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Biffy Clyro

Alternative rock·Music·established·United Kingdom
WELL LOVED
Quality and recognition well-matched
LISTENERS
1.9M
YT SUBS
250K
CHAMPIONS
0

Biffy Clyro is a Scottish alternative rock band formed in Kilmarnock in 1995, built around the core trio of Simon Neil, James Johnston, and Ben Johnston. They are supported live by touring musicians Mike Vennart and Richard 'Gambler' Ingram, and remain an active band with an extensive discography.

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NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS (5)
  • Formed in Kilmarnock, Scotland in 1995
  • Long-running stable three-piece lineup since 1995
  • Signed to Beggars Banquet in 2001
  • Released album 'Futique'
  • Performed at Rock en Seine festival
WHAT FANS SAY (9)

They're finally coming back to Melbourne, yes!

Last.fm user · lastfm

Biffy Clyro are in my top10 most listened to artists on last.fm but I've not even dived into the B-sides stuff like ever. Thanks for a recommendation

Last.fm user · lastfm

Boy are you in for a treat!

Last.fm user · lastfm

"Hope for an Angel" is a masterpiece.

Last.fm user · lastfm

Biffy's B-Sides up to (and including) Opposites are great. I really miss the "Singles and B-sides era". 2-Part CDs with a lot of material. Streaming killed it all.... Manics, Suede, Mansun, Biffy, Muse, Placebo and a lot more have some great hidden material.

Last.fm user · lastfm

Yes, I've seen them :D Maybe the problem is that when I feel like listening to the band I go on a rotation of their ever-growing main discography and because I've not even over-listened to any individual album I can go back to any of those ones as well. Then I won't feel the necessity to

Last.fm user · lastfm
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FREQUENTLY ASKED (5)
Q:Is Biffy Clyro underrated?

Biffy Clyro has a Quality-to-Fame Gap Score of 0 out of 100. fans across Reddit, YouTube comments, and music forums independently describe them as underrated or a hidden gem. they have notable achievements including formed in kilmarnock, scotland in 1995.

Q:What genre is Biffy Clyro?

Biffy Clyro works in Alternative rock originating from United Kingdom (Kilmarnock, Scotland). As a music artist at the "established" level, Biffy Clyro has a Wikipedia presence and is categorized within the broader Alternative rock scene. They operate independently of major label systems.

Q:How many monthly listeners does Biffy Clyro have?

Biffy Clyro has approximately 1.9M monthly listeners on Spotify. They also have 250K YouTube subscribers. A substantial audience, though the gap analysis identifies areas where recognition still lags behind quality.

Q:Who are similar artists to Biffy Clyro?

Fans of Biffy Clyro often also enjoy Paramore, Reuben, Foo Fighters, Muse, Manchester Orchestra. These artists share common ground in the Alternative rock space and/or the United Kingdom music scene. If you appreciate Biffy Clyro's approach to alternative rock, these artists offer similar qualities.

Q:Why isn't Biffy Clyro more famous?

With a Gap Score of 0/100, Biffy Clyro's artistic quality significantly exceeds their current level of recognition (established). Contributing factors: they operate without major label backing, which limits access to radio play, editorial playlists, and mainstream press coverage.

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