Bastille is an English indie pop band that formed in 2010. Initially started as a solo project by lead vocalist Dan Smith, the group soon expanded to include keyboardist Kyle Simmons, bassist and guitarist Will Farquarson, and drummer Chris "Woody" Wood.
The band gained early attention with an independently released debut single and a self-released EP before signing with Virgin Records. Their debut studio album, *Bad Blood*, was released in March 2013, debuting at number one on the UK Albums Chart. The album featured the hit single "Pompeii," which reached number two on the UK Singles Chart. In 2014, Bastille was nominated for four Brit Awards, winning the British Breakthrough Act. As of August 2021, they have sold over eleven million records worldwide.
