Titus Andronicus

The Profile

Titus Andronicus is an American punk/indie rock band from Glen Rock, New Jersey, formed in 2005 and led by singer-guitarist Patrick Stickles. Known for literate, anthemic songs and ambitious works such as the Civil War-themed The Monitor.

Formed in Glen Rock, New Jersey in 2005; led by Patrick Stickles; active continuously; albums include The Airing of Grievances (2008), The Monitor (2010), Local Business (2012), The Most Lamentable Tragedy (2015), A Productive Cough (2018), An Obelisk (2019), and The Will to Live (2022).

DeBaser’s reviews chart Titus Andronicus from the raw, lo‑fi fury of The Airing of Grievances to the ambitious Civil War concept of The Monitor and the Dylan‑tinged, arrangement‑rich A Productive Cough. Reviewers praise Patrick Stickles’s literate, anthemic songwriting and the band’s New Jersey punk spirit. Overall sentiment: strongly positive, highlighting growth, scope, and staying power.