The Libertines are an English rock band formed in London in 1997 by Pete Doherty and Carl Barât, completed by bassist John Hassall and drummer Gary Powell. Their first two albums - Up the Bracket (2002) and The Libertines (2004), both produced by Mick Jones of The Clash - made them one of the defining acts of the early-2000s garage rock revival in the UK. After years of breakups and hiatuses driven by Doherty's well-documented personal troubles, the band returned in 2024 with All Quiet on the Eastern Esplanade, which debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart - their first chart-topper in two decades.
Pete Doherty confirmed there is 'talk of another' Libertines album, though the band has not yet agreed on a label.
The Libertines closed their 2025 tour with a headline show at Gunnersbury Park in London on 9 August, supported by Supergrass and others.
The band played a set at Glastonbury 2025 and toured internationally across Australia, Mexico, South Korea, France and Germany.
All Quiet on the Eastern Esplanade debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart - the band's first chart-topper in 20 years.
The album also topped the Official Vinyl Albums Chart and the Official Record Store Chart in its release week.
festival(2 days)
Downtown Calling is a two-day festival at Nordis featuring almost 30 artists from Finland's alternative, indie, underground and hip-hop scenes, plus international guests. Pyhimys makes a rare festival appearance at his only summer concert.
festival(3 days)
Alternative music festival at Helsingin Jäähalli featuring nearly 30 artists from the Finnish indie and hip-hop scene plus international guests including Pyhimys, The Libertines and Mobb Deep.