Luke Haines

Born in England, Luke Haines is a prolific British songwriter known for glam noir with the Auteurs, funk with Baader Meinhof, and pop with Black Box Recorder. His work ranges from Mercury Prize-nominated "New Wave" to concept albums like "British Nuclear Bunkers." A solo artist with sharp wit, he collaborated with R.E.M.’s Peter Buck and the Mighty Boosh’s Julian Barratt, and penned the book "Bad Vibes." Known for esoteric themes, his solo career includes hits like "Setting the Dogs on the Post-Punk Postman" and "All the Kids Are Super Bummed Out."