
Viagra Boys is a band that uses absurdity as their weapon.
It's like throwing a firecracker into the middle of a room and watching the reaction.
Led by frontman Sebastian Murphy, his voice exudes a charming blend of a mischievous grin and a raspy, smoker's voice. Their music is characterized by angry satire and black humor, creating a unique worldview where rawness and grimy atmosphere coexist.
Murphy's lyrics sharply capture the absurdity and perversity of modern society, without forcing any particular position or argument.
As a result, Viagra Boys' music is acclaimed for its fusion of playful, sharp critical spirit and explosive, heavy sound.
They've achieved great success, appearing at prestigious venues such as America's largest music festival, Coachella, and Jimmy Kimmel, and playing sold-out shows all over the world.
They've also received high praise from renowned media outlets such as Pitchfork, NME, and Kerrang!,
and were named "Album of the Year" by The Needle Drop, earning them widespread musical acclaim.
They're also highly influential in their native Sweden, where they've won awards for Album of the Year and Best Live Act at the Grammis Awards (the Swedish equivalent of the Grammys) and the P3 Guld Awards, demonstrating their popularity and talent both at home and abroad.