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Bastille (stylized as BΔSTILLE) is an English indie pop band formed in 2010. The group originated as a solo project by lead vocalist Dan Smith, who later expanded the lineup to include keyboardist Kyle Simmons, bassist and guitarist Will Farquarson, and drummer Chris "Woody" Wood. The band released an independently produced debut single and a self-released EP before signing with Virgin Records. Their first studio album, Bad Blood, was released in March 2013 and debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart. The album included the single 'Pompeii,' which reached number two on the UK Singles Chart. Bastille released the album in the United States later that year. Their second album, Wild World, was released in September 2016, followed by Doom Days in June 2019. In February 2022, they released their fourth album, Give Me the Future, and in October 2024, their fifth album, '&'. Bastille's music has been featured in television shows, films, video games, and advertisements. The band was nominated for four Brit Awards in 2014 and won the British Breakthrough Act. As of August 2021, Bastille had sold over eleven million records worldwide.