Age of Consent (band)
| Company type | Music duo |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2010 |
| Founder | Joe Reeves, Darren Cullen |
| Headquarters | London , England |
| Products | Music |
Age of Consent is a London-based English duo composed of Joe Reeves and Darren Cullen. The band was established in 2010 following the dissolution of their former ensemble, Shitdisco, a Glasgow-originated dance-punk outfit. They chose their name inspired by the New Order track "Age of Consent". Their sound merges elements of electronic dance music with gothic pop, often characterized as energetic and heavily guitar-driven yet suitable for dancing. The group attained notable recognition when two of their songs, the original "Colours" and their second single from 2012, "Heartbreak," were featured on Radio Mirror Park, an indie radio station within the popular 2013 video game Grand Theft Auto V.
History
After the breakup of Shitdisco in 2009, Reeves and Cullen decided to continue their partnership, having shared a connection for over ten years through both music and art education. Their initial intention was to develop a sound contrasting with Shitdisco’s style; however, Reeves soon identified aspects from their previous band that he wished to preserve. Meanwhile, Cullen concentrated on establishing distinct boundaries between their past output and this new venture, integrating selected elements from Shitdisco alongside innovative concepts.
Their debut live appearance occurred in Berlin in January 2011, following the release of their first single "The Beach" in September 2011. This track evolved from jam sessions during the Shitdisco period and served as a bridge between the two projects.
In December 2012, they unveiled their second single "Heartbreak," which featured five remixes and included a rendition of a song originally by Suicide.
Being part of the Grand Theft Auto V soundtrack considerably enhanced their visibility and exposed their music to an international audience.