Catfish and the Bottlemen are an indie rock band from Llandudno, Wales, formed in 2007. Led by Van McCann and joined by Benji Blakeway, the band broke through with their Platinum-certified debut album The Balcony in 2014. Known for their dynamic live shows, they have played major festivals worldwide, including Glastonbury and Lollapalooza. In 2016, they won the Brit Award for British Breakthrough Act. Their second album The Ride reached number one on the UK chart, followed by The Balance, which peaked at number two.