Mandy, Indiana (English-French noise rock band)

Mandy, Indiana are an English–French noise rock band based between Manchester and Berlin, formed in 2018. The band's lineup consists of vocalist and lyricist Valentine Caulfield, guitarist and producer Scott Fair, synth player Simon Catling, and drummer Alex Macdougall. Caulfield is from Paris and a native French speaker, and sings almost entirely in French. The band's name is derived from Gary, Indiana, changing the city name to "Mandy" on the advice of their new record label. The band released their debut album, I've Seen a Way, in 2023 to positive reception. It was partially recorded in a cave in the West Country and in a nearby crypt. Their second studio album, Urgh, was released in February 2026 to widespread acclaim. Adapted from AllMusic Guide, Discogs, and MusicBrainz. I've Seen a Way (2023) Urgh (2026) ...EP (2021) "Nike of Samothrace" (2020) "Pashto" (2020) "Berlin" (2020) "Alien 3" (2021) "Bottle Episode" (2021) "Injury Detail" (2023) "Magazine" (2025) "Mandy, Indiana are chasing the unexpected". Crack Magazine. Retrieved 2023-05-27. "It's Supposed To Not Work: Mandy, Indiana Interviewed". The Quietus. 8 May 2023. Retrieved 2023-05-27. "Mandy, Indiana Dance Through the Fury". Paste Magazine. Retrieved 2023-05-27. "Mandy, Indiana Dance Through the Fury". Paste Magazine. Retrieved 2023-05-27. Bloom, Madison (2023-05-05). "Mandy, Indiana Combat Our Dystopian Hellscape With Menacing Post-Punk". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2023-05-27. Hughes, Mia (2023-04-17). "Mandy, Indiana are the beating heart of Manchester's DIY scene". NME. Retrieved 2023-05-27. Green, Walden. "Mandy, Indiana: URGH". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2026-02-08. Chelosky, Danielle (2025-11-12). "Mandy, Indiana Announce New Album 'URGH': Hear "Magazine"". Stereogum. Retrieved 2025-11-12. Mandy, Indiana at AllMusic Mandy, Indiana discography at Discogs Mandy, Indiana discography at MusicBrainz