The Sherlocks

The Sherlocks are an English indie rock band formed in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, in 2010. The group has been led by brothers Kiaran Crook (vocals) and Brandon Crook (drums), with additional members joining across the band’s development. Their sound is typically associated with guitar-led indie rock, drawing on British rock traditions while presenting contemporary production. The Sherlocks are notable for building a UK audience through touring and for placing multiple studio albums on the UK Albums Chart during the 2010s and 2020s.

The band formed during the early 2010s revival of UK independent guitar music and developed a following through live performances and independent releases. Early singles and EP material established their energetic, melodic approach and led to growing attention from radio and the live circuit. Their breakthrough arrived with the release of their debut studio album Live for the Moment (2017), which gained substantial exposure through touring and chart performance and helped move the band from regional recognition to a national audience.

The Sherlocks consolidated their profile through continued album releases and sustained touring across the UK and Europe. Their work during this period included radio-supported singles and headline shows that reinforced their reputation as a live act. While their output has remained within a broadly recognisable indie-rock style, later recordings have incorporated a more polished pop-rock sensibility, reflecting changes in the wider British guitar scene.

In the later stage of their career to date, the band has continued to release studio albums at regular intervals and to maintain an active presence on the festival and touring circuit. Their releases in the 2020s demonstrated a focus on consistent songwriting and production, with the group balancing new material alongside established favourites in live sets. The band have also engaged in collaborations and support tours that place them within a wider network of contemporary UK guitar acts.

As a relatively recent act, the band’s cumulative global sales figures are not typically summarised in widely cited totals. Their ongoing legacy is defined more by sustained chart entries in the UK and a reputation for touring than by a single crossover moment. Within modern British indie rock, The Sherlocks are associated with the continued visibility of guitar bands in a period dominated by more diverse pop and electronic formats, and their catalogue remains closely tied to the UK live music circuit.