Not In My Name

Archive, the singular and acclaimed collective who formed in Croydon, South London, in 1994, release Not In My Name, their 14th studio album.

Not in My Name is a powerful new chapter in Archive’s genre-defying story. Moving between ambient hip-hop, art rock, electronic pop and neo-prog, the 11-track album channels the anger and urgency of turbulent times, led by its epic 18-minute anti-war title track. Across the record, the band’s distinctive vocalists and musicians bring a wide range of perspectives and textures, from punk-inflected intensity to soulful ballads and explosive rap.
 
Arriving just a year after the acclaimed Glass Minds, the album also marks the arrival of rapper Jimmy Collins as a permanent member, bringing fresh energy to Archive’s evolving sound. For founder Darius Keeler, Not in My Name represents a particularly significant moment: “I think it’s the most impressive record we’ve done.”