The 1975 is an English band that blends alternative rock, pop, electropop, and R&B. Formed in 2002 in Wilmslow, Cheshire, near Manchester, the group consists of Matthew “Matty” Healy (vocals and guitar), Adam Hann (guitar), George Daniel (drums), and Ross MacDonald (bass). Their sound ranges from pop melodies to 1980s influences and electronic experimentation.
After releasing a series of EPs, the quartet made their album debut with The 1975 (2013), produced by Mike Crossey in collaboration with the band itself. Driven by hits such as “Chocolate,” “Sex,” and “Girls,” the album propelled the group to international fame.
The second album, I Like It When You Sleep, for You Are So Beautiful Yet So Unaware of It, was released in February 2016, expanding the use of synthesizers and elements of pop and R&B. In November 2018, the band released A Brief Inquiry into Online Relationships, which won the British Album of the Year award at the 2019 BRIT Awards.
In May 2020, the group released Notes on a Conditional Form, an album that further expanded their sonic diversity. The opening track features a famous speech by environmental activist Greta Thunberg on the climate crisis.
The fifth studio album, Being Funny in a Foreign Language, was released in October 2022 on the Dirty Hit label. With a more concise approach and a focus on organic instrumentation, the album features tracks such as “Part of the Band,” “Happiness,” “I’m in Love with You,” and “About You.”
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