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Glass Animals are a British indie rock band formed in Oxford, England in 2010. The band's line-up consists of Dave Bayley (vocals, guitar, keyboards, drums, songwriting), Drew MacFarlane (guitar, keyboards, backing vocals), Edmund Irwin-Singer (bass, keyboards, backing vocals), and Joe Seaward (drums).

Key Information

Their first album, Zaba (2014), spawned the single "Gooey", which was eventually certified platinum in the U.S. Their second full album, How to Be a Human Being, received positive reviews and won in two categories at the 2018 MPG Awards for UK Album of the Year and Self Producing Artist of the Year, as well as a spot on the Mercury Prize shortlist. The third, Dreamland, peaked at number two on the UK Albums Chart and number seven on the US Billboard 200.

The band is best known for their biggest hit single "Heat Waves", which went viral on TikTok. It reached number one in Australia in February 2021 and was voted number one on the Triple J Hottest 100 of 2020. The song surpassed two billion streams on Spotify by September 2022,[2] and eventually reached number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and number five on the UK Singles Chart. At the 2022 Brit Awards, the band were nominated for two Brit Awards (Best British Alternative/Rock Act and "Heat Waves" for Best British Single).[3] They received their first Grammy nomination in the Best New Artist category at the 2022 Grammy Awards.

History

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2010–2015: Formation, Zaba, and various EPs

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Glass Animals performing in 2014

All four members of the band met at St Edward's School in Oxford.[4][5] The band's lead singer and songwriter Dave Bayley, who moved to the U.S. at a young age due to his father's job, grew up in Massachusetts and Texas before returning to England at the age of 13.[4][6] He attended St Edward's on a music scholarship and was introduced to Drew MacFarlane, who would become the band's guitarist and backing vocalist; the two bonded over the fact that they were both Britons who had spent their childhoods in the U.S.[4] MacFarlane then introduced Bayley to Edmund Irwin-Singer, the band's bassist, and Joe Seaward, its drummer.[4] They began playing together as a group in 2010.[7][8]

On 28 May 2012, the band released their debut EP Leaflings, which included the single "Cocoa Hooves". The EP was released on independent label Kaya Kaya Records, a subsidiary and imprint of XL Recordings (part of the Beggars Group of labels).

In 2013, the band released Black Mambo / Exxus EP in Europe, and Glass Animals EP in the US.[9] The Glass Animals EP also saw the band collaborating with Jean Deaux, a soulful hip-hop teenager from Chicago, on a song titled "Woozy".

In 2014, the band made their first tour of the U.S. and performed at the South by Southwest festival in Austin, Texas. They released three more singles: "Gooey", "Pools", and "Hazey", along with a collaboration with Argentine singer-songwriter and producer Tei Shi.[citation needed]

All five singles were included on the band's debut album, Zaba, which was released on 6 June 2014. The band performed the single "Gooey" on Late Night with Seth Meyers on 9 October 2014[10] and again on Late Show with David Letterman on 24 February 2015,[11] and toured extensively after Zaba, visiting both hemispheres and playing over 130 shows in 2015 alone. Their October 2015 US tour included two sold-out shows at The Wiltern in LA and sold-out shows across America including T5 in NYC, The Riverside in Milwaukee, and the Midland Theatre in Kansas City.

A collaboration with American rapper Joey Bada$$, titled "Lose Control", was released on 6 October 2015.

2016–2019: How to Be a Human Being

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Founder and frontman Dave Bayley in November 2018

On 16 May 2016, the band released the lead single, "Life Itself", from their second album How to Be a Human Being.[12] "Life Itself" peaked at number 14 on Billboard's Alternative Songs chart and spent 26 weeks on Sirius XM's Alt-18 chart, peaking at number one.[13] A music video for the song was released on 7 June 2016. The band also created a website based on the character from "Life Itself".

On 25 July, a second single from the album, "Youth", was released along with its music video.[13] This song was also used as a soundtrack in the popular football video game by EA Sports, FIFA 17. Four days before the release of the album, on 22 August, the band released a third single, "Season 2 Episode 3", about a girl who "spends her entire time watching TV, lounging around, not doing anything, being high, eating mayonnaise from a jar".[14]

The full album How to Be a Human Being was released on 26 August 2016 by Wolf Tone and Caroline International in Europe, and Harvest Records in the United States. It was inspired by stories of strangers that Bayley met on tour,[6] with each song telling a different story from a different perspective.

In July 2018, drummer Joe Seaward was seriously injured when he was hit by a lorry while cycling in Dublin. Seaward's accident and recovery resulted in the band cancelling their remaining tour dates for rest of the year.[15]

2019–2024: Dreamland

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After touring for How to Be a Human Being, the band released two singles; "Tokyo Drifting", a duet with Denzel Curry, on 14 November 2019,[1] and "Your Love (Déjà Vu)" on 19 February 2020.[16] On 1 May 2020, the band released a single named "Dreamland", and announced an album of the same name to be released on 10 July 2020.[17] The beginnings of Dreamland originated after drummer Joe Seaward's bike accident in Dublin. While spending long hours by Seaward's side in the hospital as he recovered, Bayley started "writing down memories and searching for more memories." Those memories eventually evolved into the nostalgic and very personal Dreamland album full of references to Bayley's childhood and other points in his life.[2]

On 28 June, the band announced that the album had been delayed, to "keep focus on the Black Lives Matter movement and the discussions taking place around racism and police brutality around the world."[18] In the lead-up to Dreamland, Glass Animals launched an open-source website where fans could access and download song samples, artwork, and other content related to the album.[2] Dreamland was released on 7 August 2020 via Polydor Records. In an interview with Atwood Magazine, Bayley explained: "I guess the goal with this record was to make something that was incredibly honest and incredibly us."[19] The album entered the UK Albums Chart at number two. "Heat Waves" was included on the FIFA 21 soundtrack.

