London, GB
rock, alternative, european
444.8m all-time streams (9 Feb '26)
Led by vocalists/guitarists Carl Barât and Pete Doherty, the Libertines' brashly melodic style updates the traditions of British rock while becoming a part of them.

As their music connected the dots between heroes like The Kinks, The Jam, The Smiths, and The Clash (whose Mick Jones was a frequent collaborator), the London-based band grounded their songwriting in ragged poetry inspired by Barât and Doherty's tumultuous partnership.