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{{short description|British indie pop band}}
{{short description|British indie pop band}}
{{distinguish|North London Grammar School}}
{{distinguish|North London Grammar School}}
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{{Infobox musical artist <!-- See Wikipedia:WikiProject_Musicians -->
{{Infobox musical artist <!-- See Wikipedia:WikiProject_Musicians -->
| name = London Grammar
| name = London Grammar
| image = London Grammar (24762973598).jpg
| image = London Grammar New Holland.jpg
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| caption = London Grammar performing in [[Amsterdam]] in November 2017
| caption = London Grammar performing at [[New Holland Island]] in [[Saint Petersburg]] in July 2017
| origin = [[Nottingham]], England
| origin = [[Nottingham]], England
| genre = {{hlist|[[Indie pop]]<ref>{{cite web |last=Geslani |first=Michelle |url=https://consequenceofsound.net/2017/06/london-grammar-share-two-new-videos-for-oh-woman-oh-man-watch/ |title=London Grammar share two new videos for 'Oh Woman Oh Man' — watch |work=[[Consequence of Sound]] |date=2 June 2017 |access-date=26 June 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Gebremedhin |first=Thomas |url=http://www.vogue.com/article/music-london-grammars-exclusive-remix-of-strong-from-dj-jonas-rathsman |title=London Grammar's Exclusive Remix of "Strong" from DJ Jonas Rathsman |work=[[Vogue (magazine)|Vogue]] |date=9 September 2013 |access-date=26 June 2017}}</ref>|[[dream pop]]<ref name=20170609consequenceofsound>{{cite web |last=Geslani |first=Michelle |url=https://consequenceofsound.net/2017/06/london-grammar-share-new-album-truth-is-a-beautiful-thing-stream-download/ |title=London Grammar share new album Truth Is A Beautiful Thing: Stream/download |work=Consequence of Sound |date=9 June 2017 |access-date=26 June 2017}}</ref>|[[trip hop]]<ref>{{cite web |last=Bartleet |first=Larry |url=https://www.nme.com/reviews/album/london-grammar-truth-is-a-beautiful-thing-review |title=London Grammar – 'Truth Is A Beautiful Thing' Review |work=[[NME]] |date=15 January 2016 |access-date=26 June 2017}}</ref>|[[electronica]]<ref name=20130422theguardian>{{cite web |last=Lester |first=Paul |author-link=Paul Lester |url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2013/apr/22/new-band-day-london-grammar |title=New band of the day: London Grammar (No 1,497) |work=[[The Guardian]] |date=22 April 2013 |access-date=8 September 2013}}</ref>|[[art rock]]<ref name=georgiast20130805>{{Cite web|title=The Georgia Straight presents London Grammar at Fortune Sound Club {{!}} Georgia Straight Vancouver's News & Entertainment Weekly|url=https://www.straight.com/blogra/406891/georgia-straight-presents-london-grammar-fortune-sound-club|date=2013-08-05|website=The Georgia Straight|access-date=2020-05-10}}</ref><ref name=vice20140715>{{Cite web|title=The House That Disclosure Built|url=https://www.vice.com/en_uk/article/nzyznq/the-house-that-disclosure-built|last=Calvert|first=John|date=2014-07-15|website=Vice|access-date=2020-05-10}}</ref><ref name=popmatters20130912>{{Cite web|title=London Grammar: If You Wait|url=https://www.popmatters.com/175245-london-grammar-if-you-wait-2495724401.html|date=2013-09-12|website=PopMatters|access-date=2020-05-10}}</ref>|[[art pop]]<ref name=popmatters20130912 />
| genre = {{hlist|[[Indie pop]]<ref>{{cite web |last=Geslani |first=Michelle |url=https://consequence.net/2017/06/london-grammar-share-two-new-videos-for-oh-woman-oh-man-watch/ |title=London Grammar share two new videos for 'Oh Woman Oh Man' — watch |work=[[Consequence of Sound]] |date=2 June 2017 |access-date=26 June 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Gebremedhin |first=Thomas |url=http://www.vogue.com/article/music-london-grammars-exclusive-remix-of-strong-from-dj-jonas-rathsman |title=London Grammar's Exclusive Remix of "Strong" from DJ Jonas Rathsman |work=[[Vogue (magazine)|Vogue]] |date=9 September 2013 |access-date=26 June 2017}}</ref>|[[dream pop]]<ref name=20170609consequenceofsound>{{cite web |last=Geslani |first=Michelle |url=https://consequence.net/2017/06/london-grammar-share-new-album-truth-is-a-beautiful-thing-stream-download/ |title=London Grammar share new album Truth Is A Beautiful Thing: Stream/download |work=Consequence of Sound |date=9 June 2017 |access-date=26 June 2017}}</ref>|[[trip hop]]<ref>{{cite web |last=Bartleet |first=Larry |url=https://www.nme.com/reviews/album/london-grammar-truth-is-a-beautiful-thing-review |title=London Grammar – 'Truth Is A Beautiful Thing' Review |work=[[NME]] |date=15 January 2016 |access-date=26 June 2017}}</ref>|[[electronica]]<ref name=20130422theguardian>{{cite web |last=Lester |first=Paul |author-link=Paul Lester |url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2013/apr/22/new-band-day-london-grammar |title=New band of the day: London Grammar (No 1,497) |work=[[The Guardian]] |date=22 April 2013 |access-date=8 September 2013}}</ref>|[[art rock]]<ref name=georgiast20130805>{{Cite web|title=The Georgia Straight presents London Grammar at Fortune Sound Club {{!}} Georgia Straight Vancouver's News & Entertainment Weekly|url=https://www.straight.com/blogra/406891/georgia-straight-presents-london-grammar-fortune-sound-club|date=2013-08-05|website=The Georgia Straight|access-date=2020-05-10}}</ref><ref name=vice20140715>{{Cite web|title=The House That Disclosure Built|url=https://www.vice.com/en_uk/article/nzyznq/the-house-that-disclosure-built|last=Calvert|first=John|date=2014-07-15|website=Vice|access-date=2020-05-10}}</ref><ref name=popmatters20130912>{{Cite web|title=London Grammar: If You Wait|url=https://www.popmatters.com/175245-london-grammar-if-you-wait-2495724401.html|date=2013-09-12|website=PopMatters|access-date=2020-05-10}}</ref>|[[art pop]]<ref name=popmatters20130912 />
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| years_active = 2009–present
| years_active = 2009–present
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* [[Dew Process]]
* [[Dew Process]]
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| website = {{URL|londongrammar.com/}}
| website = [https://www.londongrammar.com/ londongrammar.com]
| current_members = {{ubl|[[Hannah Reid]]|Dominic "Dot" Major|Dan Rothman}}
| current_members =
* [[Hannah Reid]]
* Dot Major
* Dan Rothman
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'''London Grammar''' are<!-- band names are treated as plurals in British English - do NOT change to "is" --> an English [[indie pop]] band formed in [[Nottingham]] in 2009. The band consists of [[Hannah Reid]], Dan Rothman and Dominic 'Dot' Major.<ref name="20130422theguardian"/><ref name=bbc22709325>{{cite web|url=http://bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/22709325|title=Introducing... London Grammar|date=4 June 2013|last=Knowles|first=Robin|access-date=25 June 2013|publisher=BBC}}</ref> Their debut [[extended play]], ''[[Metal & Dust]]'', was released in February 2013 by Metal & Dust Recordings,<ref name=":1">{{cite web|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/music/rockandpopfeatures/10116780/London-Grammar-New-Faces.html|title=London Grammar – New Faces|author=James Lachno|work=The Daily Telegraph|date=13 June 2013|access-date=25 June 2013}}</ref> while their debut album, ''[[If You Wait]]'', was released in September 2013. The album reached number two on the [[UK Albums Chart]] and was certified double platinum by the [[British Phonographic Industry]] (BPI). The band's second studio album, ''[[Truth Is a Beautiful Thing]]'', was released in June 2017, peaking at number one on the UK Albums Chart.<ref name=georgiast20130805 /><ref name=vice20140715 /><ref name=popmatters20130912 /> The latest album,
'''London Grammar''' are<!-- band names are treated as plurals in British English - do NOT change to "is" --> an English [[indie pop]] band formed in [[Nottingham]] in 2009. The band consists of [[Hannah Reid]], Dan Rothman, and Dominic "Dot" Major.<ref name="20130422theguardian"/><ref name=bbc22709325>{{cite web|url=http://bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/22709325|title=Introducing... London Grammar|date=4 June 2013|last=Knowles|first=Robin|access-date=25 June 2013|publisher=BBC}}</ref> Their debut [[extended play]], ''[[Metal & Dust]]'', was released in 2013 by Metal & Dust Recordings; <ref name=":1">{{cite web|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/music/rockandpopfeatures/10116780/London-Grammar-New-Faces.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220112/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/music/rockandpopfeatures/10116780/London-Grammar-New-Faces.html |archive-date=12 January 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live|title=London Grammar – New Faces|author=James Lachno|work=The Daily Telegraph|date=13 June 2013|access-date=25 June 2013}}{{cbignore}}</ref> their debut album, ''[[If You Wait]]'' (2013), reached No. 2 on the [[UK Albums Chart]] and was certified Double Platinum by the [[British Phonographic Industry]] (BPI). The band's next two studio albums, ''[[Truth Is a Beautiful Thing]]'' (2017) and
''[[Californian Soil]]'' (2021), both reached number 1 on the UK Albums Chart.<ref name=georgiast20130805 /><ref name=vice20140715 /><ref name=popmatters20130912 />
''[[Californian Soil]]'' was released on 16 April 2021 and became their second consecutive number one album in the United Kingdom.