On 23 January 2021, "Heat Waves" placed first on the Triple J Hottest 100 of 2020 in Australia, with "Tangerine" placing at 18th and "Your Love (Déjà Vu)" at 51st. The following month, "Heat Waves" reached number one on the ARIA Singles Chart.[20] In April 2021, "Tokyo Drifting" was featured in a television commercial released by Peloton as part of their Champions Collection campaign.[21]

A bonus track and single, "I Don’t Wanna Talk (I Just Wanna Dance)", was included on the FIFA 22 soundtrack.[22] After a record-breaking 59-week climb on the US Billboard Hot 100, "Heat Waves" topped the chart for the week ending 12 March 2022.[23]

2024–present: I Love You So F***ing Much

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In February 2024, posters began to appear in major cities that read "I love you so f***ing much". Around this same time, the Glass Animals website changed from the Dreamland computer to a dark screen with a dolphin next to a search bar where you could ask questions. Next, the account "hal9000000" began posting snippets of the new single on SoundCloud, including "Fake Blood" and "3am". Finally, on 21 March, Glass Animals uploaded a video titled "Incoming" with the same single from the "hal9000000" snippets. On 28 March 2024, the band announced their single "Creatures in Heaven". It was released on 3 April 2024, along with the album title and release date. On 4 April, the "Tour of Earth 2024" was announced, with 42 shows across North America and Europe, with further shows being announced in Australia and New Zealand. In May, Glass Animals began teasing a second song from the album, "A Tear In Space (Airlock)". The intro was first teased at a popup show at Pappy & Harriet’s in Pioneertown CA on April 11, 2024, and played in full during the encore at Liberty Hall, Sydney, on May 9. The song and accompanying music video were released on June 7th. I Love You So F***ing Much was released on 19 July 2024, to mixed reviews from critics.[24][25]

The band released the single "Vampire Bat" on 8 August 2025.[26][27]

Musical style

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Glass Animals' musical style has been described as indie rock,[28][29][30][31][32][33][34] psychedelic pop,[35][36][37] indie pop,[38][39][40] electronic rock,[41] and alternative pop.[42]

Band members

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  • Dave Bayley – lead vocals, guitar, keyboards, drums, tambourine, songwriting[43]
  • Drew MacFarlane – guitar, keyboards, backing vocals[44]
  • Edmund Irwin-Singer – bass guitar, keyboards, backing vocals[44]
  • Joe Seaward – drums[44]

Discography

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Studio albums

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List of studio albums, with selected chart positions
Title Details Peak chart positions Sales Certifications
UK
[45] 		AUS
[46] 		BEL
(FL)
[47] 		BEL
(WA)
[48] 		CAN
[49] 		IRL
[50] 		NLD
[51] 		NZ
[52] 		SWI
[53] 		US
[54]
Zaba
  • Released: 6 June 2014
  • Label: Wolf Tone, Caroline
  • Formats: CD, LP, digital download
 92 12 — 162 — — — — — 177
How to Be a Human Being
  • Released: 26 August 2016
  • Label: Wolf Tone, Caroline
  • Formats: CD, LP, digital download
 23 11 68 151 50 20 77 —[A] 87 20
Dreamland
  • Released: 7 August 2020
  • Label: Wolf Tone, Polydor
  • Formats: CD, LP, digital download
 2 6 32 106 13 8 15 8 51 7
I Love You So F***ing Much
  • Released: 19 July 2024
  • Label: Polydor
  • Formats: CD, LP, digital download
 5 5 34 90 — 44 20 7 44 11
"—" denotes an album that did not chart, or was not released in that country.

Remix albums

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List of remix albums
Title Details
Remixes
  • Released: 17 February 2015[64]
  • Label: Wolf Tone
  • Formats: CD, digital download

Extended plays

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List of extended plays
Title Details
Leaflings
  • Released: 28 May 2012[65]
  • Label: Kaya Kaya
  • Formats: Digital download
Glass Animals
  • Released: 2013[66]
  • Label: Wolf Tone
  • Formats: Digital download
Pools
  • Released: 2014[67]
  • Label: Wolf Tone
  • Formats: Digital download
Adulthood
  • Released: 20 November 2020[68]
  • Label: Wolf Tone
  • Formats: Digital download
Adolescence
  • Released: 4 December 2020[69]
  • Label: Wolf Tone
  • Formats: Digital download
Childhood
  • Released: 8 January 2021[70]
  • Label: Wolf Tone
  • Formats: Digital download
Heat Waves (Expansion Pack)
  • Released: 18 March 2021[71]
  • Label: Wolf Tone
  • Formats: Digital download

