For many years, The 1975 has been one of the best rock bands in England. Finally, they are starting to receive acclaim and recognition worldwide, including a fanbase in the U.S. that’s quickly growing. Born in the city of Manchester, the same place that gave the world Oasis, The 1975 formed in 2002 when the members were still in high school. The original lineup has been together ever since, and the band has never given up on their dreams. Of course, it took nearly 15 years for people outside of England to know their name. But with the release of their second albumin 2016, The 1975 finally became an act known throughout the world.

Style and Class

Without question, The 1975 is one of the most diverse and experimental groups to ever come out of England. If you had to put them in a box, you might say that they’re a pop-rock band, an indie-rock band, or even a synthetic-pop act. But during nearly two decades as a band, The 1975 has covered a wide range of genres and hasn’t shied away from trying new things. At times, they’ve sounded like a punk band. At other times, they’ve sounded like a funk band. The 1975 has even dabbled with jazz, gospel, and soul, all musical styles that you rarely see mixed with rock. No matter what they do, the creativity of The 1975 can’t be questioned, nor can the energy they bring to the stage during live performances.

The Words That You Say

In addition to their unique and experimental sound, the one thing that has always drawn fans to The 1975 is the band’s lyrics. Frontman Matthew Healy has never been shy about getting personal with his lyrics or trying to make a statement. From songs like “People” to “Sincerity is Scary,” The 1975 has always used their music as a way to comment and culture and politics. In fact, the band released a self-titled song in 2019 features climate change activist Greta Thunberg. That song was part of the band’s fourth album, Notes on a Conditional Form, which was released in 2020 to worldwide praise and success.