==History==
==History==


===2009–2012: Early career===
===2009–2012: Early career===
Vocalist Hannah Reid and guitarist Dan Rothman are originally from London<ref name="reidonsexism">{{cite web|url=https://www.standard.co.uk/goingout/music/london-grammar-singer-hannah-reid-on-sexism-in-the-music-industry-8957594.html|work=London Evening Standard|author=David Smyth|title=London Grammar singer Hannah Reid on sexism in the music industry|date=22 November 2013|quote=Reid is from the Acton area and Rothman from Hendon}}</ref> and met in the Ancaster Hall of residence at the [[University of Nottingham]] during their first year in 2009. Rothman saw that Reid played the guitar and contacted her to see if she wanted to collaborate. They were joined by [[Northampton]] native Dominic 'Dot' Major (keyboard, [[djembe]], drums) a year later, after he began playing music together with Rothman.{{citation needed|date=February 2017}}<!-- WP:RS needed; removed link to WP:SPS (Twitter, FB, WP)--> They chose the name as "not only was it where we're from, but London is also so international and multicultural that it actually felt like quite a universal name in a way."<ref name=reidonsexism/>
Vocalist Hannah Reid and guitarist Dan Rothman are originally from London<ref name="reidonsexism">{{cite web|url=https://www.standard.co.uk/goingout/music/london-grammar-singer-hannah-reid-on-sexism-in-the-music-industry-8957594.html|work=London Evening Standard|author=David Smyth|title=London Grammar singer Hannah Reid on sexism in the music industry|date=22 November 2013|quote=Reid is from the Acton area and Rothman from Hendon}}</ref> and met in the Ancaster Hall student residence at the [[University of Nottingham]] during their first year in 2009. Rothman saw that Reid played the guitar and contacted her to see if she wanted to collaborate. They were joined by [[Northampton]] native Dominic "Dot" Major (keyboard, [[djembe]], drums) a year later, after he began playing music together with Rothman.{{citation needed|date=February 2017}} <!-- WP:RS needed; removed link to WP:SPS (Twitter, FB, WP)--> They chose the name as "not only was it where we're from, but London is also so international and multicultural that it actually felt like quite a universal name in a way."<ref name=reidonsexism/>


