Black Box Recorder was formed in London, United Kingdom, by Sarah Nixey, Luke
Haines, and John Moore. The trio emerged from the late 1990s indie scene, with
Sarah Nixey’s vocal stylings and Luke Haines’ songwriting forming the core of
the group’s sound. Their debut single, "The School Song", released in 2003, set
the tone for the band’s blend of sharp lyricism and understated production. In
1998, England Made Me was issued under Chrysalis Records, establishing the
band’s presence on the UK charts. The follow‑up album, The Facts of Life,
arrived in 2000 on Nude Records and produce...