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IDLES

post-punk·Music·established·United Kingdom
WELL LOVED
Quality and recognition well-matched
No Gap
LISTENERS
1.2M
YT SUBS
266K
SOCIAL
692K
CHAMPIONS
0

IDLES is a British post-punk band formed in Bristol in 2009, consisting of five members with Joe Talbot as lead vocalist. They achieved breakthrough success with their 2017 debut album 'Brutalism' and have since become one of Britain's prominent rock bands, known for their political messaging on topics like class and toxic masculinity.

NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS (4)
  • Multiple UK No.1 albums
  • Mercury Prize nomination for 'Joy as an Act of Resistance'
  • Multiple AIM Awards wins
  • Grammy nominations in 2025
SIMILAR ARTISTS (5)
FREQUENTLY ASKED (5)
Q:Is IDLES underrated?

IDLES has a Quality-to-Fame Gap Score of 0 out of 100. they have notable achievements including multiple uk no.1 albums.

Q:What genre is IDLES?

IDLES works in post-punk originating from United Kingdom (Bristol). As a music artist at the "established" level, IDLES has a Wikipedia presence and is categorized within the broader post-punk scene. They operate independently of major label systems.

Q:How many monthly listeners does IDLES have?

IDLES has approximately 1.2M monthly listeners on Spotify. They also have 266K YouTube subscribers and approximately 692K combined social media followers. A substantial audience, though the gap analysis identifies areas where recognition still lags behind quality.

Q:Who are similar artists to IDLES?

Fans of IDLES often also enjoy Sleaford Mods, Fontaines D.C., Protomartyr, Dry Cleaning, Shame. These artists share common ground in the post-punk space and/or the United Kingdom music scene. If you appreciate IDLES's approach to post-punk, these artists offer similar qualities.

Q:Why isn't IDLES more famous?

With a Gap Score of 0/100, IDLES'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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