Rock Monsters Romania

Due to overwhelming demand, Black Country, New Road will return to Control for a second show on Friday, April 24, as part of the ctrl LIVE series.

Tickets here

Shows booked by OneDay Live.

Named “the best band in the world” by The Quietus, the British collective emerged at the tail end of the 2010s riding the post-Brexit new wave. Few contemporary bands have demonstrated such a consistent capacity for musical reinvention, cementing their status as one of the most compelling acts of their generation.

The UK press has described them in equally striking terms: “Britain’s most divisive new band,” according to The Guardian, and “Britain’s best new band,” as declared by Mojo.

Their Mercury Music Prize nominated debut, For the First Time, explored an expansive sonic territory from jazz and post-rock to klezmer influences and charted in the UK Top 5. Its follow-up, Ants From Up There, further refined their art-rock meets chamber pop aesthetic, also securing a Top 5 position and critical acclaim.

The band’s remarkable evolution is rooted in a deep friendship and long-standing musical partnership. A mix of classically trained and self-taught multi-instrumentalists, they built momentum performing regularly at The Windmill in Brixton alongside peers such as Squid and Black Midi, quickly earning widespread recognition.

Their latest album, Forever Howlong, stands as another ambitious and singular statement. Produced by James Ford known for his work with Fontaines D.C., Arctic Monkeys, Depeche Mode and Blur the record traverses folk, prog, baroque pop and touches of alternative rock. Subtle nods to artists such as Joanna Newsom, Randy Newman, Fiona Apple and Janis Ian can be felt throughout, while retaining the unmistakable sonic identity that defines Black Country, New Road.

The April 24 show promises an intense and unpredictable live experience, where emotional depth, experimentation and collective energy converge into a truly memorable performance.