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 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, 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 announce 2021 Bristol show
The Bristol-based band will play at Clifton Downs this summer
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
IDLES have “30 songs on the table” for next album
Guitarist Lee Kiernan said the Bristol band are “testing the waters”
IDLES have begun writing their next album
The Bristol band are already working on the follow-up to Ultra Mono
IDLES – Ultra Mono
The Bristol band takes on topics of anti-capitalism and working-class solidarity head on, with brute force
IDLES announce UK and Ireland tour for 2021
The Bristol band will headline venues across Glasgow, Cardiff, Newcastle, Dublin, London and more
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 share brooding new track A Hymn
The single will appear on the Bristol band’s upcoming LP Ultra Mono
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 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….
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 release new single Mr Motivator
The first single from the group’s upcoming new album. IDLES have surprise-released a new single,…
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 of IDLES announces In Conversation tour
There’s dates for Manchester, London, Halifax, Glasgow and more
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 team up with Kenny Beats for new album
The Bristol band have confirmed their third LP
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 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 share furious new track I Dream Guillotine
There’s a new video for Mercedes Marxist, too
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, 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 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.
In Photos: Relive IDLES emotional Glastonbury debut
IDLES’ Glastonbury debut was one for the history books
IDLES announce biggest headline show to date
IDLES are going on tour in December, including a stop at Alexandra Palace
Idles win Best Album at 2019 Ivor Novellos
The Bristol band won the award for their 2018 LP Joy as an Act of Resistance
IDLES return with new track Mercedes Marxist
The Bristol band have released their first single of 2019
Brit nominees IDLES say winning an award would be “meaningless”
The Bristol five-piece voice their thoughts on being nominated in the British breakthrough category
Watch IDLES perform a mashup of The Streets songs in Live Lounge session
The Bristol band were in the BBC Radio 1 studio today (12 February)
IDLES, Helena Hauff and Jorja Smith announced for Lowlands 2019
The festival will take place in the Dutch village of Biddinghuizen on 16-18 August
IDLES, Brockhampton and Rosalía booked for Bilbao BBK Live 2019
The festival’s next edition will take place from 11-13 July at Kobetamendi
Buy a limited edition print based on IDLES’ Samaritans created by Jeremy Deller
In collaboration with the Samaritans charity, our December cover stars IDLES and Turner Prize-winning artist…
The Top 25 Tracks of 2018
Freedom, fury and big big bangers, here are the tracks that resonated this year
The Top 50 Albums of 2018
Our annual countdown of the albums which captured the mood of this year
IDLES: We’re all in this together
Against the backdrop of broken Britain, the Bristol five-piece have become a symbol for collective joy and care
IDLES confirmed to play Sziget Festival 2019
The week-long event will take place on 7-13 August at Budapest’s Óbudai-sziget
IDLES perform pro-immigration anthem Danny Nedelko on Later… with Jools Holland
The Bristol band made their debut on the show last night
25 Artists Shaping the Future of Music
The acts redefining music – sonically and ideologically – picked by experts
A Love Letter to the NHS, by IDLES’ Joe Talbot
The Bristol artist shares his thoughts on the National Healthcare System – from its unification of the people to the compassion of its staff
IDLES – Joy as An Act of Resistance
Bristol punks IDLES wield the radical power of joy on their second album. The result? A heady rush of present-day fury and hope
Get your hands on a copy of BS-ME, our free limited edition zine with Ace & Tate at their Bristol store launch tomorrow
Introducing BS-ME, a print and online collaboration between Crack Magazine and Ace & Tate celebrating…
IDLES announce new album Joy as an Act of Resistance
Lead single Danny Nedelko is out now
IDLES announce new UK tour dates
A string of shows has been added to the Bristol post-punk band’s schedule
Class of 2017
Helena Hauff, Avalon Emerson, Kali Uchis, Myyki Blanco and more talk heroes, villains and best memes of the year
IDLES, Hookworms and more confirmed for Rough Trade Bristol opening
Following the exciting news that a branch of Rough Trade will be opening in Bristol,…
Simple Things 2017: IDLES
A highlight of our year, IDLES’ channeled raw punk energy into their triumphant homecoming show at Bristol’s Simple Things Festival
7 artists on their favourite horror movies
Zola Jesus, Smokepurpp, Blanck Mass and more on the horror films which left a mark
Idles report stolen guitars, ask fans to “help us get these beauties back!”
The Bristol band have reported that three guitars of “huge sentimental value” have been stolen
Five Takeaways from La Route du Rock
From Mac DeMarco’s cover of A Thousand Miles to the refreshing lack of clashes, here’s what we learned from this year’s La Route du Rock
Five Takeaways from Bilbao BBK Live
From IDLES’ incendiary set to Depeche Mode proving why they’re (still) one of the best in the business, here’s our takeaways from Bilbao BBK Live
IDLES: Brutal, Honest Truth
Known for their raw punk sound and incendiary live shows, IDLES are on the brink of greatness. Find out how they got to this point and hear their debut here, first
Idles‘ top five artists their guitarist has tried (and failed) to make them emulate
The band talk us through the whims of their very suggestible lead guitarist and his beloved CD player
October 2015 Playlist
Choosing the right music at any social gathering can be nerve-wracking. As your quivering hands…
Idles announce new EP, MEAT
The Bristol band also reveal a new video for new song, The Idles Chant Bristol-based…
Idles – Queens
Bristol has always struggled to produce truly influential rock bands. It’s a much lamented fact….