Leg drop a deadpan debut and Rosalía gets into reggaeton. Here are the albums, concerts and tours the big hitters have in store

Alexis Petridis and Andrew Clements

30, Dec, 2021 @6:00 AM

The 50 best albums of 2021

And finally – a deserving winner, whose second solo album is a truly relatable, pin-sharp pop classic. We reveal our No 1 album of 2021

Ben Beaumont-Thomas and Laura Snapes

17, Dec, 2021 @6:52 AM

Mercury prize 2021: Arlo Parks wins for Collapsed in Sunbeams

21-year-old singer-songwriter adds to Brit award win earlier in the year

Ben Beaumont-Thomas

09, Sep, 2021 @9:13 PM

End of the Road 2021 review – phones firmly in pockets at life-affirming festival

From Little Simz to Richard Dawson, the indie stalwart’s 15th anniversary party provided a joyous slice of summer in a difficult year

Ammar Kalia

06, Sep, 2021 @10:43 AM

Mercury prize 2021: first-time nominees dominate shortlist

No 1 albums by Wolf Alice, Mogwai and Celeste are joined by leftfield artists such as Hannah Peel and Nubya Garcia in race for prestigious music award

Ben Beaumont-Thomas

22, Jul, 2021 @10:16 AM

Black Country, New Road live stream review – young, free and singular

This protean seven-piece confound once more, this time with an improvised gig of completely new material…

Kitty Empire

13, Feb, 2021 @2:00 PM

Black Country, New Road: For the First Time review – one of the best albums of 2021

This remarkably biodiverse seven-piece take the rock band format and soar with it

Kitty Empire

07, Feb, 2021 @9:00 AM

'30% hate us, 50% don't care': Black Country, New Road, Britain's most divisive new band

Their debut album is getting the best reviews of the year so far, even inspiring a craft IPA with its lyrics. But this inventive seven-piece are already looking forward to what’s next

Daniel Dylan Wray

04, Feb, 2021 @4:00 PM