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New Model Army

Post-punk / Rock (with folk and punk influences)·other·indie·United Kingdom
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Strong signals, deserves more attention
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134K
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0

New Model Army is an English rock band formed in Bradford, West Yorkshire, in 1980, led by singer/songwriter Justin Sullivan, blending punk, rock, folk, and post-punk influences. The band has maintained creative independence through major label deals with EMI and Epic, their own label Attack Attack Records, and remains active with a 2024 album ('Unbroken') and ongoing tours.

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NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS (5)
  • Signed to major labels EMI and Epic while maintaining creative control
  • 'Unbroken' received an 8/10 review rating
  • Partnered with U.S. indie label Devil Doll Records for a 2006 EP release
  • Founded own label Attack Attack Records
  • Released 2024 album 'Unbroken' supported by a tour
WHAT FANS SAY (8)

After now being 50, I must admit that NMA is still one of the best bands on this planet.

Last.fm user · lastfm

Saw these guys open for Billy Idol this week and I have no idea how I'd never heard of them before. Great performance and sound with a delicious discography I'm currently spending my time picking through.

Last.fm user · lastfm

I had a pleasure to see the band live recently, and it was amazing. Both new and old song sound even greater live

Last.fm user · lastfm

So, I listened to Vegeance for the first time in about 5 years, such a great album! The anger, the witty lyrics, the melodies, nothing is out of place, but the world itself, I guess.

Last.fm user · lastfm

Vengeance is my favorite. Top 3 NMA for sure!

Last.fm user · lastfm

I don't know when or why I stopped listening to these guys, but man, getting back into em really shows how much I missed em. New album soon? YES! ♥

Last.fm user · lastfm
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Q:Is New Model Army underrated?

New Model Army has a Quality-to-Fame Gap Score of 46 out of 100. there is a meaningful gap between their artistic quality and mainstream recognition. they have notable achievements including signed to major labels emi and epic while maintaining creative control.

Q:What genre is New Model Army?

New Model Army works in Post-punk / Rock (with folk and punk influences) originating from United Kingdom (Bradford, West Yorkshire). As a other artist at the "indie" level, New Model Army has a Wikipedia presence and is categorized within the broader Post-punk scene. They are signed to a major label.

Q:How many monthly listeners does New Model Army have?

New Model Army has approximately 134K monthly listeners on Spotify. A significant audience, though their gap score suggests room for much wider recognition.

Q:Who are similar artists to New Model Army?

Fans of New Model Army often also enjoy Killing Joke, The Cult, Fields of the Nephilim, The Mission, The Levellers. These artists share common ground in the Post-punk space and/or the United Kingdom other scene. If you appreciate New Model Army's approach to post-punk / rock (with folk and punk influences), these artists offer similar qualities.

Q:Why isn't New Model Army more famous?

With a Gap Score of 46/100, New Model Army's artistic quality significantly exceeds their current level of recognition (indie). Contributing factors: minimal social media and YouTube presence limits their discoverability outside of direct music platforms.