My New Band Believe’s debut pushes against “stale and predictable” singer-songwriter music

Cameron Picton on starting his new project, My New Band Believe, and adapting its 20-plus-musician debut for the stage.

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Geordie Greep on the São Paulo session that made him believe in his solo debut

The former Black Midi frontman recalls the hastily arranged recording of his larger-than-life solo album, ‘The New Sound’, and the local Brazilian musicians who became the most rewarding session collaborators of his career.

​​black midi: Hellfire review

Hellfire is black midi’s third album in three years, and it’s the sound of them going full goblin mode

Black Midi announce second album Cavalcade, drop visual for new song John L

Watch the new Nina McNeely-directed video now

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Lena Willikens, Scalping, Black Midi and more announced for Wide Awake 2021

The likes of Daniel Avery, Erol Alkan and Dr. Rubinstein have also been confirmed for the new south London event

Black Country, New Road team with Black Midi on collaborative show in support of The Windmill in Brixton

The pre-recorded livestream was filmed at the South London venue and goes out on 10 December. 

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FKA twigs announced for Pohoda Festival 2020

FKA twigs joins a spectacular line-up of artists at Pohoda 2020 this summer – check out the line up here.

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Caribou, Parquet Courts, Little Dragon, Thundercat to play Green Man 2020

Caribou, Michael Kiwanuka, Mac Demarco and Little Dragon will headline Green Man 2020

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Kelsey Lu, The Comet is Coming, SOPHIE and more to play Crack Magazine stage at Club to Club

Black Midi, Helado Negro, Let’s Eat Grandma and plenty more will also grace the Crack Magazine stage on 1 – 2 November

Black Midi – Schlagenheim

Black Midi – Schlagenheim

Black Midi have a lot to live up to. Their latest album, Schlagenheim ticks and snaps with taut virtuosity rather than mind-melting chaos, and the group’s enigmatic approach and mythology is maintained. 

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Black Midi drop new Speedway EP and sign to Rough Trade

The release features remixes by Proc Fiskal, Blanck Mass and Kwake

Black Midi, 100 Club

Black Midi, Puma Blue and more to play Fred Perry’s all-day party

The heritage brand will celebrate the creativity of British youth at 100 Club on 7 October

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Playlist: Simple Things Festival 2018

From Slowdive and Helena Hauff to Deena Abdelwahed and Black Midi, we’ve created Day and Night playlists to help you prep for this year’s Simple Things festival