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BV Interviews: Tricky talks going “indie” on ‘Different When It’s Silent,’ the influence of The Specials, more
BrooklynVegan’s interview with Tricky focuses on his return with Different When It’s Silent, his first solo album in six years. He describes it as his first “indie” record, reflecting a renewed creative direction and a move back into public-facing work after a period centred on collaborations and personal grief.
The discussion covers how manager Alan McGee encouraged him to release the material as a Tricky album, alongside contributions from Bristol singer-songwriter Mitch Sanders and rapper Run Red Rambo. Tricky also discusses his early roots in the Wild Bunch and Massive Attack, the continuing influence of The Specials, his views on the “trip hop” label, acting, and an upcoming North American tour.
In short
- Tricky discusses his first solo album in six years.
- Alan McGee helped frame it as a Tricky record.
- The interview covers collaborators, influences and touring.
Explained simply
Tricky is a British musician and producer best known for his pioneering work in the 1990s with Bristol-based groups Wild Bunch and Massive Attack. He was instrumental in developing trip hop, an electronic sound that became influential in British music and culture during that decade. After focusing on collaborations and dealing with personal challenges, he is releasing his first solo album in six years.
The album, titled Different When It's Silent, marks a new creative direction, with Tricky describing it as his first "indie" record. His manager Alan McGee—who managed Oasis and founded Creation Records—encouraged him to release it as a solo album, featuring contributions from Bristol singer-songwriter Mitch Sanders and rapper Run Red Rambo.
This is Tricky's first solo album in six years, marking his return to solo work. For those familiar with his influential role in developing 1990s British trip hop, this new release represents a significant moment in his ongoing career.