After completing their studies in mid-2010, the trio moved down to London to pursue a career in music. By the end of the year they were managed by Conor Wheeler who began promoting them.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://uk.linkedin.com/pub/daniel-rothman/37/b81/53b?trk=pub-pbmap|title=Dan Rothman Linkedin entry|quote=Notes that he graduated in 2011 with a BA in Economics and philosophy|publisher=LinkedIn}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://uk.linkedin.com/pub/conor-wheeler/4a/592/88a|title=Conor Wheeler Linkedin entry|quote=Details his period as a manager for the band from December 2011 to June 2012|publisher=LinkedIn}}</ref> The band began by playing low-key gigs at local bars, honing their material.<ref name= 20130422theguardian/><ref name=":1"/> They soon found themselves noticed by a number of [[A&R]] people, and they were signed with the [[Ministry of Sound]] while Big Life took over the management duties in the second half of 2013.<ref name="Argus: Great Escape"/> In the same year the trio did some early recordings with [[Rollo Armstrong]] of [[Faithless]] and Liam Howe of [[Sneaker Pimps]].<ref>{{cite web|title=London Grammar Interview|url=http://www.bristolbeatsclub.com/podcasts/on-tour-in-bristol/london-grammar-interview|website=Bristol Beats Club|access-date=23 June 2014}}</ref> Later in the year, the band continued to work with Tim Bran of [[Dreadzone]] and [[The Freelance Hellraiser|Roy Kerr]], and by the end of the year most of the recording had been completed. On 12 November 2012, the trio posted their song "[[Hey Now (London Grammar song)|Hey Now]]" on YouTube; it immediately received a huge amount of attention.<ref name="DIY Space Interview">{{cite web|url=http://www.thisisfakediy.co.uk/articles/features/london-grammar-space-is-the-answer/|author=Huw Oliver|title=London Grammar: Space is the answer|work=DIY Magazine|date=4 September 2013}}</ref>
After completing their studies in 2010, the trio moved to London to pursue a career in music. By the end of the year, they were managed by Conor Wheeler, who began promoting them.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://uk.linkedin.com/pub/daniel-rothman/37/b81/53b?trk=pub-pbmap|title=Dan Rothman Linkedin entry|quote=Notes that he graduated in 2011 with a BA in Economics and philosophy|publisher=LinkedIn}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://uk.linkedin.com/pub/conor-wheeler/4a/592/88a|title=Conor Wheeler Linkedin entry|quote=Details his period as a manager for the band from December 2011 to June 2012|publisher=LinkedIn}}</ref> The band began playing low-key gigs at local bars, honing their material.<ref name= 20130422theguardian/><ref name=":1"/> They soon found themselves noticed by a number of [[A&R]] people, and they were signed with the [[Ministry of Sound]] while Big Life took over the management duties in the second half of 2013.<ref name="Argus: Great Escape"/> In the same year, the trio did some early recordings with [[Rollo Armstrong]] of [[Faithless]] and Liam Howe of [[Sneaker Pimps]].<ref>{{cite web|title=London Grammar Interview|url=http://www.bristolbeatsclub.com/podcasts/on-tour-in-bristol/london-grammar-interview|website=Bristol Beats Club|date=16 February 2014 |access-date=23 June 2014}}</ref> Later in the year, the band continued to work with Tim Bran of [[Dreadzone]] and [[The Freelance Hellraiser|Roy Kerr]], and by the end of the year, most of the recording had been completed. On 12 November 2012, the trio posted their song "[[Hey Now (London Grammar song)|Hey Now]]" remixed for Sasha by The Cut on YouTube; it immediately received a huge amount of attention.<ref name="DIY Space Interview">{{cite web|url=http://www.thisisfakediy.co.uk/articles/features/london-grammar-space-is-the-answer/|author=Huw Oliver|title=London Grammar: Space is the answer|work=DIY|date=4 September 2013}}</ref>


===2013–2016: ''If You Wait''===
===2013–2016: ''If You Wait''===
Their EP ''Metal & Dust'' followed in February 2013, and it made the top five of the iTunes chart in Australia. It created a lot of interest, and the band received significant airplay on national radio.<ref name="Argus: Great Escape"/> They released their single "[[Wasting My Young Years]]" in June 2013, peaking at number 31 on the [[UK Singles Chart]]. The band also featured on [[Disclosure (band)|Disclosure]]'s album ''[[Settle (album)|Settle]]'' with the track "[[Help Me Lose My Mind]]", released in June 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/albums-chart/20130609/7502/ |date=15 June 2013|title=Top 40 Official UK Albums Archive|work=[[Official Charts Company]]}}</ref> The band has recorded two live sessions for Radio 1, and they played at ten summer 2013 [[European music festivals]]. In September 2013, Reid was the subject of a ''[[Radio 1 Breakfast Show]]'' Twitter post, which was criticised for being sexist. The backlash forced the corporation to apologise, while the trio "decided to stay out of it".<ref name=reidonsexism/>
Their EP ''Metal & Dust'' followed in February 2013, and it made the top five of the iTunes chart in Australia. It created a lot of interest, and the band received significant airplay on national radio.<ref name="Argus: Great Escape"/> They released their single "[[Wasting My Young Years]]" in June 2013, peaking at No. 31 on the [[UK Singles Chart]]. The band was also featured on [[Disclosure (band)|Disclosure]]'s album ''[[Settle (album)|Settle]]'' with the track "[[Help Me Lose My Mind]]", released in June 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/albums-chart/20130609/7502/ |date=15 June 2013|title=Top 40 Official UK Albums Archive|work=[[Official Charts Company]]}}</ref> The band has recorded two live sessions for Radio 1, and they played at 10 summer 2013 [[European music festivals]]. In September 2013, Reid was the subject of a ''[[Radio 1 Breakfast Show]]'' Twitter post, which was criticised for being sexist. The backlash forced the corporation to apologise, while the trio "decided to stay out of it".<ref name=reidonsexism/>


On 1 September 2013, they released "[[Strong (London Grammar song)|Strong]]", which peaked at number 16 on the [[UK Singles Chart]]. The song was later used in the 2014 American TV series "[[Reckless (TV series)|Reckless]]" for its second episode, "Parting Shots". On 9 September 2013, they released their debut studio album ''[[If You Wait]]'', which peaked at number two on the [[UK Albums Chart]]. It also peaked at number two on the [[Australian Albums Chart]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.aria.com.au/documents/ARIAChartsmediarelease14Sept2013.pdf|publisher=ARIA Charts|access-date=22 August 2014|title=ARIA Charts 14 Sept 2013}}</ref> number 11 on the [[French Albums Chart]], number 13 on the [[Irish Albums Chart]], and number 22 on the [[New Zealand Albums Chart]]. The band is signed to [[Columbia Records]] in the United States.<ref name=prnewswire218400221>{{cite press release |url=http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/london-grammar-to-release-debut-album-if-you-wait-september-10-218400221.html |title=London Grammar To Release Debut Album If You Wait September 10 |location=New York |publisher=[[Columbia Records]] |agency=[[PR Newswire]] |date=5 August 2013 |access-date=26 June 2017}}</ref> On 8 December 2013, a single for the album, "[[Nightcall (song)#London Grammar version|Nightcall]]" was released. Their cover was used again for the "[[Reckless (TV series)|Reckless]]" show in its last episode "Civil Wars Part 2".
On 1 September 2013, they released "[[Strong (London Grammar song)|Strong]]", which peaked at No. 16 on the [[UK Singles Chart]]. The song was later used in the 2014 American TV series [[Reckless (TV series)|''Reckless'']] for its second episode, "Parting Shots". On 9 September 2013, they released their debut studio album, ''[[If You Wait]]'', which peaked at No. 2 on both the [[UK Albums Chart]] and [[Australian Albums Chart]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.aria.com.au/documents/ARIAChartsmediarelease14Sept2013.pdf|publisher=ARIA Charts|access-date=22 August 2014|title=ARIA Charts 14 Sept 2013}}</ref> as well as at No. 11 on the [[French Albums Chart]], No. 13 on the [[Irish Albums Chart]] and No. 22 on the [[New Zealand Albums Chart]]. The band is signed to [[Columbia Records]] in the United States.<ref name=prnewswire218400221>{{cite press release |url=http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/london-grammar-to-release-debut-album-if-you-wait-september-10-218400221.html |title=London Grammar To Release Debut Album If You Wait September 10 |location=New York |publisher=[[Columbia Records]] |agency=[[PR Newswire]] |date=5 August 2013 |access-date=26 June 2017}}</ref> On 8 December 2013, a single for the album, "[[Nightcall (song)#London Grammar version|Nightcall]]" was released. Their cover was used again in [[Reckless (TV series)|''Reckless'']] in its last episode, "Civil Wars Part 2".


