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British psychedelic pop band known for their distinctive, atmospheric sound blending indie rock, electronic, R&B, and world music influences.Glass Animals formed in Oxford, England, in 2010. Founded by childhood friends Dave Bayley (lead vocals, guitar), Drew MacFarlane (guitar, keys, backing vocals), Edmund Irwin-Singer (bass, keys, backing vocals), and Joe Seaward (drums). They gained critical acclaim with their debut album 'ZABA' (2014) and achieved mainstream success with 'How to Be a Human Being' (2016). Their 2020 album 'Dreamland', featuring the global mega-hit 'Heat Waves', propelled them to international stardom. The band is signed to Wolf Tone, a label co-founded by Paul Epworth.

• Lead singer Dave Bayley is the primary songwriter and producer, shaping the band's unique sonic identity often described as 'tropical psychedelia'.
• Drummer Joe Seaward suffered life-threatening injuries in a cycling accident in Dublin in July 2018. His remarkable recovery allowed the band to resume touring and complete 'Dreamland'.
• 'Heat Waves' broke the record for the longest climb to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart (59 weeks), becoming a global phenomenon partly fueled by TikTok.
• Their early sound was heavily influenced by Bayley's experiences growing up in Texas and Massachusetts before settling in Oxford.