The Dirt are more than a band, more than an eclectic array of sounds, they are a force of energy dancing on the graves of decay, destruction and desolation. Formed in 2022, and based in Manchester, The Dirt are the light that shines above all the sadness, injustices and corruption in the world. They are accidental spokespeople for a cross-over of generations, battling with brute force to save us from being engulfed by the abyss. They are true rebels, fighting against the status quo, keeping their dreams in check, whilst acknowledging the gritty and harsh realities of life. They dish the dirt, tell the truth with a combatant spirit that stares you in the eye and hijacks your mind, with their powerful, uncompromising music, whilst redefining the ethos of DIY Punk. They are a resurge of all things rock n roll, punk and unconventional, that places a unique, refreshing spin of social politics, emotional warfare and survival.
Comprised of punk poet Jack Horner (aka Leon the Pig Farmer) and Saciko Wakizaka, The Dirt are a mayhem of post-punk, electronica, garage, neo-pychedelia, acid-rock, prog-rock, spoken word, hip-hop, surf, krautrock, dance-rock and indie-Rock, whose expansive music stretches beyond the boundaries of alternative rock. Think Yard Act, Sleaford Mods, Pixies, John Cooper Clarke, The Fall, Led Zeppelin, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club and King Crimson having a collective acid trip outside the Houses of Parliament, waving their psychedelic protest placards, then you get a brief idea of what they are about. You see, with The Dirt, they aren’t your average Indie-rock band, they are those deep-rooted seeds that grow in the dark, keeping emotions intact until one day they have a BOOM moment that excavates, exorcise and transform into a powerhouse of inflamed expression. Lyrically astute and musically fierce, The Dirt pulsate in the heart of spoken word, unleashing a torched tirade of political musings and cathartic commentary that cuts through the smog and fog of the urban decay. Along with the razor riffs, concentric strums, bolstering beats, infused electronics and brooding basslines, The Dirt showcases their dexterity with an impressive range, that oozes style and substance from every pore.
Through their uncompromising determination, vision and high calibre of talent, The Dirt has created music that is innovative, progressive and robust. Original and explosive, The Dirt represent a creative energy that is so raw and authentic that listening to their music feels like you are part of a musical movement that reconnects humanity, whilst celebrating the power of people. Charismatic and engaging, The Dirt are an amazing live band that reach out to the masses with an uber-cool , triumphant troubadour stage presence.
Having released their debut EP “Psychobilly”, and their debut album “Agitator”, with 2 singles “Power junkie” and “Ignorance is Bliss”, in 2023, The Dirt, have continued their success with the singles “Chaos”, “Bed of Nails” and “Demon Seeds”, in 2025, which will feature on their forthcoming album “Monkey Punch”, due for release on 1st August 2025.
Represented by Sister 9 Recordings, The Dirt will be holding a “Monkey Punch” album celebration party on Friday 10th October 2025 at the Night & Day Cafe, Manchester.
Supported by 秘部痺れ -Hibushibire from Osaka Japan, who like The Dirt will be making waves across Manchester that night!
You can purchase tickets via The Dirt – Monkeypunch Album Release Party – Night And Day