Vant (band)
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2014 |
| Founder | Mattie Vant |
| Headquarters | London , United Kingdom |
| Products | Music albums, singles, EPs |
Vant (presented as VANT) is a British indie rock group established in 2014 by lead vocalist and songwriter Mattie Vant. They secured a contract with Parlophone Records in 2015. The band declared an "indefinite hiatus" in 2017, culminating with their Last Days of Punk tour in November of that year. In December 2018, they released the track "Propaganda Machine" and hinted at upcoming music during 2019.
Background
Originating in London while Mattie was employed at the Dalston venue Birthdays, Vant’s sound evolved from Mattie’s previous musical projects and his experiences in Brighton. Their songwriting often addresses political and worldwide concerns, with Mattie highlighting issues such as wars and climate change, preferring to identify himself as belonging to 'Planet Earth' rather than any specific nationality. This worldview is evident in songs like "Birth Certificate."
Throughout 2015, Vant embarked on extensive tours, supporting bands including Royal Blood and taking part in DIY Magazine's NEU tour alongside The Big Moon and InHeaven. They performed at prominent festivals such as Reading and Leeds Festivals, Secret Garden Party, and Dot To Dot Festival. In 2016, the band appeared on BBC Radio 1's Future Festival, toured across the UK and Europe, and played at festivals including Glastonbury Festival, 2000 Trees, Japan’s Fuji Rock Festival, as well as shows supporting Biffy Clyro and Catfish and the Bottlemen.
Multiple songs like "The Answer," "Parking Lot," "Fly by Alien," "Karma Seeker," and "Peace & Love" premiered as Annie Mac's 'Hottest Record in the World' on BBC Radio 1. Additionally, "Parking Lot" was incorporated into the trailer and soundtrack for the video game Pro Evolution Soccer 2017.
Their first album, Dumb Blood, was released on 17 February 2017, reaching number 46 on the UK Albums Chart. On 2 October 2017, Vant announced an indefinite break accompanied by their final tour titled "The Last Days of Punk" and a concluding mini-album named Talk like Thunder.
One year after their final performance, on 18 November 2018, the band suggested a comeback by updating their social media profiles. On 3 December, they introduced the single "Propaganda Machine," signaling a transition from punk rock towards a hip-hop/pop style. Subsequently, on 12 April 2019, they unveiled the EP Exoskeleton, which included both "Propaganda Machine" and the single "Thank Lucifer."
Studio
- Mattie Vant – vocals, multiple instruments (2014–present)
Live
- Mattie Vant – lead vocals, guitar (2014–present)
- Alice Costelloe – bass guitar (2019–present)
- Ed Hayes – guitar (2019–present)
- Adam Gammage – drums (2019–present)
Former live performers
- Billy Morris – bass guitar (2014–2017)
- Henry Eastham – guitar (2014–2017)
- Martin Söderin – drums (2014–2015)
- David 'Greenie' Green – drums (2015–2017)
Full-length albums
- Dumb Blood (2017)
- Conceived in the Sky (2020)
- Extinction Ballads (2021)
Mini albums
- Talk Like Thunder (2017)
Extended plays
- Karma Seeker (2016)
- Exoskeleton (2019)
Singles
| Title | Release date |
|---|---|
| "Parasite" | 22 April 2015 |
| "The Answer" | 24 July 2015 |
| "Parking Lot" | 30 September 2015 |
| "Fly-By Alien" | 10 February 2016 |
| "Karma Seeker" | 21 June 2016 |
| "Peace & Love" | 11 October 2016 |
| "Do You Know Me?" | 1 January 2017 |
| "Thank Lucifer" | 25 January 2019 |
| "Propaganda Machine" | 22 February 2019 |
| "Exoskeleton" | 12 April 2019 |