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TV on the Radio's Tunde Adebimpe on going solo

The American singer-songwriter joins Q's Tom Power to discuss his new album, Thee Black Boltz, and the spirit of rebellion that runs through the record.

In a Q interview, the American singer-songwriter discusses his new album, Thee Black Boltz

Headshot of Tunde Adebimpe.
Tunde Adebimpe is an American musician who's best known as a founding member of the band TV on the Radio. His debut solo album, Thee Black Boltz, is out now. (Xaviera Simmons)

Tunde Adebimpe made a name for himself fronting the art rock band TV on the Radio. Now, he's released his first solo album, Thee Black Boltz. Adebimpe joins Tom Power to talk about making music without his long-time band, the spirit of rebellion that runs through his new record, and how an album that's born out of some pretty tough stuff ended up sounding so dancey. Plus, he shares a pretty deep philosophical take on what punk rock has in common with Calvin and Hobbes.

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The full interview with Tunde Adebimpe is available on our podcast, Q with Tom Power. Listen and follow wherever you get your podcasts.


Interview with Tunde Adebimpe produced by Lise Hosein.