The 1975

The 1975 is an English band formed in Manchester in 2002, led by vocalist Matty Healy. Their music blends pop rock and synth-pop with electronic, funk, and R&B influences, often shifting between guitar-driven songs and atmospheric, synth-based tracks. They are known for genre-mixing arrangements, introspective and observational lyrics, and a distinctive visual and stylistic aesthetic in their releases and live presentations.