Snapped Ankles

The SNAPPED ANKLES, a highly original, one-of-a-kind art rock band from London, have managed to reinvent the concept of alternative music by mixing elements of post-punk, krautrock, electronica and tribal rhythms, all connoted by a strong visual and performative component. Their music is an explosion of synths, fast-paced rhythms and primal grooves, often accompanied by an aesthetic that recalls the wild and mysterious nature of forests, combined with an irreverent critique of contemporary society and technological progress.

Formed in 2011, Snapped Ankles are known for their unique identity and “outdoorsy” approach to music. Their very name is meant to evoke a concrete, if imaginary, image, as if the band were really trapped in a wild and uncontrollable world. Although their sound is rich in distortion and experimentation, they always manage to maintain a strong rhythmic component that drives movement, with influences ranging from the krautrock of bands like Can and Neu! to the more acidic and electronic post-punk.

The Snapped Ankles, with their characteristic shamanic rituals and dragging rhythms, somewhere between a concert proper and a real performance, are a unique experience to see live. In fact, during their shows, group members are often dressed in tribal costumes, masks and other equipment that accentuate their connection to their “forest” imagery, deftly packaging an immersive, collective experience that blends music, dance and visual art into a sensory explosion.

Over the years, Snapped Ankles have built a real and growing cult following thanks to celebrated albums such as Come Play The Trees (2017) and Stunning Luxury (2020), which established them as one of the most original and inspiring bands in the British music scene. Their sound has evolved through a mix of Teutonic rhythms and industrial beats, yet they maintain a strong tribal and eerie identity, which is fully reflected in the theme of their albums, which explore the contrast between nature and technology, the relationship with progress and gentrification.

With their new work Forest Of Your Problems (2021), Snapped Ankles continue to explore increasingly complex and disturbing sonic territories, taking their “forest ritual” to new levels of expression, both in the studio and on stage. The band remains one of the most daring and visionary entities in the contemporary music scene.