On 13 January 2014, the band performed "[[Strong (London Grammar song)|Strong]]" and "[[Wasting My Young Years]]" on ''[[Late Night with Jimmy Fallon]]'',<ref name="stereogum">{{cite web|url=https://www.stereogum.com/1627151/watch-london-grammar-play-fallon/video|title=Watch London Grammar Play Fallon |work=Stereogum|date=14 January 2014 |access-date=20 January 2014}}</ref> marking their debut performance on American television.<ref name="mtv">{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1720627/london-grammar-musical-memories.jhtml|title=Which Member of London Grammar Cried When She Found Out Elvis Was Dead? - Music, Celebrity, Artist News |publisher=MTV|access-date=20 January 2014}}</ref> On 1 April 2014, the [[Official Charts Company]] announced that London Grammar's ''If You Wait'' was the fifth top-selling album of 2014 so far, with sales of over 138,000 copies (356,000 total).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/the-official-top-40-biggest-selling-artist-albums-of-2014-so-far-2874/|title=The Official Top 40 Biggest Selling Artist Albums of 2014 so far!|publisher=UK Official Charts|access-date=25 May 2014}}</ref> London Grammar won an [[Ivor Novello Awards|Ivor Novello Award]] in the Best Song Musically and Lyrically category for "Strong".<ref name=telegraph10849855>{{cite web|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/music/music-news/10849855/Ivor-Novello-Awards-2014-Tom-Odell-London-Grammar-and-Nick-Cave-all-winners.html|title=Ivor Novello Awards 2014: Tom Odell, London Grammar and Nick Cave all winners|work=The Daily Telegraph|access-date=23 May 2014}}</ref> And later in 2014 they won two awards, "Independent Breakthrough of The Year" and "PPL Award For Most Played New Independent Act", at the AIM Independent Music Awards.<ref>{{Cite web
On 13 January 2014, the band performed "[[Strong (London Grammar song)|Strong]]" and "[[Wasting My Young Years]]" on ''[[Late Night with Jimmy Fallon]]'',<ref name="stereogum">{{cite web|url=https://www.stereogum.com/1627151/watch-london-grammar-play-fallon/video|title=Watch London Grammar Play Fallon |work=Stereogum|date=14 January 2014 |access-date=20 January 2014}}</ref> marking their debut performance on American television.<ref name="mtv">{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1720627/london-grammar-musical-memories.jhtml|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140129231552/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1720627/london-grammar-musical-memories.jhtml|url-status=dead|archive-date=29 January 2014|title=Which Member of London Grammar Cried When She Found Out Elvis Was Dead? - Music, Celebrity, Artist News |publisher=MTV|access-date=20 January 2014}}</ref> On 26 January 2014 the bands rising success in Australia was recognised in Triple J's Hottest 100 countdown for 2013, with "[[Strong (London Grammar song)|Strong]]", "Hey Now" and "[[Wasting My Young Years]]" placing 10th, 35th and 61st respectively.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2013-09-10 |title=Hottest 100 - 2013 {{!}} triple j |url=https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/hottest100/13/ |access-date=2024-02-21 |website=www.abc.net.au |language=en}}</ref> On 1 April 2014, the [[Official Charts Company]] announced that London Grammar's ''If You Wait'' was the fifth top-selling album of 2014 so far, with sales of over 138,000 copies (356,000 total).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/the-official-top-40-biggest-selling-artist-albums-of-2014-so-far-2874/|title=The Official Top 40 Biggest Selling Artist Albums of 2014 so far!|publisher=UK Official Charts|access-date=25 May 2014}}</ref> London Grammar won an [[Ivor Novello Awards|Ivor Novello Award]] in the Best Song Musically and Lyrically category for "Strong".<ref name=telegraph10849855>{{cite web|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/music/music-news/10849855/Ivor-Novello-Awards-2014-Tom-Odell-London-Grammar-and-Nick-Cave-all-winners.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220112/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/music/music-news/10849855/Ivor-Novello-Awards-2014-Tom-Odell-London-Grammar-and-Nick-Cave-all-winners.html |archive-date=12 January 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live|title=Ivor Novello Awards 2014: Tom Odell, London Grammar and Nick Cave all winners|work=The Daily Telegraph|date=22 May 2014 |access-date=23 May 2014}}{{cbignore}}</ref> And later in 2014, they won two awards – "Independent Breakthrough of the Year" and "PPL Award for Most Played New Independent Act" – at the AIM Independent Music Awards.<ref>{{Cite web
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On 2 September 2014 French fashion house [[Dior]] released an advertisement campaign for [[J'Adore (fragrance)|J'Adore]] that featured the song "Hey Now" ([[The Shoes (French band)|The Shoes]] remix).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rm-vBq-1T1k|title=Dior J'adore – "The future is gold" – The new film|publisher=YouTube|access-date=27 September 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejtz5aefk74|title=London Grammar – "Hey Now" (J'adore Dior Remix by The Shoes)|publisher=YouTube|access-date=27 September 2014}}</ref>
On 2 September 2014, French fashion house [[Dior]] released an advertisement campaign for [[J'Adore (fragrance)|J'Adore]] that featured the song "Hey Now" ([[The Shoes (French band)|The Shoes]] remix).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rm-vBq-1T1k|title=Dior J'adore – "The future is gold" – The new film|publisher=YouTube|access-date=27 September 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejtz5aefk74|title=London Grammar – "Hey Now" (J'adore Dior Remix by The Shoes)|publisher=YouTube|access-date=27 September 2014}}</ref>


After 2016 acquisition of [[Ministry of Sound|Ministry of Sound Recordings]] by [[Sony Music]], London Grammar's catalogue remained to be distributed by [[Universal Music Group]] in most of the world and [[Because Music]] in France.
After the 2016 acquisition of [[Ministry of Sound|Ministry of Sound Recordings]] by [[Sony Music]], London Grammar's catalogue remained to be distributed by [[Universal Music Group]] in most of the world and [[Because Music]] in France.


