Black Pumas: ‘We’re not trying to make a political statement’

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As the Austin-based band prepare to find out whether they've won the Grammy for Best New Artist, they speak with Roisin O'Connor about their debut album, soul influences, and why their goal is to unite, rather than divide

The debut solo album of the art-punk pioneer was never going to be predictable, easy-listening. No Home Record channels the dissonance and avant-garde vibe of New York’s experimental no-wave movement in a nine-song, genre-defiant collection that jumps between industrial, minimal electro-rock and abrasive art punk. Uniting the tracks is their creator’s restlessly questing, non-conformist spirit. It’s great to have her back. Nilüfer Yanya isn’t down with the “wellness” industry.

 

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