The Ills

**The Ills** are a quirky indie/experimental project known for their offbeat, self-aware song titles and genre-blurring sound that dips into lo-fi rock, electronic textures, and surrealist humor. Emerging from the DIY scene in the early 2000s (with roots in Columbus, Ohio), the band crafts tracks that feel like a mix of basement-recorded oddities and wry existential musings—think slacker philosophy set to warped guitar riffs and glitchy beats. Recent releases like *I Was Riding My Bike to Work When I Realized I Have No Job* and *T.W.I.T.* showcase their knack for pairing absurdist wit with unexpectedly catchy hooks, while *Disco Volante / Mt. Average* and *Squarevoucher* lean into their love for lo-fi experimentation. Though details about the members are scarce (they’ve always kept mystery as part of their charm), their cult following thrives on their irreverent, homegrown approach to music-making.

Genres

Post-rock

Latest Release

Life Is Random

The Ills

Ep - 6 Tracks - Released May 3, 2024