Alt-J

Alt-J is a British alternative pop band from Leeds. The band''s name means a combination of keys, in English language on Mac keyboards, which is used to display the character Δ which has a deeper meaning for the band. The delta symbol is used in mathematical equations as a symbol of change. When the bands choose this name, it found itself at a turning point in life, which had brought about many changes, as Gwil Sainsbury said.

The band plays as they themselves have stated alternative-pop, which is based on folk verses, synthesizer sounds, hip-hop syncopations and short vocal harmonies.