Singles

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List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
UK
[45] 		AUS
[20] 		BEL
(FL)
[47] 		CAN
[72] 		GER
[73] 		IRL
[50] 		NZ
[52] 		SWI
[53] 		US
[74] 		WW
[75]
"Cocoa Hooves"[76] 2012 — — — — — — — — — — Leaflings EP
"Psylla"[77] 2013 — — — — — — — — — — Glass Animals EP
"Black Mambo"[78] — — — — — — — — — — Zaba
"Pools"[80] 2014 — — — — — — — — — —
"Gooey" —[B] 40 — — — — — — —[C] —
"Hazey"[84] — — — — — — — — — —
"Lose Control"[85]
(with Joey Bada$$) 		2015 — — — — — — — — — — Non-album single
"Life Itself"[86] 2016 — — —[D] — — — — — — — How to Be a Human Being
"Youth"[87] — — —[E] — — — — — — —
"Season 2 Episode 3"[88] — — —[F] — — — — — — —
"Pork Soda"[89] 2017 — — — — — — — — — —
"Agnes"[90] — — — — — — — — — —
"Tokyo Drifting"
(with Denzel Curry)[91] 		2019 —[G] — —[H] — — — —[I] — — — Dreamland
"Your Love (Déjà Vu)"[95] 2020 — — —[J] — — — —[K] — — —
"Dreamland"[97] — — — — — — —[L] — — —
"Heat Waves"
 5 1 5 1 2 5 2 1 1 1
"It's All So Incredibly Loud"[103] — — — — — — —[M] — — —
"Tangerine"
(featuring Arlo Parks)[105][N] 		— — — — — — —[O] — — —
"Space Ghost Coast to Coast"
(with Bree Runway)[107][P] 		2021 — — — — — — —[Q] — — —
"I Don't Wanna Talk (I Just Wanna Dance)"[108] —[R] — — — — 92 —[S] — — — Dreamland (+ Bonus Levels 2.0)
"Creatures in Heaven"[24] 2024 —[T] — — — — — — — — — I Love You So F***ing Much
"A Tear in Space (Airlock)"[112] —[U] — — — — — —[V] — — —
"Show Pony"[115] — — — — — — —[W] — — —
"Wonderful Nothing"[117] — — — — — — —[X] — — —
"Vampire Bat" 2025 — — — — — — —[Y] — — — Non-album single
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Promotional singles

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List of promotional singles as lead artist showing year released and album name
Title Year Album
"Heart-Shaped Box (Quarantine Covers Ep. 1)"[120] 2020 Non-album promotional singles
"Young and Beautiful (Quarantine Covers Ep. 2)"[121]

Other charted and certified songs

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List of non-single chart appearances
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
BLR
Air.
[122] 		EST
Air.
[122] 		NZ
Hot
[106] 		UKR
[122] 		US
Rock
[123]
"The Other Side of Paradise" 2016 — — — — 45 How to Be a Human Being
"Take a Slice" — — — — —
"Hot Sugar" 2020 — — 28 — 41 Dreamland
"Waterfalls Coming Out Your Mouth" — — — — 45
"Heatwaves" (Diplo remix) 181 174 — 175 — "Heatwaves" single
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Awards and nominations

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Year Association Category Nominated work Result Ref.
2017 Mercury Prize Album of the Year How to Be a Human Being Nominated [124]
2018 MPG UK Album of the Year How to Be a Human Being Won [125]
Self Producing Artist of the Year Dave Bayley (Glass Animals) Won
2021 Variety Group of the Year Glass Animals Won [126]
Video Music Awards Best Alternative "Heat Waves" Nominated [127]
2022 Billboard Music Awards Top Duo/Group Glass Animals Nominated [128]
Top Rock Artist Won [129]
Top Streaming Song "Heat Waves" Nominated
Top Viral Song Nominated
Brit Awards Best British Single "Heat Waves" Nominated [130]
Best British Rock/Alternative Act Glass Animals Nominated
Grammy Awards Best New Artist Glass Animals Nominated [131]
Kids' Choice Awards Favorite Breakout Artist Glass Animals Nominated [132]
iHeartRadio Titanium Award 1 Billion Total Audience Spins on iHeartRadio Stations "Heat Waves" Won [133]
2023 iHeartRadio Music Awards Song of the Year "Heat Waves" Nominated [134]
Alternative Song of the Year Nominated
Best Duo/Group of the Year Glass Animals Nominated

Notes

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  1. ^ How to Be a Human Being did not enter the NZ Top 40 Albums Chart, but peaked at number two on the NZ Heatseekers Singles Chart.[57]
  2. ^ "Gooey" did not enter the UK Singles Chart, but peaked at number 36 on the UK Physical Singles Chart Top 100.[81]
  3. ^ "Gooey" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number 20 on the Hot Singles Sales chart.[82]
  4. ^ "Life Itself" did not enter the Flanders Ultratop 50, but charted as an "extra tip" on the Ultratip chart.[47]
  5. ^ "Youth" did not enter the Flanders Ultratop 50, but charted as an "extra tip" on the Ultratip chart.[47]
  6. ^ "Season 2 Episode 3" did not enter the Flanders Ultratop 50, but charted as an "extra tip" on the Ultratip chart.[47]
  7. ^ "Tokyo Drifting" did not enter the UK Singles Chart, but peaked at number 69 on the UK Singles Sales Chart Top 100.[92]
  8. ^ "Tokyo Drifting" did not enter the Flanders Ultratop 50, but charted as an "extra tip" on the Ultratip chart.[47]
  9. ^ "Tokyo Drifting" did not enter the New Zealand Top 40 Singles Chart, but peaked at number 40 on the New Zealand Hot Singles Chart.[93]
  10. ^ "Your Love (Déjà Vu)" did not enter the Flanders Ultratop 50, but charted as an "extra tip" on the Ultratip chart.[47]
  11. ^ "Your Love (Déjà Vu)" did not enter the New Zealand Top 40 Singles Chart, but peaked at number 35 on the New Zealand Hot Singles Chart.[96]
  12. ^ "Dreamland" did not enter the New Zealand Top 40 Singles Chart, but peaked at number 28 on the New Zealand Hot Singles Chart.[98]
  13. ^ "It's All So Incredibly Loud" did not enter the New Zealand Top 40 Singles Chart, but peaked at number 35 on the New Zealand Hot Singles Chart.[104]
  14. ^ The chart numbers refer to both the solo version of the song and the non-album version featuring Arlo Parks, however only the latter was released as a single.
  15. ^ "Tangerine" did not enter the New Zealand Top 40 Singles Chart, but peaked at number 13 on the New Zealand Hot Singles Chart.[106]
  16. ^ The chart numbers refer to both the solo version of the song and the non-album version featuring Bree Runway, however only the latter was released as a single.
  17. ^ "Space Ghost Coast to Coast" did not enter the New Zealand Top 40 Singles Chart, but peaked at number 25 on the New Zealand Hot Singles Chart.[106]
  18. ^ "I Don't Wanna Talk (I Just Wanna Dance)" did not enter the UK Singles Chart, but peaked at number 58 on the UK Singles Sales Chart Top 100.[109]
  19. ^ "I Don't Wanna Talk (I Just Wanna Dance)" did not enter the New Zealand Top 40 Singles Chart, but peaked at number 22 on the New Zealand Hot Singles Chart.[110]
  20. ^ "Creatures in Heaven" did not enter the UK Singles Chart, but peaked at number 39 on the UK Singles Sales Chart Top 100.[111]
  21. ^ "A Tear in Space (Airlock)" did not enter the UK Singles Chart, but peaked at number 19 on the UK Physical Singles Chart Top 100.[113]
  22. ^ "A Tear in Space (Airlock)" did not enter the NZ Top 40 Singles Chart, but peaked at number 23 on the NZ Hot Singles Chart.[114]
  23. ^ "Show Pony" did not enter the NZ Top 40 Singles Chart, but peaked at number 22 on the NZ Hot Singles Chart.[116]
  24. ^ "Wonderful Nothing" did not enter the NZ Top 40 Singles Chart, but peaked at number 39 on the NZ Hot Singles Chart.[118]
  25. ^ "Vampire Bat" did not enter the NZ Top 40 Singles Chart, but peaked at number 27 on the NZ Hot Singles Chart.[119]

