Indie Rock
Hailing from Manchester, U.K., the 1975 managed to combine the dark and youthful themes of sex, love, and fear with ethereal alt-rock music. The four-piece met at school in 2002, although lead singer and guitarist Matt Healy was born in London and drummer George Daniel was born across the North Sea in Brussels. The rest of the lineup comprised Adam Hann on guitar and bassist Ross MacDonald. The first incarnation of the band began by covering punk songs at gigs arranged for underage youths -- which would quickly descend into chaos. Influenced by a range of styles, from Michael Jackson, Motown, and the Rolling Stones to the soundscapes of Brian Eno, Boards of Canada, and Sigur Rós, they soon began to apply their pop-influenced hooks and guitar melodies to the lush ambient backdrops they created. In 2012, they released their first EP, Facedown, on U.K. indie label Dirty Hit, and soon after supported Little Comets on their nationwide tour. The lead track from the debut EP, "The City," was played on Huw Stephens' BBC Radio 1 show, and the quartet's energetic live performances endeared them to crowds, while their music began to sweep across music blogs. Toward the end of 2012 they released a second EP, entitled Sex, and the title track was played by influential BBC Radio 1 DJ Zane Lowe. The following year, a third EP appeared, titled Music for Cars, spawning the U.K. Top 20 single "Chocolate." Their popularity continued to rise and they went on to play shows across the U.K., and were also invited to play at industry showcase SXSW in conjunction with a U.S. tour. Their self-titled debut -- recorded with producer Mike Crossey (Arctic Monkeys, Foals) -- was released in 2013. A number one album in the U.K., The 1975 also earned the band attention in the States, where it reached number 28 on the Billboard 200. In 2016, the 1975 returned with their sophomore full-length album, I Like It When You Sleep, for You Are So Beautiful Yet So Unaware of It. Featuring the singles "Love Me" and "The Sound," it found the band moving toward a more '80s adult contemporary pop and R&B-influenced; sound. The album debuted at number one in the U.K. and U.S. ~ Scott Kerr, Rovi
-
Sep 19 MondayLondon, UK Roundhouse
-
Sep 23 FridaySão Paulo, Brazil Audio Club
-
Sep 25 SundayBuenos Aires, Argentina Teatro Vorterix
-
Sep 27 TuesdaySantiago, Chile Teatro La Cupula
-
Sep 29 ThursdayBogota, Colombia Royal Centre Theatre
-
Oct 01 SaturdayFlushing, NY, US Citi Field
-
Oct 05 WednesdayMexico City, Mexico Pepsi Center WTC
-
Oct 07 FridayTorreón, Mexico Unknown venue
-
Oct 08 SaturdayChihuahua, Mexico Unknown venue
-
Oct 13 ThursdayPhoenix, AZ, US Comerica Theatre
-
Oct 14 FridayInglewood, CA, US The Forum
-
Oct 15 SaturdaySan Diego, CA, US Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre
-
Oct 18 TuesdaySan Jose, CA, US San Jose State University (SJSU)
-
Oct 19 WednesdayLas Vegas, NV, US Boulevard Pool, The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
-
Oct 20 ThursdaySalt Lake City, UT, US The Complex
-
Oct 22 SaturdaySpokane, WA, US Knitting Factory Concert House
-
Oct 23 SundayCalgary, AB, Canada Grey Eagle Event Centre
-
Oct 24 MondayEdmonton, AB, Canada Shaw Conference Centre
-
Oct 26 WednesdayWinnipeg, MB, Canada MTS Centre
-
Oct 28 FridayChampaign, IL, US State Farm Center
-
Oct 31 MondayPittsburgh, PA, US Stage AE
-
Nov 03 ThursdayToronto, ON, Canada Air Canada Centre
-
Nov 05 SaturdayUncasville, CT, US Mohegan Sun Arena
-
Nov 09 WednesdayFairfax, VA, US Eagle Bank Arena, George Mason University
-
Nov 11 FridayYpsilanti, MI, US EMU Convocation Center
-
Nov 12 SaturdayGrand Rapids, MI, US DeltaPlex Arena & Conference Center
-
Nov 13 SundayChicago, IL, US Aragon Ballroom
-
Nov 16 WednesdayIndianapolis, IN, US Indiana Farmers Coliseum
-
Nov 17 ThursdayHighland Heights, KY, US BB&T; Arena
-
Nov 18 FridayBoone, NC, US George M. Holmes Convocation Center
-
Nov 21 MondayNashville, TN, US Nashville Municipal Auditorium
-
Nov 22 TuesdayAtlanta, GA, US Fox Theatre
-
Nov 23 WednesdayBirmingham, AL, US BJCC Concert Hall
-
Nov 25 FridayDallas, TX, US South Side Ballroom at Gilley's
-
Dec 13 TuesdayManchester, UK Manchester Arena
-
Dec 15 ThursdayGreenwich, UK The O2 Arena
-
Dec 16 FridayGreenwich, UK The O2 Arena
-
Dec 17 SaturdayNewcastle Upon Tyne, UK Metro Radio Arena
-
Dec 19 MondayGlasgow, UK The SSE Hydro
-
Dec 21 WednesdayBournemouth, UK Bournemouth International Centre (BIC)
-
Dec 22 ThursdayCardiff, UK Motorpoint Arena Cardiff
-
Powered by