Black Country, New Road discography

The discography of Black Country, New Road, an English experimental rock group,^[1] consists of three studio albums, one live album, two extended plays, twelve singles, and six music videos. The band was formed in 2018^[2] in Cambridge by Tyler Hyde, Lewis Evans, Georgia Ellery, May Kershaw, Charlie Wayne, and Isaac Wood.^[3] Within the South London music scene, they often performed at the Brixton Windmill venue^[4] and quickly gained attention for their live shows and early recordings.^[5] Their discography has achieved critical and commercial success, particularly in the United Kingdom.^[6]

Black Country, New Road released their debut single, "Athens, France", in January 2019 through the independent label Speedy Wunderground.^[7] In early 2019, Luke Mark joined Black Country, New Road as a second guitarist, expanding the band to seven members.^[8] Later that year, they issued a second single, "Sunglasses". Both tracks quickly attracted critical attention for their experimental style and eclectic blending of genres,^[9] contributing to the band's early cult following.^[10] Physical editions of the singles became sought after by collectors, with some reportedly resold for over £100.^[5] In October 2020, the band signed with the English record label Ninja Tune.^[11] On 5 February 2021, the band released their debut album, For the First Time. The album was met with critical acclaim^[12] and charted in many different countries, notably debuting at number four on the UK Albums Chart, and it became their first number-one release on the UK Independent Albums Chart.^[13]

Their second studio album, Ants from Up There, was released on 4 February 2022, just four days before Isaac Wood's departure.^[14] The album marked the band's highest commercial success, debuting at number three on the UK Albums Chart,^[13] and charting in more countries than their previous releases. Following this, the band released their first live album, Live at Bush Hall, recorded during three performances in December 2022, which showcased a new set of material written after Wood's departure.^[15] The album peaked at number 92 on the UK Albums Chart.^[13] Their third studio album, Forever Howlong, was released on 4 April 2025 to critical acclaim.^[16] It debuted at number three on the UK Albums Chart and number one on the UK Independent Albums Chart.^[13] The album also charted internationally, reaching number 16 in Germany,^[17] 22 in Australia,^[18] and 135 on the United States Billboard 200, marking their first appearance on that chart.^[19]