FIDLAR

About

Originating from Los Angeles, FIDLAR is an American punk and garage rock band whose name is an acronym for a skate mantra. The group has built a reputation for delivering short, fast-paced songs that typically explore themes of partying and narcotics. Since their formation, FIDLAR has released four studio albums: their self-titled debut in 2013, Too in 2015, Almost Free in 2019, and Surviving the Dream in 2024. The band's music has garnered attention from major music publications, with Pitchfork acknowledging in 2013 that while their work may not offer lasting appeal or break new ground stylistically, that was never their primary objective. Despite critical observations about their originality, some journalists have recognized FIDLAR among the greatest pop-punk bands of all time, cementing their place in the contemporary music landscape.