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Sleaford Mods

Post-punk / Electronic-punk (spoken-word)·Music·indie·United Kingdom
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ONES TO WATCH
Strong signals, deserves more attention
LISTENERS
411K
YT SUBS
138K
SOCIAL
234K
CHAMPIONS
0

Sleaford Mods are an English post-punk/electronic-punk duo from Nottingham, formed in 2007, consisting of vocalist Jason Williamson and musician Andrew Fearn (joined 2012). They are known for minimalist, abrasive production paired with blunt, deadpan spoken-word vocals delivering social commentary on austerity-era Britain and working-class life.

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NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS (8)▼
  • •Recognition for transforming punk into poetic expression
  • •'English Tapas' nominated for an award
  • •Re-signed to Rough Trade Records after an independent release
  • •Notable Pitchfork review for 'Divide and Exit'
  • •Nominated for the IMPALA Album of the Year Award
  • •Public tribute mention tied to Terry Hall's death
  • •Booked act for Dour Festival 2026
  • •Released 'UK GRIM' (2023) via Rough Trade Records
WHAT FANS SAY (8)▼

“I remember first time I saw their live performance, I legitimately thought Jason had tourette's. Those twitchings and crow caws are priceless.”

Last.fm user · lastfm

“Happiest blokes from Nottingham”

Last.fm user · lastfm

“revisiting these lads since half a decennium or something and they're labeled crank wave now? what the hell is even that. the Mods should complain about dumb genre names on their next album, to give voice to the worries of middle-aged men who have trouble keeping up”

Last.fm user · lastfm

“The hate is just dumb. They're pretty great”

Last.fm user · lastfm

“How weak is your position that you demand that other people share your views? We are all brainwashed by the media, we don’t even know 10% of the truth.”

Last.fm user · lastfm

“lol. This pair sound like those old blokes who meet in Wetherspoons to complain about everything that the rest of the world is enjoying.”

Last.fm user · lastfm
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Q:Is Sleaford Mods underrated?

Sleaford Mods has a Quality-to-Fame Gap Score of 44 out of 100. there is a meaningful gap between their artistic quality and mainstream recognition. they have notable achievements including recognition for transforming punk into poetic expression.

Q:What genre is Sleaford Mods?

Sleaford Mods works in Post-punk / Electronic-punk (spoken-word) originating from United Kingdom (Nottingham, England). As a music artist at the "indie" level, Sleaford Mods is categorized within the broader Post-punk scene. They operate independently of major label systems.

Q:How many monthly listeners does Sleaford Mods have?

Sleaford Mods has approximately 411K monthly listeners on Spotify. They also have 138K YouTube subscribers and approximately 234K combined social media followers. A significant audience, though their gap score suggests room for much wider recognition.

Q:Who are similar artists to Sleaford Mods?

Fans of Sleaford Mods often also enjoy Fat White Family, Pulp, Fontaines D.C., Isis, Faust. These artists share common ground in the Post-punk space and/or the United Kingdom music scene. If you appreciate Sleaford Mods's approach to post-punk / electronic-punk (spoken-word), these artists offer similar qualities.

Q:Why isn't Sleaford Mods more famous?

With a Gap Score of 44/100, Sleaford Mods's artistic quality significantly exceeds their current level of recognition (indie). Contributing factors: they operate without major label backing, which limits access to radio play, editorial playlists, and mainstream press coverage; they lack a Wikipedia page, reducing their visibility in search engines and AI-powered discovery tools.