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Entertainment · Music · published 2026-10-09 · via NME

Bodega discuss new album and rejecting indie tag in NME interview

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Bodega have released their fourth album, All Inside Aquarium, following 2024's Our Brand Could Be Yr Life. Frontman Ben Hozie told NME the record aims for straightforward rock rather than indie-tagged music, combining sincere lyrics with skilled guitar solos. The interview also covers the band's view of artistic value, Geese's rise and conspiracy chatter around them, the Ed Sheeran-Macklemore dispute, and upcoming tour plans.

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Bodega's fourth album, All Inside Aquarium, arrived on October 9, 2026, after 2024's Our Brand Could Be Yr Life. It was produced in Leeds, the New York group's first recording outside its home city, and includes Weather Me, Pick Up The Check, and Literary World.

Frontman Ben Hozie told NME the band favors rock unqualified by indie labels and sees itself as a conceptual rock act, not post-punk. The title track is framed as an existential anthem. The interview also addresses artistic value, Geese's rise and conspiracy chatter, the Ed Sheeran-Macklemore dispute, and upcoming tour plans.

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This story may shape how fans and critics discuss genre labels, artistic worth, and rock's commercial ambitions. Bodega's rejection of indie and post-punk framing could resonate with musicians seeking broader audiences, while commentary on Geese and the Sheeran-Macklemore dispute may fuel online music debates. Tour plans could affect live-music attendees and promoters, though impact likely remains within niche rock and culture coverage.

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