A post-punk firebrand cooled by bereavement and industry meltdown, he’s come through surgery and “ego death” with his best album in 30 years. “i still feel like i’ve got a lot left in the tank,” assures the the’s matt johnson.

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A post-punk firebrand cooled by bereavement and industry meltdown

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13 August 2024

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