Kiernan, who made an appearance on the virtual show Guitar.com Live on October 3rd, confirmed this wonderful news, declaring that “we have lots of ideas…there are 30 songs on the table.” IDLES definitely have fierce creative stamina, as Kiernan relayed that “The premise is that we like to keep moving quickly, to keep writing when we’re excited and we want to.” 

IDLES’ ability to churn out smashing albums in quick succession is not a new-found talent for the mighty rock band. Kiernan meditated upon this pattern, revealing that IDLES began writing Ultra Mono almost immediately after the release of their previous project, Joy As An Act of Resistance. Kiernan stated that “nothing really came around until two months before we recorded it. That’s when the whole album solidified as its entity, with all the music together.”

Although IDLES have announced that their fourth album is in the works, Kiernan tells fans not to hold their breath when it comes to their release date. Kienan revealed that “We’re testing the waters…It’s no pressure but we want to find what this album means to us, what it’s going to be, and that takes time, that’s why we start quickly.”

As a talented guitarist, Kiernan also spoke on the importance of putting your ego aside when working closely together in a band. Kiernan divulged that “Because as players, you’re egotistical. It’s natural…You’re like, ‘I wrote this riff! Tell everyone who wrote this riff!’ Who cares who wrote the riff. It’s about the song.” Kiernan’s full interview with Guitar.com Live can be watched here.

Last week, IDLES reached a career milestone by securing their first ever UK Number 1 with  Ultra Mono. Ultra Mono has also gathered the highest number of vinyl record sales, according to the Official Charts Company. Selling over 15,400 vinyl copies in its first week, Ultra Mono overtook Liam Gallagher’s recently released Why Me? Why Not for the top spot on the vinyl charts. 

IDLES frontman Joe Talbot thanked fans for the overwhelmingly positive response to Ultra Mono, saying “Thank you very much for all your support in helping us get to Number One in the album charts…We’re super grateful and we want to thank all of the fans that have carried us through this weird time and have allowed us to remain a band and keep on writing and keep on working. We hope we do you proud.”

On October 5th, IDLES announced that they will play BST Hyde Park 2021, which American rock band Pearl Jam will be headlining. Sharing a snap of the promotional poster to Instagram, IDLES confirmed that “Tickets on sale Saturday the 10th of October at 10:00am”, and provided a direct link for ticket purchase. 

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Tickets on sale Saturday 10th Oct 10 am from https://www.bst-hydepark.com/tickets/pearl-jam-2021/

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IDLES fans rejoiced at this wonderful news, the post gathering over 12,000 likes. More information regarding BST Hyde Park 2021 can be found here.

Ultra Mono is out now.

Confirmed artists for the anticipated tour are singer-songwriter Anna Calvi, Welsh musician Cate Le Bon and Irish punk singer Sinead O’Brien. Other notable artists picked for the stunning ‘Ultra Mono’ line up include London-based punk trio Big Joanie, and French musician Jehnny Beth.

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ULTRA MONO UK & IRELAND TOUR SPECIAL GUESTS @jehnnybeth @annacalvi @CateLeBon @_SineadOBrien_ @bigjoanieband @WITCHFEVER @we_are_shopping @wychelmband Ticket link in bio x

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This decision follows IDLES facing criticism for their lack of support for female artists in the past. In a recent statement to NME, frontman Joe Talbot acknowledged that IDLES previously “did not have enough of a mix of people who are representative of the whole demographic of what we’re about.” 

Talbot maintained that diversity within music is essential for the industry to break out of its systematic status-quo. Talbot stated: “To inspire young black women to be punk musicians, they need to be included in the messaging and welcomed into the culture. Hopefully, young black girls will listen to IDLES and feel welcome in our community. 

IDLES continued by addressing their own white privilege, and how it has played into their careers: “As white men, we are normalised within punk culture. But we understand now and we’re re-educating ourselves – and our audience – that integration and celebration of difference is key to happiness.”

The ‘Ultra Mono’ tour will begin at the iconic Barrowland Ballroom on May 7th 2021, playing two already sold-out gigs at the beloved Glaswegian music venue. The anticipated tour will conclude on June 21st 2021, after four shows at the O2 Academy Brixton, in London.

 

 

 

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IDLES took to Instagram today to confirm details of their 2021 tour. Posting a list of the tour dates and the supporting artists, the Model Village singers also shared a direct link for ticket purchase in their Instagram bio. Receiving over 3,000 likes and comments, the post was met with excitement from fans. 

IDLES’ announcement arrives in the wake of the impending release of Ultra Mono, IDLES’ third studio album, that will follow their last album, Joy As An Act of Resistance (2019). Ultra Mono is set for arrival on Friday September 25th, and will comprise 12 tracks. 

So far, IDLES have released four compelling songs form the Ultra Mono tracklist: Grounds, A Hymn, Model Village and Mr. Motivator, pulsating with punk attitude and high-energy. You can pre-order Ultra Mono here. 

Dates for IDLES’ ‘Ultra Mono’ tour will go as follows:

07/05/2021 – Barrowland Ballroom – Glasgow
08/05 – Barrowland Ballroom – Glasgow
09/05 – Barrowland Ballroom – Glasgow
10/05 – O2 City Hall – Newcastle
12/05 – Motorpoint Arena – Cardiff
13/05 – O2 Academy – Birmingham
14/05 – O2 Academy – Sheffield
16/05 – Vicar Street – Dublin
17/05 – Vicar Street – Dublin
18/05 – Vicar Street – Dublin
20/05 – O2 Victoria Warehouse – Manchester
21/05 – O2 Victoria Warehouse – Manchester
22/05 – O2 Victoria Warehouse – Manchester
18/06 – O2 Academy Brixton – London
19/06 – O2 Academy Brixton – London
20/06 – O2 Academy Brixton – London
21/06 – O2 Academy Brixton – London