News from Nowhere

**News from Nowhere** is a British post-punk/experimental collective known for their immersive, genre-blurring soundscapes and literary-inspired themes. Emerging from Leeds in the late 2000s, the band—anchored by core members Tom Hardwick (vocals, guitar), Sarah Fletcher (bass, vocals), and James Dutton (drums)—mixes spoken-word poetry, dissonant grooves, and hypnotic rhythms, drawing comparisons to artists like The Fall or Public Service Broadcasting. Their recent releases, including *in the factory of insomnia* and *...And the Human Had Half*, showcase their knack for weaving surreal narratives with clanging industrial textures and improvisational energy.

Often described as a "live experience first," News from Nowhere thrives on collaborative, unpredictable performances, and their studio work (released via indie labels like Wrong Speed Records) retains that raw, spontaneous edge. Their 2021 album *The Architecture of Sleep*—which features *Five Fathom Round*—leans into themes of urban decay and fragmented modern life, cementing their reputation as auteurs of the UK’s DIY underground.