Catfish and the Bottlemen

Catfish and the Bottlemen
Catfish and the Bottlemen performing at Brooklyn Steel in 2017
Catfish and the Bottlemen performing at Brooklyn Steel in 2017
Background information
OriginLlandudno, Conwy, Wales
Genres
Years active2007–present (2007–present)
Labels
Members
  • Van McCann
  • Benji Blakeway
Past members
  • Jon Barr
  • Billy Bibby
  • Bob Hall
  • Johnny Bond
Websitecatfishandthebottlemen.com

Catfish and the Bottlemen are a British indie rock band formed in Llandudno, Conwy, Wales, in 2007.[2][3][4][5][6][7][8] Their debut album, The Balcony, was released in 2014, peaking at number ten on the UK Albums Chart and later achieving Platinum certification on 30 December 2016.[9] Renowned for their energetic live performances, the band have toured across North America, South America, Europe, Japan and Australia, performing at festivals including Glastonbury, Reading and Leeds, Latitude, TRNSMT, T in the Park, All Points East, Governors Ball, Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza, Falls Festival and Splendour in the Grass.

On 24 February 2016, Catfish and the Bottlemen were awarded the Brit Award for British Breakthrough Act, marking a significant milestone in their rise. Their second album, The Ride, released on 27 May 2016, debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart and has sold 300,000 units in the UK. The band released their third album, The Balance, on 26 April 2019, which secured the number two spot on the UK Albums Chart.

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