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Glass Animals

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Glass Animals is a British indie rock band formed in Oxford, England, in 2010 by childhood friends Dave Bayley, Drew MacFarlane, Edmund Irwin-Singer, and Joe Seaward. Bayley serves as lead vocalist, primary songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist, with the group blending electronic, psychedelic, and alternative rock elements in their music. The band's debut album Zaba (2014) and follow-up How to Be a Human Being (2016) established their reputation for experimental soundscapes, but international breakthrough arrived with Dreamland (2020), which peaked at number two on the UK Albums Chart and number seven on the US Billboard 200. The album's single "Heat Waves" achieved massive commercial success, topping the Billboard Hot 100 after a record-breaking 59-week climb to number one—the longest such ascent in the chart's history—and becoming the first song by a British band to lead Spotify's global daily chart. Their fourth studio album, I Love You So F**ing Much* (2024), debuted at number 11 on the Billboard 200, marking their second-highest US charting position.

History

Formation and early releases (2010–2013)

Glass Animals originated in , , in 2010, when Dave Bayley, a neuroscience student at the , recruited his childhood friends—guitarist Drew MacFarlane, multi-instrumentalist Edmund Irwin-Singer, and drummer Joe Seaward—to form the band. The four had grown up together in the area from their early teens, sharing a longstanding creative bond that predated their university years. Bayley handled primary songwriting and production, leveraging self-taught techniques developed during informal sessions, often in makeshift home setups rather than professional facilities. The group's initial output focused on independent experimentation, bypassing formal industry channels. In the lead-up to their debut release, they shared preliminary tracks and demos freely online, fostering early listener engagement through peer-to-peer dissemination on platforms like . This approach emphasized organic discovery over marketed exposure, aligning with their DIY ethos at the time. On May 27, 2012, Glass Animals issued their debut , Leaflings, comprising four tracks including "Golden Antlers" and "Cocoa Hooves." Released via the independent label Kaya Kaya and uploaded to , the EP marked their first structured body of work, attracting a niche underground audience primarily through digital word-of-mouth rather than radio play or press campaigns. By 2013, this grassroots momentum had solidified their presence in Oxford's local scene, setting the stage for broader recognition without reliance on major label backing or hype-driven narratives.

Breakthrough with Zaba (2014–2015)

In early 2013, Glass Animals were discovered by producer during a performance and signed as the inaugural act to his newly established label, a subsidiary associated with . This deal facilitated the production of their debut studio album, Zaba, primarily helmed by frontman Dave Bayley in a home studio setup, incorporating field recordings from travels and lyrics drawing on animal imagery such as serpents, baboons, and exotic to evoke primal, narrative-driven themes. The album was released on June 9, 2014, through and Caroline International, marking the band's transition from independent EPs to wider distribution without initial reliance on extensive promotional budgets. Lead single "Gooey," released in February 2014 ahead of the album, propelled initial breakthrough through online sharing, music endorsements, and uptake rather than traditional radio saturation or paid campaigns. The track's syrupy, psychedelic groove resonated organically, accumulating millions of streams and views via platforms like and , which in turn amplified album awareness. Zaba garnered positive reviews for its immersive soundscapes, with outlets praising its textured layers and Bayley's production as innovative within , though some critiqued its occasional detachment. This acclaim, coupled with the album's entry in the UK and number-one debut on the US Billboard Heatseekers Albums , established the band's foothold without engineered hype. The period saw Glass Animals expand live performances to build a dedicated following, including their inaugural tour and appearance at in March 2014, followed by shared billing with acts like at events such as the December 2014 Fall Festival. In 2015, slots at major festivals Reading and further solidified exposure, where high-energy sets emphasizing improvisational elements and audience interaction fostered loyalty through authentic stage presence rather than media-driven personas. This organic trajectory from label signing to festival validation underscored the causal impact of compelling material and live dynamism in driving early momentum.

