Artist IDLES
Features & Interviews
IDLES talk their Hyundai Mercury Prize-shortlisted ‘Joy As An Act Of Resistance’
The incredible Joe Talbot opens up about the band’s spectacular last twelve months.
17th September 2019
“We’re not about ego boosts, but it’s nice to celebrate the album” - IDLES talk their Hyundai Mercury Prize spot
The always-modest Joe Talbot also confirms he was feeling “clammy but happy” about the nod.
25th July 2019
UNITY: how IDLES are forging a life-affirming community
As IDLES crown their game-changing year with a huge, sold-out London show at the O2 Forum, we meet fans, friends and tourmates to discover just why this band are becoming so important to so many.
23rd December 2018
No More Heroes: IDLES
Battling trauma and forging communities through championing vulnerability and exposing their imperfections, IDLES and their frontman Joe Talbot are offering an outstretched hand.
8th August 2018
IDLES open up about forthcoming second album and its “defiance of love”
Ahead of their DIY Presents show in New York next month, we caught up with singer Joe Talbot.
23rd February 2018
The Importance of Being IDLES
IDLES’ debut album ‘Brutalism’ and its sarcastic blasts of socially-attuned ire has earned them across-the-board acclaim, and now, a spot opening up for the Foo Fighters…
12th October 2017
Album Reviews
5 Stars
IDLES - Joy As An Act Of Resistance
No hyperbole needed; IDLES are the most important band we have right now.
4 Stars
IDLES - Brutalism
As vital as it is volatile.
Reviews / Live
IDLES bring unbridled joy, unity and timely anger to Alexandra Palace
Sweaty, celebratory and utterly triumphant.
December 11, 2019 12:00am
News
IDLES announce new beer ‘KRFSHT’
They’ve teamed up with East London’s Signature Brew ahead of their show at Ally Pally on Saturday (7th December).
December 2, 2019 2:10pm
News
Watch IDLES play ‘Television’ live at Le Bataclan
The new clip is taken from their first-ever live-album, ‘A Beautiful Thing: IDLES Live At Le Bataclan’.
November 19, 2019 3:11pm
News
IDLES announce live album ‘A Beautiful Thing: IDLES Live At Le Bataclan’
The limited double LP is out on 6th December via Partisan Records.
October 18, 2019 10:48am
Reviews / Live
Wolf Alice, IDLES and Nile Rodgers & Chic bring joy at Standon Calling 2019
Friendly Fires and The Big Moon also stand out at the Hertfordshire festival.
August 1, 2019 1:16pm
Reviews / Live
Foals take their rightful Oxford crown, while Wolf Alice, IDLES and more triumph at Truck 2019
It might be a small festival, but it’s got some big-hitting winners.
July 30, 2019 8:22am
News
IDLES, The 1975 and slowthai all shortlisted for 2019 Hyundai Mercury Prize
Foals and Fontaines DC are also among the acts who’ll be vying for the prize this September.
July 25, 2019 11:00am
Archive
IDLES get animated in new ‘Never Fight A Man With A Perm’ video
A cartoon Joe Talbot fights it out in the arcade game style visuals.
July 15, 2019 3:04pm
News
Green Man Festival Releases Third Wave of Acts
The Big Moon, Villagers, Self Esteem and more have been added to the line-up.
July 9, 2019 2:35pm
Reviews / Live
IDLES fulfil a lifelong dream and cement their status as stars at Glastonbury 2019
The band’s set on the Park stage is rammed, jubilant and formative.
June 28, 2019 9:54pm
News
IDLES announce huge year-end UK shows
The band have scheduled four UK shows, including a stint at London’s Alexandra Palace.
June 24, 2019 10:59am
News
IDLES, Squid for inaugural Primavera Weekender
It’ll take place in Benidorm this November.
May 29, 2019 4:31pm
News
IDLES, The 1975 win at Ivor Novello songwriting awards
The ceremony took place in central London this afternoon.
May 23, 2019 5:03pm
News
IDLES share new track ‘Mercedes Marxist’
The Bristol band have shared their first new material since last year’s ‘Joy As An Act Of Resistance’.
May 7, 2019 3:00pm
News
IDLES, Employed To Serve, Heavy Lungs and more to play Shangri-La at Glastonbury 2019
The latest stage announcement for Worthy Farm is here, and it’s a big’un!
May 1, 2019 5:18pm
Reviews / Live
It’s community and chaos at IDLES’ three-night stand at London’s Electric Ballroom
Moments of tenderness belie outright ferocity.
April 9, 2019 6:15pm
News
IDLES cover Her’s in Liverpool
The band paid tribute to the late two-piece at a show in their hometown.
April 1, 2019 10:33am
News
The Killers, The Cure, IDLES, more for Glastonbury 2019
Tame Impala, The Streets, Miley Cyrus and Pale Waves are also among those Pilton-bound.
March 15, 2019 9:10am
News
IDLES, Rex Orange County, Erykah Badu and more for Paris festival We Love Green
Metronomy, Flohio and more are also on board for the June event.
February 20, 2019 11:00am
News
IDLES, PUP, White Lies and more are headed to Pukkelpop 2019
The Belgium festival has already announced The National, Tame Impala, Billie Eilish and Royal Blood, among others.
February 18, 2019 4:39pm