Black Country, New Road

The best albums of 2023 so far
From the unique sonic world of Yaeji to the dark folk music of Lankum, here are our picks of the best LPs from the first half of the year
Ben Beaumont-Thomas, Safi Bugel, Alexis Petridis and Laura Snapes
06, Jun, 2023 @12:00 PM

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
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