How to Be a Human Being era (2016–2018)

The second studio album by Glass Animals, How to Be a Human Being, was released on August 26, 2016, via Wolf Tone/Caroline/Harvest Records. The record marked a departure from the psychedelic, nature-inspired themes of their debut Zaba, shifting focus to explorations of human psychology, relationships, and personal narratives drawn from real-life encounters. Frontman Dave Bayley composed the lyrics based on stories shared by fans and strangers met during the band's prior tours, portraying archetypal individuals grappling with love, addiction, loss, and self-deception rather than abstract or animalistic motifs. To accompany the album, Glass Animals produced a series of narrative short films—one for each of the 11 tracks—featuring actors embodying the distinct characters from Bayley's vignettes, which highlighted personal agency and idiosyncratic human behaviors over collective or homogenized identities. "Life Itself" achieved moderate commercial success, reaching number 72 on the UK Singles Chart and gaining airplay on alternative radio stations, while contributing to the album's entry at number 17 on the and number 134 on the US Billboard 200. The album earned a nomination for the in 2017 and won the Music Producers Guild Award for UK Album of the Year in 2018, signaling industry recognition of its production and artistic progression. Following the release, Glass Animals embarked on an extensive world tour supporting How to Be a Human Being, performing at major venues including in on July 26, 2017, where they shared the bill with amid challenging weather conditions. Setlists typically blended new material like "Life Itself," "," and "Season 2 Episode 3" with selections from Zaba, emphasizing live electronic and elements. The tour schedule encompassed dates across , , and through mid-2018. On July 6, 2018, during a break in , , drummer Joe Seaward sustained severe injuries in a accident, struck by a that resulted in a broken leg upon initial impact and a complex after becoming entangled in the vehicle's trailer, leading to brain compression and impaired speech. Seaward underwent multiple neurosurgeries, including skull reshaping. In response, the band canceled all remaining European and North American tour dates, opting to suspend activities indefinitely rather than seek a temporary replacement, prioritizing the recovery of their core four-member lineup.

Dreamland and Heat Waves phenomenon (2019–2021)

Glass Animals released their third studio album, Dreamland, on July 10, 2020, amid global that restricted live performances and physical gatherings. The album's themes center on frontman Dave Bayley's nostalgic reflections on his childhood in and early adulthood experiences, drawing directly from personal artifacts such as family photos, mixtapes, and journal entries to evoke authentic memories of youth, relationships, and emotional isolation. Bayley has described the process as a therapeutic excavation of his past, prioritizing raw, unfiltered recollections over idealized narratives, which infused tracks with references to specific and early cultural touchstones like snacks and Capri Sun drinks. The lead single "," released on June 29, 2020, experienced a gradual ascent fueled primarily by organic virality on , where , remixes, and challenges amplified its reach through algorithmic recommendations rather than traditional label promotion. This momentum propelled the track to number one on the on March 5, 2022, after a record 59 weeks on the chart, marking the slowest climb to the top in the ranking's history and surpassing previous benchmarks for longevity. By mid-2022, "" had accumulated over three billion streams across platforms, driven by sustained streaming data from TikTok integrations and playlist placements, underscoring how platform-specific user engagement can sustain chart dominance independent of initial radio . Pandemic constraints led Glass Animals to adapt with virtual experiences, including the immersive livestream "Live in the Internet" on October 17, 2020, which recreated a environment using custom visuals tied to Dreamland's aesthetic and featured performances of tracks like "." Planned tours for the album were repeatedly delayed due to health restrictions, postponing live debuts until and forcing reliance on digital promotion. Bayley later acknowledged the psychological toll of this period, citing success from "" as exacerbating feelings of isolation and creative pressure, where rapid fame intensified personal detachment amid external chaos.

I Love You So F***ing Much and ongoing activities (2022–present)

Glass Animals released their fourth studio album, ''I Love You So F***ing Much'', on 19 July 2024 via . The record delves into expansive, cosmic interpretations of love, framed through metaphors of space, stars, and universal phenomena, as articulated by frontman Dave Bayley in promotional materials. Bayley handled the bulk of songwriting independently, drawing from personal , while production emphasized stripped-back arrangements, rhythms, and unadorned vocals to highlight emotional directness. This approach marked a shift from prior collaborative intensities, influenced by the band's post-2021 recovery dynamics, where Bayley assumed greater creative control amid members' rehabilitation. To support the album, Glass Animals launched the "Tour of Earth" in 2024, beginning with preview shows near Coachella in April and main dates from 7 August in Charlotte, North Carolina. The tour expanded globally, encompassing arenas like Madison Square Garden and the Kia Forum, before extending into 2025 with 16 additional North American stops from June to August, including Saratoga Springs on 7 June and Bend on 16 August, featuring openers Sofia Isella and Orla Gartland. These performances maintained high-energy sets blending new material with catalog staples, sustaining live momentum through sold-out venues and festival appearances such as Outside Lands in August 2025. In 2025, the band issued "Vampire Bat" as a standalone single, the fifth entry in their Fresh Fruit Series—a platform for experimental, fruit-themed tracks outside full albums. Recorded post-''I Love You So F***ing Much'', it debuted elements live during tour previews, including a fuller demo version teased at the 14 June 2025 Charleston show, before official release on 8 . The track's swaggering production and thematic bite extended the band's pattern of intermittent drops, with Bayley previewing snippets via to foster fan anticipation without over-reliance on hype cycles. Ongoing activities as of 2025 include bookings like India and sustained digital engagement, prioritizing consistent output over sporadic announcements.

Musical style and influences

Core characteristics

Glass Animals' signature sound fuses , , and , defined by multi-layered, immersive textures produced chiefly by lead singer and multi-instrumentalist Dave Bayley. Bayley's approach involves meticulous audio manipulation, drawing from first-principles experimentation to blend organic elements with synthetic ones, resulting in dense, atmospheric sonic landscapes that evoke surreal, dreamlike states. A hallmark is the integration of organic samples—such as field-inspired recordings and emulations of vintage hardware—layered atop synthesizers and rhythmic electronics, often highlighted in early works like Zaba through jungle-esque, animalistic motifs that enhance thematic immersion. Bayley's vocals float over these grooves, delivering ethereal tones that prioritize emotional nuance without heavy masking effects, complemented by narrative-driven lyrics focused on personal and relational dynamics rather than broader ideological statements. Live renditions augment acoustic and electric — including guitars, drums, and keys—with electronic , enabling fluid adaptations that underscore the band's technical skill and cohesive unit dynamic. This setup maintains the studio's intricate grooves and atmospheric depth while avoiding overdependence on pre-recorded elements or corrective tuning.

