Dirty on Purpose

Dirty on Purpose was a Brooklyn-based indie rock band known for their dreamy, shoegaze-influenced sound that blended noisy guitar textures with melodic pop hooks. Formed in the early 2000s, the quartet gained a dedicated following with their 2005 EP Sleep Late for a Better Tomorrow and their critically acclaimed full-length debut Hallelujah Sirens, which dropped in 2006. Their music often featured dual vocals and a layered, lush aesthetic, drawing comparisons to bands like My Bloody Valentine and Yo La Tengo.

The band was part of the vibrant New York indie scene during the mid-2000s and shared stages with notable acts like Clap Your Hands Say Yeah and The National. Despite a strong run and an influential sound within the indie and shoegaze revival circles, Dirty on Purpose disbanded in 2008. Their short but impactful catalog remains a cult favorite among fans of atmospheric indie rock.

Genres

Indie Rock

Alternative Rock

Dream Pop

Lo-fi

Art Rock

Post-rock

Experimental Rock

Shoegaze

Psychedelic Rock

Noise Pop

Related Artists

M83

The National

Interpol

Slowdive

my bloody valentine

Yo La Tengo

The Microphones

Arctic Monkeys

The Neighbourhood

Tame Impala

The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart

Glass Animals

Latest Release

These Days Were for Us

Dirty on Purpose

Single - Released September 5, 2025