From the intricate to the deliciously odd | Redolent share track-by-track breakdown of debut album Dinny Greet
Edinburgh band Redolent reveal the creative process behind their debut album Dinny Greet, offering a detailed track-by-track breakdown.
Article Type: Interviews
From primal poetry to cultural duality | Slate share track-by-track breakdown of their debut EP, Deathless
Cardiff band Slate break down their debut EP Deathless, revealing how primal poetry and cultural duality shape their unique sound, blending post-punk and post-rock influences.
Pillow Queens: 'Love is a multifaceted word that isn't conveyed in just four little letters'
In an exclusive interview, Pamela Connolly shares insights into Pillow Queens' songwriting process, cultural influences, and their forthcoming UK and US tours.
James Vincent McMorrow: 'It's music to believe in. Simple as that'
We hear about the transformative journey of James Vincent McMorrow as he returns to his roots with the folk-inspired album 'Wide Open, Horses', a stark contrast to his mainstream exploits.
The Klittens: 'We're a democratic band. We vote on everything and have internal surveys!'
In this exclusive interview, The Klittens discuss their journey from activism to artistry, their unique creative evolution, and how they handle the complexities of tour life.
Big Special: 'Life in this country is based on discontentment, on putting up and shutting up. We want some identity and we want what's ours'
Ahead of their debut album release, we talk to Birmingham’s Big Special about their unique perspective on the Black Country's legacy, the political undertones of their music, and life as working-class musicians.
From club bangers to social commentary | Home Counties share track-by-track breakdown of debut album
With influences from early 2000s pop to Talking Heads, Home Counties' debut album navigates themes of urban living, friendship, and self-reflection.
Dea Matrona: 'The great thing about Irish culture is you grow up with this subconscious, melodic aura around you'
Orláith Forsythe of Dea Matrona discusses the band'ss rise from street performances to major festivals and the deep Irish roots of their musical influences.
Porij: 'We never expected to go far because we called our band Porij, spelt dumb'
Porij tell whynow how dance music helps us let go, mixing the perfect blend of bleak and goofy lyrics, and about bopping about the big city in your mid-20s.
Anna Friedberg: 'I was scared writing German lyrics for the first time with Hot Chip. You can hide behind English words but German is much more direct'
Anna Friedberg discusses her transition from a solo artist to forming Friedberg, and the deep-rooted literary and musical influences that shape their sound.
Homeshake on his 'dark' new album: 'People started asking if I was okay, but growing up drinking behind dumpsters didn't seem sad to me'
Homeshake's CD Wallet is a journey into the nostalgic and sometimes gloomy memories of youth - of suffocating suburbia and the raucous bands of music TV - all set against the backdrop of his evolving musical style.
The night the Rolling Stones rocked Blackpool into chaos and got banned from the city for almost 50 years
In 1964, the Rolling Stones sparked a notorious riot in Blackpool, leading to a near half-century performance ban and defining their rebellious legacy.
English Teacher: 'Basically, we didn't want to half arse it'
Daring and diverse, English Teacher's debut album 'This Could Be Texas' showcases their refusal to conform, featuring tracks that range from dreamy indie to glitching dance.
Bodega: 'I elevated rock as transcendental, but in my 20s I realised it's always been crassly commercial'
In a candid conversation with Ben Hozie and Nikki Belfiglio, we uncover the layers behind Bodega's music, discussing everything from continental philosophy to rock's corporate origins.
From chapel echoes to studio magic | Lo Moon share track-by-track breakdown of new album
Exploring themes of change and self-expression, Lo Moon returns with an introspective and ambitious third album, led by the revealing single 'Borrowed Hills'.
From despair to redemption | Palace share track-by-track breakdown of new album Ultrasound
Palace return with a profound exploration of love, loss, and redemption in their new album, as revealed to whynow in a detailed track-by-track commentary.
Deep Tan: 'The Xenomorph is sexy. She’s shiny like latex'
We chat to indefinable East London punks Deep Tan about sci-fi fan-fic, dating apps, “genius” Dan Carey, and touring with Queens of the Stone Age.
Yellow Days: 'I don't like the sound of my own voice. I don't like watching myself onscreen. My sense of self is muted and negative'
Yellow Days tells whynow about his loathing for postmodernity and personality cults, his large Dutch forehead, and realising he was turning into a spoilt little pop star.
Master Peace: 'There's more to this than 'Black guy making indie music''
With his debut album, Master Peace is reimagining indie music, crafting a record filled with self-awareness, community, and a pursuit of joy amidst a world in turmoil.
The Snuts: ‘Sometimes you need to break away to be a better version of yourself’
We speak to The Snuts frontman Jack Cochrane to discuss putting their new album Millennials together in a humble Scottish studio, the band’s decision to break away from their major label and why guitarist Joe McGillveray isn’t the trained stonemason some had previously thought.
‘Fizzy, dark and energetic’ | The Manatees share track-by-track breakdown of new EP ‘Different State Of Mind’
The Manatees frontman Jay Harris gives us a track-by-track rundown of the band's new EP, Different State of Mind.
Real Estate: '‘Don't bore us, get to the chorus’ kept ringing in our heads like a mantra'
Real Estate, the masters of mellow indie nostalgia adopt country pop and reclaim their confidence on new album, Daniel.
FelixThe1st: ‘I’ve been blessed to make music my career so wanted to take a risk’
When a rising rapper wins a MOBO award largely on account of their lyrical flow and freestyling, you’d assume they’d stick to the genre. Yet 22-year-old Londoner FelixThe1st isn’t about the tried and tasted – a fact reflected in the title of his debut project, I Hope You Never Fit In, out now.
True Detective: Night Country - How Vince Pope scored the chilling crime drama
Ahead of the upcoming series finale of True Detective: Night Country, we caught up with British composer Vince Pope who scored the eerie crime drama.
Max Newy of Overpass: 'The people make Birmingham. It's a down-to-earth city that keeps you grounded'
For Max Newy and his fellow Brummie bandmates, Overpass is the musical highway none of them thought they'd be taking when they started dabbling during...
IDLES tell whynow about the basslines that made the band
Ahead of the release of their new album TANGK, IDLES' powerhouse bass player Adam ‘Dev’ Devonshire tells whynow about his most influential and favourite basslines.
Courting: 'Even when we’re using cliche genre stereotypes, it’s for a genuine reaction, not a joke'
Sean Murphy-O'Neill of Courting discusses the band's intentional use of genre stereotypes to create a nostalgic yet fresh sound in 'New Last Name'.
Navigating youth and loneliness | Flat Party share track-by-track breakdown of first EP
With their self-titled debut EP, Flat Party brings an exciting mix of art-rock and sixties pop, highlighting their journey from art school to the indie limelight.
From Travis Scott to Michael J. Fox, trashhand is a photographer with a fearless spirit
From capturing Michael J. Fox and Travis Scott to revealing the unseen beauty of abandoned places, this is trashhand's photographic journey.
Marika Hackman: ‘I was basically panic digging with this record’
Marika Hackman spent her 20s aggressively toying with identity. After the release of her dreamy, depressing 2015 debut album We Slept At Last, she...
