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IDLES make loud, furious post-punk with a big heart. Formed in Bristol in 2009, the band broke through with Brutalism and Joy as an Act of Resistance, then topped the U.K. album chart with Ultra Mono and Tangk. They are a post-punk and punk rock band, with noise rock and alternative influences.
| Formed | 2009, Bristol, England |
| Members | Joe Talbot (vocals), Mark Bowen (guitar), Lee Kiernan (guitar), Adam Devonshire (bass), Jon Beavis (drums) |
| Genres | Post-punk, punk rock, noise rock, alternative rock |
| Label | Partisan |
| U.K. No. 1 albums | Ultra Mono (2020), Tangk (2024) |
Joe Talbot and Adam Devonshire started IDLES in Bristol in 2009, and the band spent years building a following on the live circuit before releasing their debut album, Brutalism, in 2017.
IDLES songs hit hard: pounding drums, distorted bass, slashing guitars and Talbot’s shouted vocals. The lyrics take on toxic masculinity, class, grief and kindness, often with dark humor.
Talbot is the band’s singer and lyricist. Brutalism was shaped by the death of his mother, and “Danny Nedelko”, named after a friend, became an anthem celebrating immigrants.
IDLES became one of the leading bands of the British post-punk resurgence, alongside Fontaines D.C.. Ultra Mono was their first U.K. No. 1 album, Crawler (2021) earned their first Grammy nominations, and Tangk (2024) gave them a second U.K. No. 1.
The raw debut, with “Mother” and “Well Done”.
The breakthrough, with “Danny Nedelko”, “Samaritans” and “Colossus”.
Their first U.K. No. 1 album, featuring “Grounds” and “Model Village”.
A darker, more varied record, with “The Beachland Ballroom”.
Their second U.K. No. 1, with “Dancer” and “Gift Horse”.
These IDLES songs are on our charts and lists:
Fontaines D.C., Joy Division, Shame, Sleaford Mods, Sonic Youth and Turnstile.
IDLES are a post-punk and punk rock band, with noise rock and alternative influences.
Bristol, England. The band formed there in 2009.
“Danny Nedelko” (2018), from Joy as an Act of Resistance.
Yes, two in the U.K.: Ultra Mono (2020) and Tangk (2024).
Joe Talbot, who also writes the lyrics.
IDLES bring the fury of modern post-punk to our playlist. Catch it on The Modern Rock Radio Show, check the radio show schedule, or press play on the live stream. Want a specific song? Send a request or dedication.
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