Evolution across albums

Glass Animals' debut album Zaba (2014) featured a lo-fi, earthy psychedelic sound characterized by warm, subdued textures, rhythms, and jungle-inspired percussion derived from field recordings and samples collected during the band's early tours. This organic warmth stemmed from Dave Bayley's initial production approach, utilizing analog tape saturation and minimal processing to evoke a humid, immersive atmosphere reflective of the album's animal-themed narratives. The sophomore release How to Be a Human Being (2016) marked a shift to crisper, more electronic production, emphasizing character-driven vignettes inspired by interpersonal encounters on tour, with increased sampling of everyday for layered, narrative depth. Bayley's growing proficiency in digital synthesis and multi-tracking enabled denser arrangements, moving away from Zaba's gelatinous haze toward structured pop elements while preserving eclectic instrumentation like kalimbas and vintage synths. This evolution was causally linked to the band's expanded touring experiences, which provided raw material for Bayley's home-based songwriting and production refinements. Dreamland (2020) introduced nostalgic aesthetics, incorporating '80s-inspired drum machines and auto-tuned vocals drawn from Bayley's childhood memories and family audio clips, resulting in dreamier, lo-fi production with gradual dynamic builds and overlapping elements. Personal trauma, including a near-fatal car accident, prompted this introspective turn, with Bayley's home studio facilitating intimate layering of nostalgic samples over electronic backdrops. Following the viral success of "," subsequent refinements retained this eclecticism, prioritizing emotional universality over commercial trends through iterative demos informed by live performances. The fourth album I Love You So F**ing Much* (2024) expanded into space-rock territories, blending vibrant synths with '60s and '70s vintage gear acquisitions that allowed for futuristic, experimental soundscapes exploring love's cosmic scale. Bayley's upgraded home studio, including new analog consoles, supported complex, universe-building arrangements with heightened sonic density, as seen in tracks featuring modular synthesis and field-recorded ambiences, driven by post-success existential reflection rather than external pressures. This progression underscores a consistent thread of Bayley's self-directed production evolution, adapting tools and personal catalysts to maintain genre-defying breadth.

Key influences

Glass Animals' sound incorporates elements from hip-hop production pioneers like and , whose innovative beats and rhythmic complexity inform the band's layered electronic textures and sampling techniques. Frontman Dave Bayley has specifically cited these artists as core influences from his formative years listening to early 2000s radio in . Genre-blending acts such as have shaped the band's approach to fusing disparate styles, prioritizing experimental risk-taking over adherence to pop conventions, as evidenced in their avoidance of formulaic verse-chorus structures in favor of narrative-driven compositions. Similarly, Prince's fusion of R&B, rock, and , alongside Kanye West's sample-heavy production, contributes to Glass Animals' eclectic hybridity and thematic depth. Bayley's early exposure to soul and rock via family— including Otis Redding's emotive vocals and the Beatles' melodic innovation—underpins the intimate, character-driven lyricism across albums, while Radiohead's atmospheric experimentation influences their psychedelic leanings. The Beach Boys' Pet Sounds (1966), particularly Brian Wilson's personal introspection, directly inspired the vulnerable, memory-infused themes on Dreamland (2020), with Bayley describing Wilson as a hero for his confessional style. Dave Bayley's neuroscience degree from the , pursued before fully committing to in 2013, grounds the band's psychological explorations in empirical science, favoring causal mechanisms of and emotion over purely abstract or metaphorical expression. This background manifests in dissecting mental states with clinical precision, as Bayley has noted subconscious ties to his studies in tracks examining and . The band's selective synthesis of these sources—filtering hip-hop grooves through indie and rock introspection—yields an original aesthetic distinct from source replication, evident in production choices like vocal processing that evoke intimacy without mimicking influences outright.

Band members

Current lineup

Glass Animals' current lineup comprises its four founding members, who have collaborated since forming in , , in 2010. Dave Bayley leads as vocalist, primary songwriter, producer, guitarist, keyboardist, and drummer, shaping the band's core sound through his multi-instrumental contributions and production work. Born in in 1989 to Welsh and Israeli parents, Bayley moved to at age 13, where he connected with his future bandmates during . Drew MacFarlane handles guitar, keyboards, and backing vocals, enhancing the band's layered melodies and textures. A childhood friend of Bayley, MacFarlane also pursues solo projects under the alias Lokki, drawing from his Appalachian folk-influenced upbringing. Edmund Irwin-Singer provides bass and keyboards, establishing the rhythmic and harmonic base for the ensemble. Like the others, he joined at the band's inception and contributes to live and recorded performances. Joe Seaward plays drums, restoring the band's full live configuration following his recovery from a severe 2018 cycling accident in , where a collision caused a , brain damage, and a broken leg requiring extensive and rehabilitation. Seaward resumed performing by early , enabling comprehensive touring from 2021 onward.

Discography

Studio albums

Glass Animals have released four studio albums. Their debut, Zaba, was issued on 9 June 2014 through Wolf Tone and Caroline International in the United Kingdom and Harvest Records in the United States. It reached number 92 on the UK Albums Chart and number 177 on the US Billboard 200. The second album, How to Be a Human Being, followed on 26 August 2016 via and . It peaked at number 23 on the and number 20 on the US , selling 16,000 equivalent units in its debut week. Dreamland, the third studio album, appeared on 7 August 2020 under . It achieved number 2 on the and number 7 on the US . The latest release, I Love You So F**ing Much*, came out on 19 July 2024 through . It debuted at number 5 on the and number 5 on the US 200.

