Counterfeit (often stylized as COUNTERFEIT.) emerged from the London scene in 2015 as a high-energy punk rock outfit.
Led by actor and musician Jamie Campbell Bower, the band quickly distinguished itself through a sound that bridged the gap between traditional UK punk and modern post-hardcore. Their sonic identity is defined by Bower's distinctive raspy vocal delivery and a triple-guitar attack that provides a dense, harmonic weight unusual for the genre. After signing with Xtra Mile Recordings, they released their debut full-length, 'Together We Are Stronger,' in 2017, which received critical praise for its raw emotionality and polished aggression. The band's trajectory saw them move toward a more alternative rock sound with singles like 'It Gets Better' under Republic Records before their dissolution in 2020. They are frequently associated with the 'New Wave of British Punk,' sharing a cultural space with acts like Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes, characterized by a return to visceral, live-focused energy mixed with contemporary production values.
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