Idles @ Pinkpop 2026

Post-Punk Punk Rock United Kingdom
Idles

Bio

Idles are a British post-punk band known for their raw, energetic sound and politically charged lyrics, gaining critical acclaim for albums like 'Joy as an Act of Resistance' and 'Ultra Mono'. They have become a prominent voice in modern punk, addressing themes of mental health, toxic masculinity, and social justice.

AI Rating

8

AI Summary

Idles are celebrated for their visceral live performances and ability to channel raw emotion into their music, making them one of the most compelling acts in contemporary punk.

Festival Bio (English)

After their more than successful Pinkpop debut in 2022 primal force IDLES returns to Landgraaf. This band with ideals is known for explosive performances with frontman Joe Talbot pacing and spitting at the center. True to their rebellious nature this Bristol five piece refuses to be boxed into a single genre. Raw post punk made for a wall of death ballads with a rough edge danceable collaborations with Gorillaz and LCD Soundsystem in the universe of IDLES it all makes perfect sense. You want to be part of that.

Details

Number in Act

5

Front Person Gender

♂️ Male

Front Person of Color

No

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