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OPINION - Writing a filmscore reminded me what Idles are all about

Darren Aronofsky, the man who directed Requiem for a Dream, wanted to play Idles’ ‘Love Song’ as his first dance. His fiancé was like “get fucked”. When I met him on Jimmy Fallon’s show and he told me the story, I told him she had a point – I wouldn’t…

Evening Standard

Idles frontman Joe Talbot eyes film career after scoring Caught Stealing

Joe Talbot would like to make his own movie one day after studying the art form and getting to score Darren Aronofsky crime thriller Caught Stealing.

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Idles' new album is 'more driven'

Idles have "recorded a bunch of songs" for their new album and their are hoping it will be finished by the end of the year with frontman Joe Talbot declaring the record is "more driven" than their previous offerings.

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Idles: 'To need validation from awards would be toxic'

Idles say it is "toxic" to seek validation from awards, even though they are happy about their recent Grammys nominations.

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Idles lead fans on 'f*** the King' chant at major Glasgow gig

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"If you died in your house, within hours most dogs would start eating your face": An interview with Idles about music, politics, dancing and dogs

Dialling back on the aggressive approach that has helped bring Idles this far, and putting swing to the stomp, Idles' latest album is intended to make you shake a leg rather than a fist

Louder

Idles lead Glastonbury crowd in anti-King chant as new Banksy work appears in crowd

‘Historic’ set’s been branded ‘best’ Glastonbury performance ‘ever seen’

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‘The new British national anthem’: Thousands chant ‘f*** the King’ at Glastonbury

THOUSANDS of people were heard chanting “f*** the King” during a rock band’s set at Glastonbury.

The National (Scotland)

Glastonbury 2024: How to watch the BBC’s live coverage

Broadcaster has unveiled its coverage plan for this year’s festival at Worthy Farm, including headliner performances on the Pyramid Stage from Dua Lipa, Coldplay and SZA

The Independent UK

“We’re trying to avoid sounding like a conventional guitar band… Our goal has always been to expand what guitars can do”: Idles’ radical guitar duo dissect their “violent, dark tones” and explain why modeling is “wack”

Savage, socially charged and allergic to cliché, Idles are less categorisable than ever on fifth album, Tangk, and its dynamic guitar partnership Mark Bowen and Lee Kiernan are holding nothing back

Guitar World

"I wish you could feel what I feel, it's magical": Idles feel the love at joyous homecoming show in Bristol

Idles may have traded aggression and abrasion for melody and mindfulness on new album Tangk, but they're still a thrillingly liberating force of nature live

Louder

Idles: Tangk review – the Bristol firebrands change tack – with an album of love songs

There’s less seething, more singing as the Bristol band’s fifth album finds them evolving musically, artistically and emotionally

The Guardian - UK

"When I lived the 'rock star' lifestyle I have never felt so far away from myself. At times I actively hated myself and sought out my own destruction." How Frank Carter stepped back from the abyss and learned to love and be loved again

Dark Rainbow, the new album from Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes is both an open-hearted survivor's manual and a bold new chapter in the evolution of one of Britain's finest, most fearless artists. But it took a walk through hell to get there

Metal Hammer

Idles - TANGK album review: the band's incendiary energy takes a surprising diversion

Fittingly, this post-Valentine’s Day release shows a soppy new side to the spiky Bristol punks

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The Guardian - UK

Idles: Tangk review – a return to joy as an act of resistance

It doesn’t all work, but there are plenty of smart, intriguing ideas as Idles prove they don’t just do howling fury

Louder

The new Idles video is sung by a deep fake version of Coldplay's Chris Martin as he appeared in the video for Yellow two decades ago and we have no idea what's going on any more

Idles' single Grace comes from new album TANGK, out this Friday

Louder

“I have always been interested in writing about empathy and communion as a tool to fight the fascist government that we are under": Idles' Joe Talbot wants to see the British government "crushed"

Idles may be releasing an album of love songs, but don't get the idea that they're toning down their views

The Guardian - US

The return of Idles: ‘I don’t have to hide behind violence any more’

The outspoken British band have a new album full of love, but still feel anger towards a heartless government and a collapsing society

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Louder

"Much of TANGK lacks the outspoken, no-holds-barred spark of their earlier outings": on album five, Idles argue that love is all we need. You may crave something more

As they continue to evolve, IDLES resist the temptation to revisit former glories on TANGK

Louder

"Working with your heroes, you come at the situation with self-doubt": Idles on teaming up with Radiohead producer Nigel Godrich for their new album

The punk five-piece also enlisted Kenny Beats and LCD Soundsystem's James Murphy

Metal Hammer

10 new albums coming in 2024 to get incredibly excited about right now

New music incoming from Green Day, Bob Vylan, The Last Dinner Party, Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes, IDLES and more? Hurry up 2024

Wales Online

Call The Midwife viewers praise show for handling of sensitive topic

Viewers were left sobbing at the powerful issue tackled in the episode

The Independent UK

Adele delights fans as she pays homage to Hamlet’s Ophelia in ‘I Drink Wine’ video

Fans praised ‘beautiful’ visuals of new video

The Independent UK

Glastonbury: Who is Big Jeff? The man Idles and Self Esteem paid tribute to

Music superfan was seriously injured in a house fire

The Independent UK

‘A dark day for women’: Roe vs Wade overturning by Supreme Court sparks anger among Glastonbury artists

Phoebe Bridgers, Idles and more have also condemned the decision

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