===2017–2019: ''Truth Is a Beautiful Thing''===
===2017–2019: ''Truth Is a Beautiful Thing''===
On 1 January 2017, London Grammar shared the single "[[Rooting for You (London Grammar song)|Rooting for You]]", marking the group's first new music since their debut album in 2013.<ref name=nme1930044>{{cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/london-grammar-new-single-1930044|title=London Grammar share new single 'Rooting For You'|work=NME|date=January 2017|access-date=4 January 2017}}</ref> On 1 February 2017, they shared the second single "Big Picture" via their Facebook page. They sang "Big Picture" during their performance on Later with Jools Holland.
On 1 January 2017, London Grammar shared the single "[[Rooting for You (London Grammar song)|Rooting for You]]", marking the group's first new music since their debut album in 2013.<ref name=nme1930044>{{cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/london-grammar-new-single-1930044|title=London Grammar share new single 'Rooting For You'|work=NME|date=January 2017|access-date=4 January 2017}}</ref> A month later, on 1 February, they shared the second single, "Big Picture", via their Facebook page, which they also performed on ''Later with Jools Holland''.


''[[Truth Is a Beautiful Thing]]'' was released on 9 June 2017.<ref name=nme2026938>{{Cite news|url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/london-grammar-announce-new-album-unveil-title-track-truth-beautiful-thing-2026938|title=London Grammar announce new album and unveil title track 'Truth Is A Beautiful Thing' |date=24 March 2017|work=NME|access-date=13 June 2017}}</ref> The album was largely recorded with producers [[Paul Epworth]] and [[Greg Kurstin]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/reviews/album/london-grammar-truth-is-a-beautiful-thing-review|title=London Grammar – 'Truth Is A Beautiful Thing' Review – NME|website=NME|date=7 June 2017|access-date=13 June 2017}}</ref> It charted at number one in the UK.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.mtv.co.uk/london-grammar/news/london-grammar-truth-is-a-beautiful-thing-number-1-album|title=London Grammar See Off Katy Perry To Land No.1 Album With 'Truth Is A Beautiful Thing' {{!}} MTV UK|access-date=2017-08-25}}</ref>
''[[Truth Is a Beautiful Thing]]'' was released on 9 June 2017.<ref name=nme2026938>{{Cite news|url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/london-grammar-announce-new-album-unveil-title-track-truth-beautiful-thing-2026938|title=London Grammar announce new album and unveil title track 'Truth Is A Beautiful Thing' |date=24 March 2017|work=NME|access-date=13 June 2017}}</ref> The album was largely recorded with producers [[Paul Epworth]] and [[Greg Kurstin]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/reviews/album/london-grammar-truth-is-a-beautiful-thing-review|title=London Grammar – 'Truth Is A Beautiful Thing' Review – NME|website=NME|date=7 June 2017|access-date=13 June 2017}}</ref> It charted at No. 1 in the UK.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.mtv.co.uk/news/z3ny1n/london-grammar-truth-is-a-beautiful-thing-number-1-album|title=London Grammar See Off Katy Perry To Land No.1 Album With 'Truth Is A Beautiful Thing'|access-date=2017-08-25}}</ref>


During the autumn of 2017, the band's cover version of the [[Chris Isaak]] song "[[Wicked Game]]" was used in the trailer for the BBC series ''[[Peaky Blinders (TV series)|Peaky Blinders]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.radiotimes.com/news/2017-11-13/watch-the-gloomy-first-trailer-for-peaky-blinders-series-4/|work=[[Radio Times]]|title=Watch the gloomy first trailer for Peaky Blinders series 4|first=Ben|last=Allen|access-date=14 November 2017}}</ref>
During the autumn of 2017, the band's cover version of the [[Chris Isaak]] song "[[Wicked Game]]" was used in the trailer for the BBC series ''[[Peaky Blinders (TV series)|Peaky Blinders]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.radiotimes.com/news/2017-11-13/watch-the-gloomy-first-trailer-for-peaky-blinders-series-4/|work=[[Radio Times]]|title=Watch the gloomy first trailer for Peaky Blinders series 4|first=Ben|last=Allen|access-date=14 November 2017}}</ref>


In March 2018, the band's song “Hell to the Liars” from their album 'Truth is a Beautiful Thing' was featured on the E! show The Royals season 4 episode 2 titled “Confess Yourself to Heaven”.
In March 2018, the band's song "Hell to the Liars" from ''Truth Is a Beautiful Thing'' was featured on Season 4 of the E! show ''The Royals'' in the second episode, "Confess Yourself to Heaven".


In June 2019, London Grammar was featured on "Let You Know", a song by Australian musician [[Flume (musician)|Flume]].
In June 2019, London Grammar was featured on "Let You Know", a song by Australian musician [[Flume (musician)|Flume]].


=== 2020–present: ''Californian Soil'' ===
=== 2020–2023: ''Californian Soil'' ===
On 19 August 2020, London Grammar released "[[Baby It's You (London Grammar song)|Baby It's You]]", their first single since 2017. This was followed by the premiere of second track "Californian Soil" on 1 October, which preceded the launch of their third album, also titled ''[[Californian Soil]]'', which was released on 16 April 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=10 March 2021|title=LONDON GRAMMAR Release New Single 'How Does It Feel'|url=https://amnplify.com.au/london-grammar-release-new-single-how-does-it-feel/|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=8 April 2021|website=Amnplify}}</ref> "America" was one of the first songs written for the album, and was written about letting go of the past.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Newton|first=Felicity|date=2021-04-09|title=London Grammar have shared another new album cut 'America', a song about moving on|url=https://readdork.com/news/london-grammar-america-song/|access-date=2021-04-14|website=[[Dork (magazine)|Dork]]}}</ref> The launch of "Californian Soil" was accompanied by a full live performance on [[YouTube]].<ref>{{cite web |title=[LIVE] London Grammar: Californian Soil - The Live Show |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0g4TtI_XTM |website=YouTube}}</ref> London Grammar were nominated for the "Best group" in the Brit Awards 2022.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=19 December 2021|title=Brit Awards 2022: Full list of nominees
On 19 August 2020, London Grammar released "[[Baby It's You (London Grammar song)|Baby It's You]]", their first single since 2017. This was followed by the premiere of "Californian Soil" on 1 October before the launch of their third album, also titled ''[[Californian Soil]]'', which was released on 16 April 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=10 March 2021|title=LONDON GRAMMAR Release New Single 'How Does It Feel'|url=https://amnplify.com.au/london-grammar-release-new-single-how-does-it-feel/|access-date=8 April 2021|website=Amnplify}}</ref> "America" was one of the first songs written for the album, and was written about letting go of the past.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Newton|first=Felicity|date=2021-04-09|title=London Grammar have shared another new album cut 'America', a song about moving on|url=https://readdork.com/news/london-grammar-america-song/|access-date=2021-04-14|website=[[Dork (magazine)|Dork]]}}</ref> The launch of "Californian Soil" was accompanied by a full live performance on [[YouTube]].<ref>{{cite web |title=[LIVE] London Grammar: Californian Soil – The Live Show |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0g4TtI_XTM |website=YouTube| date=18 April 2021 }}</ref> London Grammar were nominated for the "Best Group" at the Brit Awards 2022.<ref>{{Cite news|date=19 December 2021|title=Brit Awards 2022: Full list of nominees
|publisher=BBC News
|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-59711692|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=23 December</ref>
|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-59711692|access-date=23 December 2022}}</ref>

