Big Fear

**Big Fear** is a London-based alt-rock duo known for blending gritty post-punk energy with introspective lyrics that tackle modern existential dread. Formed in 2018 by vocalist/guitarist Jack Holloway and drummer Mia Trent, the pair quickly gained traction with their raw, cathartic live shows and a sound that nods to bands like IDLES and Savages. Their 2022 debut album, *Echoes in the Static*, features standout tracks like "Sisyphus" (a brooding take on futile labor) and "Culture Cannibal" (a snarling critique of digital-age alienation), which cemented their reputation for merging sharp social commentary with jagged riffs and primal rhythms.

With a DIY ethos and a knack for pairing poetic bleakness with danceable chaos, Big Fear has become a fixture in the UK’s underground scene, earning shoutouts from outlets like *NME* and *The Line of Best Fit*. Whether they’re dissecting burnout anthems ("Beautiful Hands") or soundtracking late-night existential crises, their music feels like a rallying cry for anyone itching to scream into the void—and maybe crack a smile while doing it.