The Chemical Brothers — Big Beat Electronic DuoThe Chemical Brothers
The Chemical Brothers are the British electronic duo of Ed Simons and Tom Rowlands, formed in Manchester in 1992. Their sound combines big beat, techno and house, with breakbeat at the centre of a style that helped bring electronic music to large-scale audiences. Their live history includes Knebworth and major festival appearances at Glastonbury, Coachella, Creamfields, Fuji Rock and Woodstock '99.
Across those settings, the duo's club-rooted music was presented on a stadium-sized scale. Their wider career also includes UK number-one singles with Setting Sun and Block Rockin' Beats, as well as the official theme composed for the velodrome cycling events at the 2012 London Olympics. The Chemical Brothers have won six Grammy Awards.
They have maintained their own label outlets through Diamond Records and Freestyle Dust, extending their work beyond performance and releases on other imprints. From Manchester beginnings to festival stages across several continents, Simons and Rowlands have kept a clear big-beat identity while moving freely through techno, house and breakbeat. Their long catalogue continues to support an electronic live legacy built for both dancefloors and vast outdoor crowds.