Since 2002, The Disliked have been one of Luxembourg’s greatest live exports. Their explosive mix of genre-bending music makes audiences feel good and enjoy the present moment. At home on every stage, from the south of France to the deep east of Germany, their energy and joy for danceable beats hit you straight away. As of today, The Disliked have headlined some of Luxembourg’s biggest alternative festivals, such as Food For Your Senses and Koll an Aktioun.
Their early punk days were followed by a ska episode, which eventually led to today’s unique blend, driven by reggae beats, dirty horns, and rocking guitars. The first single from their debut album Fresh Trash (2005), “Outsiders”, remains a classic among Luxembourgish music fans: its “ohohoh” hook is simply timeless. The ska-punk hymn “My Profile”, dating from the late 2000s, takes a critical look at our social media relationships and is still a staple of alternative playlists throughout the Greater Region. The follow-up album Hôtel Numéro 25 was a big success, featuring powerful live songs such as “Le Captain” and “Mr Nice Guy”. The band’s fourth full-length album, Reggae Rescue (2019), was dedicated to analogue sounds, Fender amps, live reverbs, and huge snare sounds — probably the best reggae album ever recorded by a Luxembourgish punk band.
In 2024, with the departure of longtime lead singer Zig, the band entered a new chapter. It took some adjustments for the band to write new songs. With their latest project THE ZOO, The Disliked combine their signature reggae-punk sound with the voice of Ben Nilles, the band’s trumpetist, on lead vocals. The musical machine remains the same: Maddy on keys, Lord and XIV on guitars, Ragga on beats, and Jean Duc on bass guitar. After 24 years on the Luxembourgish music scene and beyond, the band still has the drive to push the boundaries of the genre and create unforgettable moments.
“Every song we write feels like another chance to surprise ourselves and our audience. We want to keep that raw, authentic energy people know us for, but also show that The Disliked can grow and evolve without losing their soul.” - XIV