Extended plays

Glass Animals' debut , Leaflings, was released on May 28, 2012, via the independent label Kaya Kaya Records as a limited 12-inch vinyl and digital formats. The EP comprised four tracks—"Golden Antlers" (4:54), "Cocoa Hooves" (4:12), "Dust In Your Pocket" (4:00), and "Cocoa Hooves Part II" (2:49)—that captured the band's nascent experimental sound blending electronic elements with atmospheric trip-hop influences. These early compositions, drawn from initial demos, played a key role in refining their organic, field-recording-infused production techniques and generating grassroots buzz through streaming on platforms like , where tracks were shared to attract early listeners prior to major label involvement. In 2013, the band issued a self-titled Glass Animals EP, distributed digitally, featuring tracks "Psylla" (3:31), "Black Mambo" (4:04), "Exxus" (4:16), and "Woozy" featuring (3:35). This release built on Leaflings by incorporating more layered and rhythmic grooves, aiding sound refinement toward the cohesive style of their debut Zaba. Subsequent 2014 promotional EPs such as Pools, Hazey, and Gooey—each centered on lead singles with B-sides—continued this developmental trajectory, emphasizing polished instrumentation and thematic storytelling that previewed structures.

Singles

"Gooey", released on 19 April 2014 as the lead single from the debut album Zaba, marked Glass Animals' early breakthrough track, earning critical attention and commercial certification of double platinum by the RIAA for two million units sold or streamed in the United States. "Heat Waves", issued on 29 June 2020 ahead of the Dreamland album, achieved global dominance by topping the Billboard Hot 100 after 91 weeks on the chart and reaching number five on the UK Singles Chart. Certified diamond by the RIAA in June 2024 for exceeding 10 million units in the US, the track has accumulated billions of streams worldwide, including placement as the 11th most-streamed song in Spotify's history. "Show Pony", from the 2024 album I Love You So F**ing Much*, was promoted through social media platforms including , where official behind-the-scenes content highlighted its thematic ties to the album's narrative of cosmic love stories, aiding in building pre-release buzz.

Critical reception

Early albums

Glass Animals' debut studio album Zaba, released on 9 June , garnered acclaim for its immersive atmospheric production, blending spacey synths, eerie guitars, and tribal percussion into mesmerizing, jungle-inspired soundscapes. Critics highlighted tracks like "Gooey" for their sticky, bass-heavy grooves and psychedelic allure, positioning the record as a bold entry in indie . However, detractors pointed to its overemphasis on sonic polish at the expense of memorable songwriting, describing it as clinical and lacking originality, which limited its broader accessibility. The album's niche appeal was evident in its modest commercial performance, with UK sales totaling 44,471 units. The band's follow-up, How to Be a Human Being, issued on 26 August 2016, built on this foundation with a more narrative-driven , featuring music videos for each of its 11 tracks that explored fictional characters' psyches, enhancing its thematic cohesion. Reviewers praised the album's punchy rhythms, eclectic fusion of and R&B , and improved clarity over Zaba's murkier textures, with standout singles like "Life Itself" demonstrating refined hooks. Yet, some observed derivative psychedelic elements amid the innovation, occasionally rendering portions generic despite the conceptual ambition. This sophomore release marked empirical progress, debuting at number two on the Top Rock Albums chart and selling 12,000 units in its first week, while amassing over 54.5 million streams by year's end—indicators of growing persistence beyond initial niche confines.

Dreamland and mainstream success

, released on July 24, 2020, during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, emphasized introspective themes of nostalgia and isolation that resonated with listeners confined at home. The album's lead single, "Heat Waves," initially released on June 29, 2020, surged in popularity through TikTok virality starting in late 2020, reaching over 3.5 billion streams on Spotify by October 2025. This breakthrough elevated Glass Animals from niche indie status to global mainstream visibility, enabling broader commercial opportunities and audience expansion. The virality of "," which topped charts in multiple countries and held the number-one spot for five weeks in early 2022, amplified the band's reach but invited critiques of artistic typecasting. Proponents highlighted how algorithmic platforms democratized indie music discovery, turning a pandemic-era track into a cultural staple that introduced Dreamland's personal storytelling to millions. However, detractors argued the song's inescapable presence fostered overexposure fatigue and perceptions of sound homogenization, overshadowing the album's experimental hip-hop influences and reducing the band to a singular pop hit in public perception. Frontman Dave Bayley responded to the success's pressures with an , describing it as a profound questioning of purpose amid relentless , which he framed as a constructive pressure driving creative evolution rather than personal weakness. Among fans, opinions split between those empowered by the track's streaming triumph as validation of underground talent and others who viewed it as eroding the band's prior experimental ethos, prioritizing viral accessibility over depth.

I Love You So F***ing Much response

I Love You So F**ing Much*, released on July 19, 2024, drew polarized reactions, with critics and fans divided between commendations for its bold thematic scope—encompassing interstellar explorations of love's facets—and condemnations for perceived sonic stagnation and underdeveloped ideas. Exclaim! deemed it a "bad record" lacking the ambition to transcend formulaic pop structures, arguing its execution fell short of innovative intent. Similarly, highlighted bland songwriting, noting multiple tracks shared near-identical melodies and beats that failed to distinguish themselves. Fan discussions on echoed these concerns, decrying repetitive arrangements and vocal shifts as "horrible," with one thread asserting most songs felt "the exact same" barring outliers like "Wonderful Nothing." Defenders countered that the album's experimental risks, including a "rock-ier" edge and sci-fi-infused narratives processing love's complexities, represented a deliberate evolution from prior works, rewarding repeated listens with its confident, self-aware production. UK praised its "dirtier" tone and purposeful depth, while viewed it as "another step forward" in cleaner, divergent pop experimentation. Critiques targeting Dave Bayley's vocal delivery as effeminate were characterized by proponents as subjective aesthetic preferences rather than objective flaws, with focus redirected to the substantive merit of the compositions' thematic and sonic risks. Commercially, the album performed robustly despite the divide, debuting at number 11 on the —Glass Animals' second-highest U.S. charting—and reaching number 5 on charts in the and . Streaming metrics reflected polarization, with steady but not explosive plays underscoring varied listener engagement. The August 8, 2025, single "Vampire Bat," part of the band's Fresh Fruit Series, perpetuated the schism by amplifying stylistic departures, as some fans welcomed its swaggering energy while others saw it as emblematic of ongoing inconsistencies in vocal and production choices.

