‘Being annoying is worse than being evil’: the high-octane, low-culture genius of indie duo Getdown Services
The Guardian••entertainment
Key Points:
- Getdown Services, a Bristol-based duo Ben Sadler and Josh Law, have gained significant popularity in 2025 with 130 gigs, two sold-out UK tours, and over half a million monthly Spotify listeners, known for their energetic and socially aware performances.
- Their music combines genre-agnostic beats with humorous, scatological lyrics and social commentary, embracing anti-toxic masculinity and small-town frustrations, drawing influences from 00s indie disco and post-punk acts.
- The band’s style is a blend of chaotic, blokey humor and satire, inspired by British comedy shows, but they emphasize that their act is a band with humor rather than a comedy duo.
- Getdown Services have used their platform for activism, notably criticizing festival
