In Photos: Glastonbury 2024

From a Banksy stunt at Idles to standout sets from Tems, Little Simz, PJ Harvey and a Charli xcx ‘Partygirl’ takeover, look back on the most memorable moments from the field this weekend.

IDLES and Portishead announce Bristol fundraiser show for Ukraine

The benefit concert will take place at Bristol’s O2 Academy on the May Bank Holiday Monday

Metallica enlist Rina Sawayama and IDLES for latest The Black Album covers

Sawayama takes on Enter Sandman, while Bristol band IDLES put their own spin on The God That Failed

IDLES are giving away 2,000 free Bristol gig tickets to NHS workers

The band are headlining a one-off gig on The Downs this September

Radiohead

Radiohead donate Kid A test pressing to charity raffle

The Gig Buddies raffle also includes signed prizes and music merchandise from IDLES, Slowdive and Florence and the Machine

Massive Attack

Massive Attack, IDLES and Portishead back Bristol project in support of arts sector

Bristol United Guild is a non-profit company looking to boost the freelance and independent creative community

IDLES, Glastonbury 2019 © Chris Cooper

IDLES announce 2021 Bristol show

The Bristol-based band will play at Clifton Downs this summer

IDLES

IDLES donate guitar equipment to help raise funds for music venues

The Bristol band are throwing their support behind Music Venue Trust’s #SaveOurVenues campaign

IDLES: Loud and clear

As IDLES’ message of righteous rage continues to cut through the noise of 2020, Joe Talbot is listening carefully

Lee Kiernan IDLES

IDLES have “30 songs on the table” for next album

Guitarist Lee Kiernan said the Bristol band are “testing the waters”

IDLES, Glastonbury 2019 © Chris Cooper

IDLES have begun writing their next album

The Bristol band are already working on the follow-up to Ultra Mono

IDLES Ultra Mono

IDLES – Ultra Mono

The Bristol band takes on topics of anti-capitalism and working-class solidarity head on, with brute force

Idles © Charlotte Patmore

IDLES announce UK and Ireland tour for 2021

The Bristol band will headline venues across Glasgow, Cardiff, Newcastle, Dublin, London and more

Michel Gondry

IDLES share Michel Gondry-directed new video for Model Village

Watch the Gondry brothers-directed new video now. IDLES have shared new single and video Model…

IDLES A Hymn

IDLES share brooding new track A Hymn

The single will appear on the Bristol band’s upcoming LP Ultra Mono

The streets

The Streets – None of Us Are Getting Out of This Life Alive

Mike Skinner’s once-effortless observations sound forced and out of touch on The Streets’ return

Idles © Charlotte Patmore

IDLES announce new album Ultra Mono, share new single Grounds

IDLES’ third album arrives in September. IDLES have announced their highly-anticipated third album, Ultra Mono….

Idles © Charlotte Patmore

Watch the trailer for new IDLES documentary Don’t Go Gentle

The new documentary charts IDLES’ rise and the formation of their fan community, AF Gang….

Idles © Charlotte Patmore

IDLES release new single Mr Motivator

The first single from the group’s upcoming new album. IDLES have surprise-released a new single,…

IDLES

IDLES share full footage of 2018 Le Bataclan concert

Watch the film of IDLES December 2018 show for free now. IDLES have shared the…

Joe Talbot

Joe Talbot of IDLES announces In Conversation tour

There’s dates for Manchester, London, Halifax, Glasgow and more

Joe Talbot & Jehnny Beth © Jack Johnstone

Jehnny Beth announces solo album To Love Is To Live, shares new single Flower

The Savages frontwoman shared a new single from her first-ever solo Album, due in May

IDLES, Glastonbury 2019 © Chris Cooper

IDLES team up with Kenny Beats for new album

The Bristol band have confirmed their third LP

IDLES, Glastonbury 2019 © Chris Cooper

IDLES announce new live album recorded from Paris

A Beautiful Thing: IDLES Live at Le Bataclan will be released before the year is out

The Downs

The Downs Bristol 2019: Icons from across the musical spectrum bring a political edge

The Downs’ diverse line-up was united by fierce performances and political spirit

IDLES, Glastonbury 2019 © Chris Cooper

IDLES share furious new track I Dream Guillotine

There’s a new video for Mercedes Marxist, too

Mercury Prize

IDLES, slowthai and Little Simz shortlised for 2019 Mercury Prize

Anna Calvi, The 1975, Foals and more have also been nominated for the 2019 Mercury Prize.

IDLES, Glastonbury 2019 © Chris Cooper

IDLES, Holly Herndon, FKA twigs shortlisted for AIM Independent Music Awards

IDLES, Holly Herndon, Four Tet, Black Midi, Little Simz and Dave are just some of the nominees for this year’s AIM Independent Music Awards.

Bilbao BBK LIve

Bilbao BBK Live 2019: A triumph in the Basque mountains

With standout performances from Thom Yorke, Rosalia, Brockhampton and more, Bilbao BBK Live thrums with the energy of a city transformed by investment in arts and culture.

IDLES

In Photos: Relive IDLES emotional Glastonbury debut

IDLES’ Glastonbury debut was one for the history books