New beginnings, good blokes, and musical joy at the world’s end!

A discussion with John Lydon about End of World.

In the world of music, John Lydon should need no introduction—considering his work as an author, artist, TV personality and more. As Johnny Rotten he was of course the singer of the Sex Pistols. Shortly after that band’s disintegration, he formed Public Image Ltd., often known simply as PiL. The band has released 11 studio albums throughout its 45-year history with a rotating cast of characters exploring a wide range of musical feels and styles.

The latest PiL album End of World was recorded by Lydon, alongside the band’s longest serving lineup of Bruce Smith on drums, Scott Firth on bass and Lu Edmonds on guitar and any other instruments he can get his hand on…

End of World is a dynamic, shifting work of art that effortlessly combines Viking sea shanties, 1970s glam, 80s post-punk-pop, dub and more all anchored by hypnotic driving drum and bass grooves, textural guitars and of course the poetically nuanced vocals of Mr. Lydon.