The 1975 formed in Wilmslow, Cheshire in 2002 — Matty Healy, Adam Hann, Ross MacDonald, and George Daniel — and became the emblem of 2010s genre-fluid pop on the Dirty Hit label. The self-titled 2013 debut hit number one in the UK; A Brief Inquiry into Online Relationships (2018) shows how far the ambition runs. Browse The 1975 vinyl, CDs, and reissues at Wax Trax Records.
The 1975 formed in Wilmslow, Cheshire, England in 2002, with a lineup of Matty Healy (vocals, guitar), Adam Hann (guitar), Ross MacDonald (bass), and George Daniel (drums). The four met in school and played together for roughly a decade under various names before settling on The 1975 and signing to the independent label Dirty Hit. Their 2013 self-titled debut reached number one in the UK and launched a career marked by ambitious, concept-driven album rollouts.
The 1975 is known for blending pop, rock, electronic, R&B, and ambient elements, often within a single album. Their work is characterized by Healy's confessional and culturally referential lyrics, glossy 1980s-influenced production, and a self-aware approach to pop stardom. Critics frequently cite the band as emblematic of 2010s genre-fluid pop.
Dirty Hit has issued numerous colored-vinyl variants and special editions across the band's catalog, and the albums' distinctive minimalist artwork has made variant collecting popular among fans. Deluxe and box configurations have accompanied several releases.
Listeners new to The 1975 often start with the self-titled debut (2013) or A Brief Inquiry into Online Relationships (2018). For related listening, see and.
