Interpol
Early-2000s New York at its most funereal and best-dressed: interlocking guitars, Paul Banks's monotone, and no wasted motion, 'Turn On the Bright Lights' still immaculate.
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- Barclays ArenaTickets
- Psd Bank DomeTickets
- AFAS LiveTickets
- Vorst Nationaal/Forest NationalTickets
- Utilita Arena BirminghamTickets
- Utilita Arena CardiffTickets
- Aviva Studios - WarehouseTickets
- Aviva Studios - WarehouseTickets
- The Brighton CentreTickets
- The Brighton CentreTickets
- Utilita Arena SheffieldTickets
- 3ArenaTickets
- OVO HydroTickets
- British Airways ARCTickets
- Aragon BallroomTickets
- SomaTickets
- Kia ForumTickets
- The EspeeTickets
- Payne ArenaTickets
- The Bomb FactoryTickets
- Satellite Music HallTickets
- Harrah's Cherokee Center - AshevilleTickets
- The AnthemTickets
- The Met Presented by HighmarkTickets
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About Interpol
Interpol is a post-punk band from New York, NY, formed in 1997.
Interpol formed in New York in 1997 when Daniel Kessler and drummer Greg Drudy set out to put a band together. Kessler met bassist Carlos Dengler in a philosophy class at New York University, and ran into Paul Banks, whom he had first known in France, in the East Village. The group weighed names including Las Armas and the French Letters before settling on Interpol.
They played early shows at the Luna Lounge alongside fellow New York bands the Strokes, Longwave, the National and Stellastarr, part of a wider scene tied to the era's post-punk revival. Drudy left in 2000 to concentrate on his own band and record label, and Sam Fogarino, then working in a vintage clothing store, replaced him on drums.
Their 2002 debut, Turn On the Bright Lights, released by Matador, became one of the defining records of the era's post-punk revival, built on interlocking guitar lines, high melodic bass and Banks's flat, deadpan baritone. Pitchfork named it album of the year, and critics drew comparisons to Joy Division, Television and Echo and the Bunnymen. No single member serves as the band's primary songwriter.
Antics followed in 2004 and Our Love to Admire in 2007, after which the band moved to a major label and then back to Matador. Dengler left in 2010, and Banks took over bass duties in the studio for the following three records, starting with the self-titled Interpol.
Later albums have kept the sound recognisable: El Pintor in 2014, Marauder in 2018 and The Other Side of Make-Believe in 2022. The band has also revisited its early catalogue on stage, touring Turn On the Bright Lights in full in 2017 and marking Antics' twentieth anniversary in 2024.
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Questions about Interpol
What festivals is Interpol playing in 2027?
Interpol is booked at 2 festivals we cover: Innings Festival 2027, Rock Werchter 2027.
Is Interpol on tour?
Yes. Interpol has 25 shows listed, from Hamburg, Germany on Nov 12, 2026 to Sayreville, NJ on Mar 27, 2027, plus 2 festivals on the page above.
Is Interpol playing Innings Festival 2027?
Yes, Interpol is on the Innings Festival 2027 lineup, February 26–28, 2027 at Tempe Beach Park & Arts Park, Tempe, AZ. They play Saturday, February 27.
Is Interpol playing Rock Werchter 2027?
Yes, Interpol is on the Rock Werchter 2027 lineup, July 1–4, 2027 at Festivalpark, Werchter, Belgium. They play Thursday, July 1.
Where is Interpol from?
Interpol is from New York, NY.
Who is in Interpol?
Interpol is Paul Banks (guitar, lead vocals), Daniel Kessler (guitar, background vocals) and Samuel Fogarino (drums, percussion). Former members include Greg Drudy and Carlos Dengler.
When did Interpol form?
Interpol formed in New York in 1997.
What was Interpol's first album?
Interpol's first album was Turn On the Bright Lights (2002). The latest is This Mirror Weighs a Ton (2026).
What kind of music does Interpol play?
Interpol plays post-punk and indie-rock.
What festivals has Interpol played before?
Interpol has played All Points East 2026, Coachella 2026, Lollapalooza Brasil 2026, Lollapalooza Argentina 2026, Lollapalooza Chile 2026.