=== 2024–present: ''The Greatest Love'' ===
On 19 March 2024, London Grammar teased the release of their fourth album on their Instagram page, showing a white background with a blurred image of a bee. This was confirmed as an album tease by Reid on her personal Instagram (@hannahmayreid) on 20 March 2024, when she posted a photo of her new haircut and baby with the comment "Entering my mum era with bangs and brown hair. Oh and album 4 era".

On 5 April, the first track "House" was released, with the news that their fourth album ''[[The Greatest Love (album)|The Greatest Love]]'' would follow later in 2024.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/london-grammar-announce-new-album-the-greatest-love-with-hypnotic-lead-single-house-3613735|title=London Grammar announce new album ''The Greatest Love'' with hypnotic lead single 'House'|magazine=[[NME]]|last=Dunworth|first=Liberty|date=5 April 2024|access-date=16 June 2024}}</ref> A second track from the album called "Kind of Man" was released on 17 May. A third track from the album called "Into Gold" was released on 21 June.


==Musical style==
==Musical style==
London Grammar's music has been described as "a blend of ambient, ethereal and classical sounds"<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gigwise.com/features/82510/london-grammar-weve-been-given-time-to-develop-naturally|title=London Grammar: 'We've been given time to develop naturally'|work=Gigwise}}</ref> with [[Depression (mood)|melancholy]] guitar, soaring vocals, plaintive lyrics, and often displaying trip-hop and dance influences. Hannah Reid's powerful, haunting vocals, prominent on all of London Grammar's tracks released to date, are often compared to those of [[Judie Tzuke]] and [[Florence Welch]].<ref name=digitalspy490832>{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.com.au/music/interviews/a490832/london-grammar-weve-gone-as-pop-as-we-can-interview.html|title=London Grammar: 'We've gone as pop as we can'|work=Digital Spy}}</ref> The songs are a collaborative effort as Reid explains: "I write the lyrics and the top lines. But the songs initiate from all three of us. Dot will write a piano part or a music score. Dan will add some guitars."<ref name="Argus: Great Escape">{{cite web|url=http://www.theargus.co.uk/leisure/music/10410720.The_Great_Escape__London_Grammar/|author=Dominic Smith|title=The Great Escape: London Grammar|work=The Argus|date=16 May 2013}}</ref> She describes the songs as "emotionally affected" and said that she "writes about people who come in and out of my life."<ref name=20130909glamourmagazine>{{cite magazine |last=Selby |first=Jenn |url=http://www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/article/london-grammar-interview-debut-album-details-music |title=If You Wait: London Grammar discuss their striking debut album |magazine=[[Glamour (magazine)|Glamour]] |location=UK |date=9 September 2013 |access-date=26 June 2017}}</ref>
London Grammar's music has been described as "a blend of ambient, ethereal and classical sounds"<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gigwise.com/features/82510/london-grammar-weve-been-given-time-to-develop-naturally|title=London Grammar: 'We've been given time to develop naturally'|work=Gigwise}}</ref> with [[Depression (mood)|melancholy]] guitar, soaring vocals, plaintive lyrics, and often displaying trip-hop and dance influences. Hannah Reid's powerful, haunting vocals – prominent on all of London Grammar's tracks released to date – are often compared to those of [[Judie Tzuke]] and [[Florence Welch]].<ref name=digitalspy490832>{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.com.au/music/interviews/a490832/london-grammar-weve-gone-as-pop-as-we-can-interview.html|title=London Grammar: 'We've gone as pop as we can'|work=Digital Spy}}</ref> The songs are a collaborative effort, as Reid explains: "I write the lyrics and the top lines. But the songs initiate from all three of us. Dot will write a piano part or a music score. Dan will add some guitars."<ref name="Argus: Great Escape">{{cite web|url=http://www.theargus.co.uk/leisure/music/10410720.The_Great_Escape__London_Grammar/|author=Dominic Smith|title=The Great Escape: London Grammar|work=The Argus|date=16 May 2013}}</ref> She describes the songs as "emotionally affected" and said that she "writes about people who come in and out of my life."<ref name=20130909glamourmagazine>{{cite magazine |last=Selby |first=Jenn |url=http://www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/article/london-grammar-interview-debut-album-details-music |title=If You Wait: London Grammar discuss their striking debut album |magazine=[[Glamour (magazine)|Glamour]] |location=UK |date=9 September 2013 |access-date=26 June 2017}}</ref>


==Discography==
==Discography==
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* ''[[Truth Is a Beautiful Thing]]'' (2017)
* ''[[Truth Is a Beautiful Thing]]'' (2017)
* ''[[Californian Soil]]'' (2021)
* ''[[Californian Soil]]'' (2021)
* ''[[The Greatest Love (album)|The Greatest Love]]'' (2024)


