Glastonbury-Hyping Leeds-Based 6-Piece Dance-Punk Band Adult DVD Completes Debut Album "Adult DVD"

photo by Sandra Ebert

Leeds, UK-based 6-piece band Adult DVD has announced that their self-titled debut album "Adult DVD" will be released on September 25th via Fat Possum Records. They have also released a new song "Cowboy On Aisle Three" and its music video.

Adult DVD is one of the most talked-about live bands in the UK right now, with a unique sound that fuses the euphoria of rave with the sharp energy of hardcore. They have received high praise from various media outlets, with their latest single "Real Tree Lee" making it onto the A-list of BBC 6 Music and receiving strong support from BBC Radio 1.

Their songs vividly capture the current era, depicting the eccentricities and absurdities of society and the quirky people living in modern Britain with humor and sharp observation.

The new song "Cowboy On Aisle Three," released today, was first played on air by Huw Stephens of BBC 6 Music. It's a danceable track with a bold synth presence, blending existential anxiety with the band's signature playfulness. It's a killer tune that truly showcases their strengths.

Adult DVD - Cowboy on Aisle Three (Official Music Video)

Frontman Harry Hanson commented on the release:

"The idea for this song came to me while I was shopping at Lidl. I think everyone has had a moment where they think, 'What would happen if I just blew everything up right here?' Especially if it meant not having to do so much shopping."

In 2026, they performed at The Great Escape in the UK and SXSW in Austin, Texas, USA, drawing significant attention as one of the "most talked-about newcomers" at both festivals. Long queues formed at both venues to see their live performance, proving their momentum.

Furthermore, they have enhanced their reputation as a live band through energetic touring, performing at major festivals such as Glastonbury, Green Man Festival, and End Of The Road Festival. During their Japan tour in April of this year, fans wearing self-made Adult DVD merchandise gathered at the venues, and all shows sold out. Live footage went viral on social media, receiving millions of views and a huge response.

The debut album "Adult DVD" features vocalist Harry Hanson and synthesizer player Greg Lonsdale at its core, with contributions from Danny Blackburn (guitar/synth), Jake Williams (synth), Jonathan Newell (drums), and George Manson (bass). They have further evolved their explosive synth-punk sound, which works equally well at raves and in mosh pits, combined with witty lyrics inspired by real people.

Featuring a diverse cast of characters, from 5G conspiracy theorists to existential cowboys, the songs are a condensed expression of the band's humor and energy. It promises to be a defining album of 2026, capturing the same intensity as their live shows.

High praise has also been received from various media outlets:

The Sunday Times "A band that knows how to generate buzz"

Clash "They are sure to make a big leap in the near future."

DIY "Transforms the strange characters found in the real world and on the internet into danceable punk and anthemic choruses. The addictive quality is outstanding."

Dork "From an insider's secret to a band with an overwhelming presence."

Rolling Stone UK "Fierce, youthful, and roaring with energy."

About Adult DVD

Members:

Harry Hanson (vocals)

Greg Lonsdale (synthesizer)

Danny Blackburn (guitar/synthesizer)

Jake Williams (synthesizer)

Jonathan Newell (drums)

George Manson (bass)

Formed in 2021, the 6-piece dance-punk band from Leeds, UK, began with Harry Hanson and Greg Lonsdale writing and sending songs to each other over the internet. Their music, sometimes compared to LCD Soundsystem, incorporates elements from various genres to create catchy, humorous, and above all, danceable songs. After uploading their first single "FOMO" to Bandcamp in January 2021, they released "Broken English" the following month, followed by numerous singles, and then released their debut EP "Fountain of Youth" in 2023. They performed at Glastonbury Festival in 2025 and signed with Fat Possum Records in 2026.

During their Japan tour in April of this year, fans wearing self-made Adult DVD merchandise gathered at the venues, and all shows sold out. Live footage went viral on social media, receiving millions of views and a huge response.

Release Information

Adult DVD

New Single "Cowboy On Aisle Three" Available Now

Label: Fat Possum

Distribution Link: https://adultdvd.ffm.to/cowboyonaislethree

Adult DVD

Debut Album "Adult DVD"

Release Date: September 25, 2026

Label: Fat Possum

Distribution Link: https://adultdvd.ffm.to/adultdvd

Tracklist

1. Do As I Please 2. Coffin Dodger 3. Cold Caller 4. Minimal Criminal 5. Jesus Christ Supercar 6. Cowboy On Aisle Three 7. The Steaks Are High 8. World’s Best Boss 9. All I Need 10. Ghillie Suit 11. Real Tree Lee 12. Rolling Face

Music Videos:

"Cowboy on Aisle Three" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZxuejsbVAg

"Real Tree Lee (Karaoke Video)" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FkGE10-Upy8

"Real Tree Lee" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8fd8_OeOaY

"Real Tree Lee (Japanese Lyric Video)" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=URA5NZhTpig

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