News
Notes On a Conditional Form Out Now via Dirty Hit/Interscope
May 22, 2020
By Christopher Roberts
The 1975 have released a new album, Notes On a Conditional Form, today via Dirty Hit/Interscope. Now that the album’s out you can stream the whole thing here. Also, yesterday we posted our review of the album. More
Plus Nick Hakim, The 1975, Moses Sumney, Thao & The Get Down Stay Down, and a Wrap-up of the Week’s Other Notable New Tracks
May 15, 2020
By Christopher Roberts
Welcome to the nineteenth Songs of the Week of 2020. It’s another week under quarantine, the same as the last week. Not much has changed, except that more and more people seem to think it’s a good idea to get back to normal, but a return to anything close to the pre-pandemic society seems a long way off. More
Notes On a Conditional Form Due Out May 22 via Dirty Hit/Interscope
May 13, 2020
By Christopher Roberts
The 1975 are releasing a new album, Notes On a Conditional Form, on May 22 via Dirty Hit/Interscope. Now the English band have shared another single from it, “Guys.” More
Plus Car Seat Headrest, Everything Everything, Jessie Ware, and a Wrap-up of the Week’s Other Notable New Tracks
Apr 24, 2020
By Christopher Roberts (with Lily Guthrie)
Welcome to the sixteenth Songs of the Week of 2020. It’s another week under quarantine, the same as the last week. More
Notes On a Conditional Form Due Out May 22 via Dirty Hit/Interscope
Apr 23, 2020
By Christopher Roberts
The 1975 are releasing a new album, Notes On a Conditional Form, on May 22 via Dirty Hit/Interscope. Now the English band have shared another single from it, “If You’re Too Shy (Let Me Know),” which is about as 1980s sounding as you can get and that’s no bad thing. There’s even a sax solo! The band have also shared an official live video for the song. More
Plus Jess Williamson, EOB, The 1975 and Phoebe Bridgers, and a Wrap-up of the Week’s Other Notable New Tracks
Apr 03, 2020
By Christopher Roberts
Welcome to the thirteenth Songs of the Week of 2020. While more album release dates were pushed back due to COVID-19 and it seems we haven’t reached the peak number of coronavirus cases in America yet, none of that stopped artists from sharing a whole lot of new songs this week. More
Notes On a Conditional Form Due Out May 22 via Dirty Hit/Interscope
Apr 03, 2020
By Christopher Roberts
The 1975 are releasing a new album, Notes On a Conditional Form, on May 22 via Dirty Hit/Interscope. Now the English band have shared another single from it, “Jesus Christ 2005 God Bless America,” that features guest vocals from Phoebe Bridgers. More
Notes On a Conditional Form Due Out April 24 via Dirty Hit/Interscope
Feb 19, 2020
By Christopher Roberts
The 1975 are releasing a new album, Notes On a Conditional Form, on April 24 via Dirty Hit/Interscope. Now the English band have shared another single from it, "The Birthday Party," via a computer animated video. More
Notes On a Conditional Form Due Out April 24 via Dirty Hit/Interscope; Phoebe Bridgers to Support Most U.S. Dates
Jan 16, 2020
By Christopher Roberts
The 1975 have shared a new song, "Me & You Together Song," which has a bit of a Britpop vibe, and have also announced some new North American tour dates, with Phoebe Bridgers to support most dates. More
The 1975, Black Midi, Fontaines D.C., slowthai, and Others Also Nominated
Jul 25, 2019
By Christopher Roberts
This year's Mercury Prize nominees have been announced and they include the latest albums by Cate Le Bon, Anna Calvi, IDLES, Foals, The 1975, Black Midi, Fontaines D.C., slowtai, and more. More
Reviews
Notes on a Conditional Form
Dirty Hit/Interscope
May 21, 2020
By Conrad Duncan
Few artists have attempted to address the responsibilities of a mainstream rock band over the last decade as seriously as The 1975’s Matt Healy. Across three increasingly ambitious records, Healy (and bandmates George Daniel, Adam Hann, and Ross MacDonald) obsessed over the possibilities of what a modern band could be, how it could sound, and what it could stand for. More
A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships
Dirty Hit/Interscope
Dec 17, 2018
By Dom Gourlay
Chuck D once said, "Don't believe the hype" and if it wasn't for the fact he made the statement back in 1988, the Public Enemy frontman could well have been talking about The 1975's A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships. More
A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships
Dirty Hit/Interscope
Dec 17, 2018
By Conrad Duncan
For anyone watching from outside the UK, the rise of The 1975 must be somewhat confusing. How did this band, with their penchant for grand ludicrous statements and stylistic excursions, make the jump from punchline to indie-rock royalty? More
