"Austere" is the debut single by Welsh alternative rock band The Joy Formidable. It was originally released in August 2008 on 7" vinyl on the Another Music=Another Kitchen label. The song and band gained much exposure when YouTube removed a fan-made music video. An official video was put together featuring the band playing pass the parcel. The single was re-released for their debut album The Big Roar and a new video was made, featuring the band performing the song.

"Austere"
2009 cover
Single by The Joy Formidable
from the EP A Balloon Called Moaning and the album The Big Roar
Released	18 August 2008 10 January 2011
Recorded	2008 (2008)
Genre	Alternative rock, shoegazing
Length	3:15
Label	Atlantic Records, Another Music=Another Kitchen
Songwriter(s)	The Joy Formidable
Producer(s)	The Joy Formidable
The Joy Formidable singles chronology
"Austere" (2008) "Cradle" (2009)

In a short review of the track The Times described it as "dreamy indie pop",[1] and the track appeared in trailers for SSX (2012 video game) as well as Channel 4's Skins.[2]

Track listing

Original

1. Austere

Re-release

1. Austere
2. Austere (Oh Matt Thomas Bamalam Remix)

Personnel

2009 version

• Ritzy Bryan - Vocals, Guitar
• Rhydian Dafydd - Bass
• Justin Stahley - Drums

2011 version

• Ritzy Bryan - Vocals, Guitar
• Rhydian Dafydd - Bass
• Matt Thomas - Drums

References