Art Brut

Art Brut has established themselves as a prominent indie rock band, known for their distinctive musical style and insightful lyrical content. After playing their first live performance in May 2003 at The Verge in Kentish Town, Art Brut quickly established themselves as a distinctive indie rock band. The band’s name, inspired by French painter Jean Dubuffet’s definition of outsider art, reflects their punk ethos and artistic approach. The initial lineup, featuring Eddie Argos on vocals, Chris Chinchilla and Ian Catskilkin on guitars, Freddy Feedback on bass, and Mikey Breyer on drums, recorded early demos of tracks like ‘Formed a Band’ and ‘Modern Art.’ Their debut single, ‘Formed a Band,’ released in March 2004 through Rough Trade, made an immediate impact, reaching number 52 on the UK Singles Chart.

This success was followed by their double A-side single, ‘Modern Art’ / ‘My Little Brother,’ released in December 2004 under Fierce Panda, which climbed to number 49 and became Fierce Panda’s highest-charting single at the time. Art Brut signed with Fierce Panda for their debut album, ‘Bang Bang Rock & Roll,’ released in May 2005, featuring re-recorded early tracks and new material. Supporting ‘Bang Bang Rock & Roll,’ Art Brut embarked on extensive touring, including two significant support slots with Oasis in October 2005. Their growing international profile was further cemented with a cover feature on the German edition of Rolling Stone magazine.

Let’s Rock Out!,’ released through Alcopop! Records, reaffirming their enduring presence in the indie rock landscape. In 2019, they collaborated with We Are Scientists for a special Record Store Day EP, followed by the release of a German version of their classic track, ‘My Little Brother,’ titled ‘Mein kleiner Bruder,’ in 2020.