JAPANDROIDS

Japandroids are a Canadian rock duo from Vancouver, British Columbia, formed in 2006. The band consisted of Brian King on guitar and vocals and David Prowse on drums and vocals. Their debut album, Post-Nothing, was released in 2009. Their second album, Celebration Rock, came out in 2012 and received widespread critical acclaim, with Rolling Stone naming it one of The 10 Coolest Summer Albums of All Time and Spin naming the duo Band of the Year. The band toured extensively in support of both albums, performing approximately 500 shows in 44 countries between 2009 and 2013. Their third studio album, Near to the Wild Heart of Life, was released in 2017 and featured a more polished aesthetic, accompanied by extensive touring. In October 2024, they released their fourth and final album, Fate & Alcohol, after several years of inactivity. Their music has been described as blending classic rock influences, such as Bruce Springsteen and Tom Petty, with punk rock influences like the Replacements and Hüsker Dü.