The world outside feels permanently on fire. Open your phone on any given day, and there’s a messy, endless cascade of war, political fracture, and strangers shouting into the void., per Clash Magazine.
On the cover of his seventh album, Trying Times, UK producer, singer/songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist James Blake is silhouetted in shadow, his hands raised to the many plates spinning around him. separately, Under the Radar reported.
Stream releases from Kim Gordon, Elucid, James Blake, and more. (Pitchfork News)
Why It Matters Here
As the world outside feels overwhelming, James Blake’s latest album, *Trying Times*, offers a much-needed sonic refuge. Fans can experience this introspective electronic artist live when he takes the stage at the iconic Greek Theatre in Los Angeles on June 12, 2026.
Last updated March 13, 2026.