Tours and live performances

Major tours

Following the 2014 release of their debut album Zaba, Glass Animals conducted initial support tours and headline shows in small clubs across England and the United States, including a U.S. tour ending in mid-2014 that built foundational fan engagement. By 2015, this progressed to sold-out theater performances, such as two nights at The Wiltern in Los Angeles, demonstrating growing logistical scale with increased attendance metrics. The trajectory culminated in 2017 with their third North American headline tour supporting How to Be a Human Being, spanning four months and extending to international legs through 2018, encompassing dozens of dates across continents and headline slots at festivals like Firefly Music Festival. The breakthrough streaming success of "Heat Waves" from Dreamland in 2020, which drove exponential fan growth, enabled a shift to arena-scale venues with consistent sell-outs, as evidenced by high-capacity performances post-2020 that reflected direct demand surges tied to digital metrics exceeding billions of plays. This causal progression from viral streaming to live attendance underpinned larger tour infrastructures, with sold-out arenas becoming standard by the early 2020s. In 2024, Glass Animals launched the "Tour of Earth" as a multi-continent headline run supporting I Love You So F**ing Much*, featuring sold-out shows across , , the , and in arenas and amphitheaters. The tour extended into 2025 with 16 additional n dates from June to August, including June 7 at Broadview Stage at SPAC in , and stops in cities like New York, Tampa, and Buffalo, supported by openers Sofia Isella and , adapting to expansive outdoor venues for sustained high attendance.

Notable incidents and adaptations

On July 2, 2018, Glass Animals' drummer Drew Seaward was struck by a truck while in , , sustaining a fractured skull, broken leg, and initial reports of brain damage that required hospitalization. Frontman Dave Bayley immediately flew to to support Seaward, as the band prioritized his recovery over scheduled performances. The incident prompted the cancellation of all remaining 2018 tour dates, including North American and European shows as well as festival appearances, marking a complete halt to live activities for the year. Seaward underwent extensive rehabilitation, enabling the band's unbroken lineup to resume touring without permanent changes by late 2021, demonstrating operational resilience over a three-year recovery period. Their "Dreamland Tour" commenced in October 2021 across , followed by UK dates in , with full-capacity live shows signaling a return to pre-incident intensity. This timeline reflects empirical adaptation, as the group maintained core membership and escalated performance scales, including arena venues, post-recovery. The COVID-19 pandemic further disrupted plans, leading Glass Animals to pivot to virtual formats in 2020, such as the "Live in the Internet" livestream concert on October 15, which replicated stage production for online audiences amid venue closures. They also produced the "Quarantine Covers" YouTube series, featuring remote covers of tracks by artists like Drake and Lana Del Rey, filmed under lockdown constraints to sustain fan engagement. By 2021, these efforts transitioned into hybrid and fully live tours, incorporating pandemic-era production elements like enhanced visuals into physical events, with no reported major logistical failures in scaling back to in-person formats. Glass Animals have avoided significant controversies in their touring history, though some fan critiques have noted setlist repetition across dates—attributed by observers to strategic consistency rather than stagnation—as the band evolved toward more thematic immersion without altering personnel or core approach.

Recognition

Awards and certifications

Glass Animals received a nomination for Best New Artist at the in 2022. The band was also nominated at the 2021 for Favorite Pop Duo or Group and at the 2021 for Top Rock Album for Dreamland. At the 2022 , Glass Animals earned nominations for British Alternative/Rock Act and Song of the Year for "". The band's certifications reflect strong commercial performance, particularly for "Heat Waves". In the United States, "Heat Waves" achieved RIAA Diamond certification on June 6, 2024, equivalent to 10 million units sold or streamed. "Gooey" has been certified 2× Platinum by the RIAA, How to Be a Human Being Gold, and Dreamland Gold. In the United Kingdom, the BPI certified "Heat Waves" 5× Platinum on August 9, 2024, for over 3 million units; Dreamland Gold; and "Gooey" Silver.

Chart performance and records

"Heat Waves", released in July 2020 from the album Dreamland, achieved unprecedented longevity on the Billboard Hot 100, reaching number one after 59 weeks—the longest climb to the top for any non-holiday song in the chart's history—and holding the summit for five weeks. The track charted for 91 weeks total, setting a record for the longest run on the Hot 100 until surpassed in 2025. In the UK, "Heat Waves" peaked at number five and spent 140 weeks on the Official Singles Chart. It also marked Glass Animals as the first UK band to top Spotify's global daily singles chart in January 2022. The Dreamland album debuted at number seven on the US Billboard 200, number one on the Top Rock Albums chart, and number two on the Alternative Albums chart, driven by equivalent album units including streaming from "Heat Waves". In the UK, it reached number two on the Official Albums Chart. Glass Animals' fourth album, I Love You So F**ing Much* (2024), entered the at number 11—its highest album debut—and topped out at number five in the UK. It also secured top-five positions across six album charts, reflecting sustained streaming and sales momentum post-Dreamland.

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