
Blur, artist, and swimmer explain 'The Ballad Of Darren' artwork
The band shared insight into the cover to celebrate one month since the album was released

Listen to new, unreleased Blur song 'Sticks And Stones'
The song is a bonus track for the Japanese exclusive edition of 'The Ballad Of Darren'

The story of Flow Festival 2023 – in stunning pictures
From Lorde and Blur to High Vis, Suede and Jockstrap, here's what went down in Helsinki

Øya 2023 review: Blur, Boygenius and new beginnings ring out
Sigrid steps up and Lorde goes from Barbie to Oppenheimer as local talent eyes up the future in Norway

Blur's Damon Albarn says "we're gonna need more drugs to get through absurd AI"
The frontman is the latest artist to speak out on how the technology is impacting music

Blur's Alex James has launched a new 'Britpop' sparkling wine
The bassist has also had a career as a professional cheesemaker

Blur's Damon Albarn on Alex Turner: "He's great – I sing a lot like him on the new album"
The singer previously called Arctic Monkeys “the last great guitar band”

Blur debut new songs live and perform rare deep cuts for first time at intimate Hammersmith gig
Watch the band deliver classic B-sides for the first time and launch 'The Ballad Of Darren' in London

Listen to two new Blur songs, 'The Rabbi' and 'The Swan'
The two new tracks are featured on the deluxe version of 'The Ballad Of Darren'

Alex James says going back to Blur was more "relaxing" than parenting
“Playing the bass in a rock band is the easiest thing”