Suede, also known as The London Suede in North America, are an English band from London, England. Formed in 1989 by Brett Anderson and Mat Osman, the early line-up included Justine Frischmann; guitarist Bernard Butler was later succeeded by Richard Oakes, with Neil Codling joining on keyboards and guitar. Their sound bridges alternative rock, Britpop, indie rock and a glam sensibility.
Their debut album "Suede" won the Mercury Prize and was pivotal in the rise of Britpop, followed by the expansive "Dog Man Star". Mainstream success arrived with "Coming Up", spawning singles such as "Trash", "Beautiful Ones" and "Lazy". Further releases included "Head Music" and "A New Morning" before a hiatus; they returned with "Bloodsports", "Night Thoughts", "The Blue Hour" and "Autofiction". Key singles across their career include "The Drowners", "Metal Mickey", "Animal Nitrate" and the non-album hit "Stay Together". Suede remain active, recording and touring internationally.
