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No-Man plot 2027 return, promising poignant ballads, twisted pop and electronic excursions to art rock’s heart of darkness
No-Man, the art rock duo of Steven Wilson and Tim Bowness, are preparing new material after a seven-year gap since their last release. Bowness says work is underway on a delayed follow-up to 2019’s Love You To Bits, with a return anticipated in 2027.
The duo are still writing and recording, but have developed initial frameworks for two possible album projects. Their work includes Wilson experimenting with Bowness’s solo material, Bowness adding melodies and lyrics to Wilson’s music, and re-recording older No-Man songs; the planned sound is described as ranging from poignant ballads and distorted pop to electronic and darker art-rock elements.
In short
- No-Man are working towards a 2027 return.
- Two potential album projects are taking shape.
- Steven Wilson and Tim Bowness are revisiting older material.
Explained simply
No-Man is an art rock duo made up of Steven Wilson and Tim Bowness. Art rock combines rock music with experimental and avant-garde elements, creating ambitious and unconventional compositions.
The band have established themselves as influential figures in this progressive musical tradition over several decades, known for work that balances technical complexity with emotional depth. They have cultivated a dedicated following amongst listeners who value artistic ambition and musical innovation.
Steven Wilson also maintains a prolific solo career and works as a producer, whilst Tim Bowness pursues his own solo projects. The duo's working pattern shows periods of creative activity followed by longer intervals between No-Man releases.
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