The Fratellis

United Kingdom, 2005–now

Glasgow trio formed in 2005, whose debut Costello Music ('Chelsea Dagger', 'Flathead') delivered raucous, singalong post-Libertines Brit-rock that became a mainstay of British indie discos and sports arenas.

MusicRoots documents 2 artists who influenced The Fratellis and 0 artists The Fratellis influenced in turn. Every connection cites a published source.

Who influenced The Fratellis?

• The Libertines — The Fratellis' raucous debut was received as post-Libertines Brit-rock, sharing that band's scrappy garage energy.
• The Strokes — The garage-rock revival the Strokes ignited — raw energy, lo-fi swagger — shaped the Fratellis' Costello Music.