Foals

Foals formed in Oxford in 2005, Yannis Philippakis, Jack Bevan, Jimmy Smith, Edwin Congreave, and Walter Gervers developing a sound rooted in math rock and dance-punk that was immediately distinctive. Their debut album 'Antidotes' (2008) was a critical success — angular, rhythmically complex, and full of energy — and established them as one of the most exciting new British bands.

'Total Life Forever' (2010) was a significant evolution — more melodic, more emotionally open, and more ambitious. 'Holy Fire' (2013) and 'What Went Down' (2015) continued their development, with each album finding new ways to combine their rhythmic complexity with genuine emotional power. 'Mountain at My Gates' became one of their most beloved songs.

Foals released the two-part 'Everything Not Saved Will Be Lost' (2019) to enormous critical acclaim, widely regarded as their masterpiece. The albums showed a band at the peak of their powers — emotionally raw, musically ambitious, and genuinely thrilling. They have continued to record and perform, remaining one of the most important acts in British indie rock. ⚠ Flag: post-2019 activity — verify any releases since 'Everything Not Saved Will Be Lost Part 2'.