The Fratellis

The Profile

Scottish indie rock band from Glasgow, formed in 2005. Broke through with Costello Music (2006) and the hit single Chelsea Dagger. After a 2009 hiatus, they reunited in 2012 and continued with We Need Medicine (2013), Eyes Wide, Tongue Tied (2015), In Your Own Sweet Time (2018) and Half Drunk Under A Full Moon (2021).

Trio from Glasgow known for hook-heavy singles such as Chelsea Dagger, Whistle for the Choir and Flathead. Their debut Costello Music was produced by Tony Hoffer; Hoffer returned for Eyes Wide, Tongue Tied. The band went on hiatus in 2009 and reunited in 2012.

DeBaser’s reviews paint The Fratellis as a catchy, pub-ready Scottish indie rock trio. Costello Music wins praise for hooks; Here We Stand is seen as a sturdy, self-produced sequel; In Your Own Sweet Time marks a varied, melodic return. Critics note influences from Britpop to sixties rock, with Tony Hoffer’s name recurring. Concerns about repetition coexist with admiration for earworm choruses.