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Idles

Idles, stylised as IDLES, is a British post-punk band formed in Bristol in 2009.

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Idles (stylised as IDLES) is a British post-punk band formed in Bristol in 2009. Known for politically charged lyrics, they have released five studio albums, with Tangk reaching number one in the UK in 2024.

What it is

Idles is a five-piece band from Bristol, England, comprising Joe Talbot, Adam Devonshire, Mark Bowen, Lee Kiernan, and Jon Beavis. Their music blends post-punk with punk rock, hardcore, and art rock, and their lyrics often tackle social and political themes.

Why it matters

The band has built a strong international following, with two UK number-one albums (Crawler and Tangk). In 2025, they expanded into film scoring, providing the soundtrack for Darren Aronofsky’s Caught Stealing, showing their reach beyond standard rock releases.

Key details

Idles released their debut album Brutalism in 2017, followed by Joy as an Act of Resistance (2018), Ultra Mono (2020), Crawler (2021), and Tangk (2024). Their work on the Caught Stealing score marks a notable move into film music.

In short

  • British post-punk band from Bristol, formed 2009.
  • Five studio albums; debut Brutalism in 2017.
  • Tangk (2024) hit number one in the UK.
  • Scored Darren Aronofsky's 2025 film Caught Stealing.
Canadian angle

Idles has toured internationally and has a Canadian audience through the wider North American punk and alternative rock scene.

Quick questions

What is Idles?
Idles is a British post-punk band formed in Bristol in 2009.
Who are the members of Idles?
The band consists of Joe Talbot, Adam Devonshire, Mark Bowen, Lee Kiernan, and Jon Beavis.
What genre is Idles?
Idles are commonly described as post-punk, with related classifications including punk rock, post-hardcore, hardcore punk, and art rock.

Sources

  1. Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Idles
    Supports: Formed in Bristol in 2009; lineup; genres; years active; studio albums; 2025 film score credit.
  2. Wikipediahttps://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Idles
    Supports: Band origin and formation in Bristol in 2009.
  3. Wikipediahttps://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Idles_(banda)
    Supports: Album releases including Brutalism, Joy as an Act of Resistance, Ultra Mono, and Crawler.
  4. Wikipediahttps://uk.wikipedia.org/wiki/Idles
    Supports: Five-album discography including Tangk (2024).