Alt-J

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English indie rock band renowned for experimental soundscapes and cryptic lyrics.Formed at Leeds University in 2007, Alt-J gained global acclaim with their Mercury Prize-winning debut album 'An Awesome Wave' (2012). Known for intricate rhythms and literary references, they've released four studio albums and toured extensively.
  • The band name originates from the delta symbol (∆) created by pressing 'Alt-J' on Mac keyboards, symbolizing change.
  • Original bassist Gwil Sainsbury left amicably in 2014 after their debut tour, reducing the band to a trio.
  • Their breakout hit 'Breezeblocks' references Maurice Sendak's 'Where the Wild Things Are', exemplifying their literary-inspired songwriting.
  • Faced criticism for omitting guitarist/bassist in 2018 album credits, later rectified after fan backlash.