Interpol
New York, US
indie rock · post-punk · post-punk revival
Interpol is an American post-punk band formed in Manhattan, New York, in 1997. Founded by guitarist Daniel Kessler, vocalist/guitarist Paul Banks, bassist Carlos Dengler, and drummer Greg Drudy, the band became a key part of the early-2000s post-punk revival alongside peers like the Strokes and the National. Known for their atmospheric, brooding sound built on interlocking guitars, driving bass lines, and Paul Banks' distinctive baritone vocals, they draw comparisons to Joy Division, Television, and Echo & the Bunnymen. Their debut album Turn on the Bright Lights (2002) is widely regarded as a landmark of the era. The lineup has evolved over the years, with Sam Fogarino replacing Drudy on drums in 2000 and Dengler departing in 2010. Interpol have released seven studio albums through Matador Records, most recently The Other Side of Make-Believe (2022).