==Awards and nominations==
==Awards and nominations==
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| rowspan=2|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.soundsblog.it/post/211557/uk-music-video-awards-2013-le-nomination|title=UK Music Video Awards 2013, le nomination|date=1 October 2013|website=Soundsblog.it}}</ref>
| rowspan=2|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.soundsblog.it/post/211557/uk-music-video-awards-2013-le-nomination|title=UK Music Video Awards 2013, le nomination|date=1 October 2013|website=Soundsblog.it}}</ref>
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| Independent Track of the Year
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| {{nom}}
|rowspan=3|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.clashmusic.com/news/aim-independent-music-awards-2015-nominations|title=AIM Independent Music Awards 2015 - Nominations|website=Clash Magazine|access-date=7 April 2020}}</ref>
|rowspan=3|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.clashmusic.com/news/aim-independent-music-awards-2015-nominations|title=AIM Independent Music Awards 2015 – Nominations|website=Clash|date=12 August 2015 |access-date=7 April 2020}}</ref>
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| Independent Breakthrough of the Year
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| {{won}}
|rowspan=2|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.believemusic.com/and-the-aim-awards-2014-winners-are/|title=AND THE AIM AWARDS 2014 WINNERS ARE...|date=3 September 2014|access-date=7 April 2020}}</ref>
|rowspan=2|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.believemusic.com/and-the-aim-awards-2014-winners-are/|title=AND THE AIM AWARDS 2014 WINNERS ARE...|date=3 September 2014|access-date=7 April 2020|archive-date=3 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200803162341/https://www.believemusic.com/and-the-aim-awards-2014-winners-are/|url-status=dead}}</ref>
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| Most Played New Independent Act
| Most Played New Independent Act
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| Best House/Garage/Deep House Track
| Best House/Garage/Deep House Track
| {{nom}}
| {{nom}}
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.wintermusicconference.com/events/idmas/index.php?wmcyear=2015#idmanominees|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170202001441/http://www.wintermusicconference.com/events/idmas/index.php?wmcyear=2015#idmanominees|url-status=dead|archive-date=2 February 2017|title=31st Annual International Dance Music Awards - Winter Music Conference 2017 - WMC 2017|date=2 February 2017|access-date=7 April 2020}}</ref>
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.wintermusicconference.com/events/idmas/index.php?wmcyear=2015#idmanominees|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170202001441/http://www.wintermusicconference.com/events/idmas/index.php?wmcyear=2015#idmanominees|url-status=dead|archive-date=2 February 2017|title=31st Annual International Dance Music Awards – Winter Music Conference 2017 – WMC 2017|date=2 February 2017|access-date=7 April 2020}}</ref>
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| [[Music Producers Guild|The Music Producers Guild Awards]]
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| "Higher" <small>(with [[CamelPhat]])</small>
| Direction in an International Music Video
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| <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.musicvideofestival.com.br/en/awards/awards-2023/|title=2023|website=Musicvideofestival.com.br|access-date=6 September 2024}}</ref>
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==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* {{Official website|http://www.londongrammar.com/}}
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Not to be confused with North London Grammar School.

London Grammar
London Grammar performing at New Holland Island in Saint Petersburg in July 2017
Background information
OriginNottingham, England
Genres
Years active2009–present
Labels
Members
Websitelondongrammar.com

London Grammar are an English indie pop band formed in Nottingham in 2009. The band consists of Hannah Reid, Dan Rothman, and Dominic "Dot" Major.[5][9] Their debut extended play, Metal & Dust, was released in 2013 by Metal & Dust Recordings; [10] their debut album, If You Wait (2013), reached No. 2 on the UK Albums Chart and was certified Double Platinum by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI). The band's next two studio albums, Truth Is a Beautiful Thing (2017) and Californian Soil (2021), both reached number 1 on the UK Albums Chart.[6][7][8]

History

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2009–2012: Early career

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Vocalist Hannah Reid and guitarist Dan Rothman are originally from London[11] and met in the Ancaster Hall student residence at the University of Nottingham during their first year in 2009. Rothman saw that Reid played the guitar and contacted her to see if she wanted to collaborate. They were joined by Northampton native Dominic "Dot" Major (keyboard, djembe, drums) a year later, after he began playing music together with Rothman.[citation needed] They chose the name as "not only was it where we're from, but London is also so international and multicultural that it actually felt like quite a universal name in a way."[11]

After completing their studies in 2010, the trio moved to London to pursue a career in music. By the end of the year, they were managed by Conor Wheeler, who began promoting them.[12][13] The band began playing low-key gigs at local bars, honing their material.[5][10] They soon found themselves noticed by a number of A&R people, and they were signed with the Ministry of Sound while Big Life took over the management duties in the second half of 2013.[14] In the same year, the trio did some early recordings with Rollo Armstrong of Faithless and Liam Howe of Sneaker Pimps.[15] Later in the year, the band continued to work with Tim Bran of Dreadzone and Roy Kerr, and by the end of the year, most of the recording had been completed. On 12 November 2012, the trio posted their song "Hey Now" remixed for Sasha by The Cut on YouTube; it immediately received a huge amount of attention.[16]

2013–2016: If You Wait

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Their EP Metal & Dust followed in February 2013, and it made the top five of the iTunes chart in Australia. It created a lot of interest, and the band received significant airplay on national radio.[14] They released their single "Wasting My Young Years" in June 2013, peaking at No. 31 on the UK Singles Chart. The band was also featured on Disclosure's album Settle with the track "Help Me Lose My Mind", released in June 2013.[17] The band has recorded two live sessions for Radio 1, and they played at 10 summer 2013 European music festivals. In September 2013, Reid was the subject of a Radio 1 Breakfast Show Twitter post, which was criticised for being sexist. The backlash forced the corporation to apologise, while the trio "decided to stay out of it".[11]

On 1 September 2013, they released "Strong", which peaked at No. 16 on the UK Singles Chart. The song was later used in the 2014 American TV series Reckless for its second episode, "Parting Shots". On 9 September 2013, they released their debut studio album, If You Wait, which peaked at No. 2 on both the UK Albums Chart and Australian Albums Chart,[18] as well as at No. 11 on the French Albums Chart, No. 13 on the Irish Albums Chart and No. 22 on the New Zealand Albums Chart. The band is signed to Columbia Records in the United States.[19] On 8 December 2013, a single for the album, "Nightcall" was released. Their cover was used again in Reckless in its last episode, "Civil Wars Part 2".

On 13 January 2014, the band performed "Strong" and "Wasting My Young Years" on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon,[20] marking their debut performance on American television.[21] On 26 January 2014 the bands rising success in Australia was recognised in Triple J's Hottest 100 countdown for 2013, with "Strong", "Hey Now" and "Wasting My Young Years" placing 10th, 35th and 61st respectively.[22] On 1 April 2014, the Official Charts Company announced that London Grammar's If You Wait was the fifth top-selling album of 2014 so far, with sales of over 138,000 copies (356,000 total).[23] London Grammar won an Ivor Novello Award in the Best Song Musically and Lyrically category for "Strong".[24] And later in 2014, they won two awards – "Independent Breakthrough of the Year" and "PPL Award for Most Played New Independent Act" – at the AIM Independent Music Awards.[25]

On 2 September 2014, French fashion house Dior released an advertisement campaign for J'Adore that featured the song "Hey Now" (The Shoes remix).[26][27]

After the 2016 acquisition of Ministry of Sound Recordings by Sony Music, London Grammar's catalogue remained to be distributed by Universal Music Group in most of the world and Because Music in France.

2017–2019: Truth Is a Beautiful Thing

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On 1 January 2017, London Grammar shared the single "Rooting for You", marking the group's first new music since their debut album in 2013.[28] A month later, on 1 February, they shared the second single, "Big Picture", via their Facebook page, which they also performed on Later with Jools Holland.

