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James Blake has nothing left to prove

Seven albums deep, James Blake is no longer chasing chart positions or fire-emoji approval. 'Trying Times' finds him back in London and unafraid to confront capitalism, celebrity culture and his own ambition, delivering a record that's both deeply personal and politically awake.

Mar 16, 2026 • 7:00 PM

If the Car Beside You Moves Ahead

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James Blake has nothing left to prove

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James Blake has dropped a new track, 'Death Of Love', from his upcoming album 'Trying Times'

James Blake defends Coldplay, calls criticism of band 'not cool anymore'

James Blake will perform a solo piano set at Solstice at Wasing festival

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James Blake has released a new live performance video for his single 'Like The End'

James Blake and Mala will perform a back-to-back DJ set at Field Day 2025

Normani has shared her 'Dopamine' tracklist, featuring a James Blake collaboration

James Blake has released a new single, 'Loading'

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