DrownedInSound — There’s no commentary here, social or otherwise. It’s just Ashcroft on the same lyrical autopilot more info

NME — Singer's new album 'These People' is out on May 20 more info

NME — The Verve frontman releases new solo album 'These People' on Friday (May 20) more info

NME — The former frontman talks his latest solo album more info

Guardian Music — From careering around Wigan in his mate’s Mini to posing with a drip in his arm, the former Mad Richard has had a breakneck ride. He may now be living a quieter life but he still wants to be ‘bigger than the Verve’“The way w... more info

NME — Scarborough Fair Festival organisers blame "logistical issues" more info

The Quietus — Our John talks to a fellow Northerner for Noisey; watch it below more info

NME — The Verve frontman calls Noel Gallagher an 'amazing songwriter' more info

NME — New track is available now when pre-ordering forthcoming album 'These People', due May 20 more info

Stereogum — Few British bands from the 1990s, Britpop or otherwise, have been pushed to the sidelines more forcefully than the Verve. I can think of, well, quite a few reasons for this. You’ve got their singer, Richard Ashcroft, a perfectly arrogant British ro... more info