Truth Is a Beautiful Thing was released on 9 June 2017.[29] The album was largely recorded with producers Paul Epworth and Greg Kurstin.[30] It charted at No. 1 in the UK.[31]

During the autumn of 2017, the band's cover version of the Chris Isaak song "Wicked Game" was used in the trailer for the BBC series Peaky Blinders.[32]

In March 2018, the band's song "Hell to the Liars" from Truth Is a Beautiful Thing was featured on Season 4 of the E! show The Royals in the second episode, "Confess Yourself to Heaven".

In June 2019, London Grammar was featured on "Let You Know", a song by Australian musician Flume.

2020–2023: Californian Soil

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On 19 August 2020, London Grammar released "Baby It's You", their first single since 2017. This was followed by the premiere of "Californian Soil" on 1 October before the launch of their third album, also titled Californian Soil, which was released on 16 April 2021.[33] "America" was one of the first songs written for the album, and was written about letting go of the past.[34] The launch of "Californian Soil" was accompanied by a full live performance on YouTube.[35] London Grammar were nominated for the "Best Group" at the Brit Awards 2022.[36]

2024–present: The Greatest Love

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On 19 March 2024, London Grammar teased the release of their fourth album on their Instagram page, showing a white background with a blurred image of a bee. This was confirmed as an album tease by Reid on her personal Instagram (@hannahmayreid) on 20 March 2024, when she posted a photo of her new haircut and baby with the comment "Entering my mum era with bangs and brown hair. Oh and album 4 era".

On 5 April, the first track "House" was released, with the news that their fourth album The Greatest Love would follow later in 2024.[37] A second track from the album called "Kind of Man" was released on 17 May. A third track from the album called "Into Gold" was released on 21 June.

Musical style

[edit]

London Grammar's music has been described as "a blend of ambient, ethereal and classical sounds"[38] with melancholy guitar, soaring vocals, plaintive lyrics, and often displaying trip-hop and dance influences. Hannah Reid's powerful, haunting vocals – prominent on all of London Grammar's tracks released to date – are often compared to those of Judie Tzuke and Florence Welch.[39] The songs are a collaborative effort, as Reid explains: "I write the lyrics and the top lines. But the songs initiate from all three of us. Dot will write a piano part or a music score. Dan will add some guitars."[14] She describes the songs as "emotionally affected" and said that she "writes about people who come in and out of my life."[40]

Discography

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Main article: London Grammar discography

Studio albums

Awards and nominations

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Year Awards Work Category Result Ref.
2013 UK Music Video Awards "Wasting My Young Years" Best Visual Effects in a Video Nominated [41]
Best Alternative Video – UK Won
2014 "Nightcall" Nominated [42]
Best Cinematography in a Video Nominated
If You Wait Best Music Ad – TV or Online Nominated
Themselves Best Video Artist Nominated
Brit Awards British Breakthrough Act Nominated
Q Awards Best New Act Nominated
Ivor Novello Awards "Strong" Best Song Musically & Lyrically Won [43]
AIM Independent Music Awards Independent Track of the Year Nominated [44]
If You Wait Independent Album of the Year Nominated
Themselves Best Live Act Nominated
Independent Breakthrough of the Year Won [45]
Most Played New Independent Act Won
2015 International Dance Music Awards "Hey Now" (Sasha Remix) Best House/Garage/Deep House Track Nominated [46]
The Music Producers Guild Awards If You Wait UK Album of the Year Nominated [47]
2017 UK Music Video Awards "Rooting for You" Best Live Session Nominated
2018 Brit Awards Themselves Best British Group Nominated
2024 m-v-f- Awards "Higher" (with CamelPhat) Direction in an International Music Video Nominated [48]

References

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  3. ^ Geslani, Michelle (9 June 2017). "London Grammar share new album Truth Is A Beautiful Thing: Stream/download". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved 26 June 2017.
  4. ^ Bartleet, Larry (15 January 2016). "London Grammar – 'Truth Is A Beautiful Thing' Review". NME. Retrieved 26 June 2017.
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  11. ^ a b c David Smyth (22 November 2013). "London Grammar singer Hannah Reid on sexism in the music industry". London Evening Standard. Reid is from the Acton area and Rothman from Hendon
  12. ^ "Dan Rothman Linkedin entry". LinkedIn. Notes that he graduated in 2011 with a BA in Economics and philosophy
  13. ^ "Conor Wheeler Linkedin entry". LinkedIn. Details his period as a manager for the band from December 2011 to June 2012
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  15. ^ "London Grammar Interview". Bristol Beats Club. 16 February 2014. Retrieved 23 June 2014.
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  17. ^ "Top 40 Official UK Albums Archive". Official Charts Company. 15 June 2013.
  18. ^ "ARIA Charts 14 Sept 2013" (PDF). ARIA Charts. Retrieved 22 August 2014.
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  21. ^ "Which Member of London Grammar Cried When She Found Out Elvis Was Dead? - Music, Celebrity, Artist News". MTV. Archived from the original on 29 January 2014. Retrieved 20 January 2014.
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  23. ^ "The Official Top 40 Biggest Selling Artist Albums of 2014 so far!". UK Official Charts. Retrieved 25 May 2014.
  24. ^ "Ivor Novello Awards 2014: Tom Odell, London Grammar and Nick Cave all winners". The Daily Telegraph. 22 May 2014. Archived from the original on 12 January 2022. Retrieved 23 May 2014.
  25. ^ "AIM Independent Music Awards 2014 Winners Announced – The Association of Independent Music". musicindie.com. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 29 February 2016.
  26. ^ "Dior J'adore – "The future is gold" – The new film". YouTube. Retrieved 27 September 2014.
  27. ^ "London Grammar – "Hey Now" (J'adore Dior Remix by The Shoes)". YouTube. Retrieved 27 September 2014.
  28. ^ "London Grammar share new single 'Rooting For You'". NME. January 2017. Retrieved 4 January 2017.
  29. ^ "London Grammar announce new album and unveil title track 'Truth Is A Beautiful Thing'". NME. 24 March 2017. Retrieved 13 June 2017.
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  31. ^ "London Grammar See Off Katy Perry To Land No.1 Album With 'Truth Is A Beautiful Thing'". Retrieved 25 August 2017.
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  46. ^ "31st Annual International Dance Music Awards – Winter Music Conference 2017 – WMC 2017". 2 February 2017. Archived from the original on 2 February 2017. Retrieved 7 April 2020.
  47. ^ "2015 Short Lists". The Music Producers Guild. 4 November 2014. Retrieved 7 April 2020.
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