Art Brut

Formed in London in 2003, Art Brut rooted itself in the British indie rock scene of the early 2000s with a sound mixing alternative rock, post-punk revival, garage rock and power pop. The band quickly stood out for Eddie Argos's songwriting and its half-spoken phrasing, close to spoken word, laid over nervy guitars and short, direct and ironic tracks. After the first singles 'Formed a Band' and 'Modern Art / My Little Brother', Art Brut released the album Bang Bang Rock & Roll in 2005, then It's a Bit Complicated in 2007. The band continued with Art Brut vs. Satan in 2009 and Brilliant! Tragic! in 2011, two records that extend this very frontal way of approaching pop culture, social relations and self-deprecation. After several lineup changes, Art Brut remained centered around Eddie Argos, Ian Catskilkin and Freddie Feedback, later joined by Toby MacFarlaine and Charlie Layton. Their fifth album, Wham! Bang! Pow! Let’s Rock Out!, appeared in 2018. Between UK, European and American tours, festival appearances and parallel projects of its members, Art Brut has preserved a very legible identity, made of post-punk tension, immediate melodies and a dry, narrative and absurd tone.