BLACK MIDI

Hellfire

ROUGH TRADE

8/10

FOR three young men in their early twenties, Black Midi have already covered a lot of musical ground. Their 2019 debut, , embraced a twisted mutation of math-rock, jazz and post-punk, recalling Battles at their most discordant or a mutilated King Crimson. 2021’s was a more all-encompassing tonal affair; alongside the frenzied assaults was a softer, more melodic and often poignant side that showed they could veer into avant-folk territory as easily as they could pulverising noise-rock. They continue on this unpredictable route here, on their third