Before attaining global recognition as a defining pillar of the Midwest emo sub-genre, American Football was a humble University of Illinois-based indie rock band led by Mike Kinsella (vocalist and guitarist), along with Steve Holmes (guitar) and Steve Lamos (drums/trumpet).

What would transpire over the ensuing fifteen years is something made of rock and roll legend. Since reuniting in 2014, the group have released a further two records as well as celebrating the 25th anniversary of their internationally acclaimed self-titled debut American Football. 

Before attaining global recognition as a defining pillar of the Midwest emo sub-genre, American Football was a humble University of Illinois-based indie rock band led by Mike Kinsella (vocalist and guitarist), along with Steve Holmes (guitar) and Steve Lamos (drums/trumpet).

What would transpire over the ensuing fifteen years is something made of rock and roll legend. Since reuniting in 2014, the group have released a further two records as well as celebrating the 25th anniversary of their internationally acclaimed self-titled debut American Football. 

Before attaining global recognition as a defining pillar of the Midwest emo sub-genre, American Football was a humble University of Illinois-based indie rock band led by Mike Kinsella (vocalist and guitarist), along with Steve Holmes (guitar) and Steve Lamos (drums/trumpet).

What would transpire over the ensuing fifteen years is something made of rock and roll legend. Since reuniting in 2014, the group have released a further two records as well as celebrating the 25th anniversary of their internationally acclaimed self-titled debut American Football.