Art Brut are a Berlin-based English and German indie rock band formed in 2003. Their debut album, Bang Bang Rock & Roll, was released on 30 May 2005, with its follow up, It's a Bit Complicated, released on 25 June 2007. Named after French painter Jean Dubuffet's definition of outsider art – art by prisoners, loners, the mentally ill, and other marginalized people, and made without thought to imitation or presentation – South London's Art Brut were tagged by NME as part of the "Art Wave" scene that also included bands such as The Rakes, Franz Ferdinand and Bloc Party. The band released further albums, Art Brut vs Satan in 2009 and Brilliant! Tragic! in 2011. A fifth album, Wham! Bang! Pow! Let's Rock Out!", was released in 2018. The band's sound is characterised by their straightforward guitar rock setup, as well as frontman Eddie Argos' enthusiastic sprechgesang-style vocal delivery, and his humorous, often self-reflexive lyrics about music, relationships and other personal interests.
Links to Peel[]
Peel played their track 'Formed A Band' on his shows and after his death, Rob Da Bank, continued playing their material. The band had several Festive Fifty entries after Peel's death on BBC Radio One and Dandelion Radio.
Festive Fifty Entries[]
- 2004 Festive Fifty: Formed A Band #31
- 2005 Festive Fifty: Emily Kane #38
- 2009 Festive Fifty: Demons Out! #37
Shows Played[]
- 11 February 2004: Formed A Band (single) Rough Trade
- 09 March 2004: Formed A Band (single) Rough Trade
- March 2004 (FSK): Formed A Band (CD Single) Rough Trade
- 25 November 2004 (Rob Da Bank): ‘My Little Brother’ (CD single) (Fierce Panda)
- 30 November 2004 (Rob Da Bank): 'Modern Art' (CD Single) - (Fierce Panda)
- 08 December 2004 (Rob Da Bank): 'These Animal Menswear' (EP- Modern Art/My Little Brother) - (Fierce Panda)
- 29 December 2004 (Rob Da Bank): 'Formed A Band (CDS)' (Rough Trade) FF #31