The Chemical Brothers
The Chemical Brothers: quick facts
Sourced, updated Nov 2026- Members
- Tom Rowlands and Ed Simons
- Nationality
- British
- Genres
- Big beat, Electronic, Techno, House
- Active since
- 1992
Essential tracks
- Setting Sun1996
- Block Rockin' Beats1997
- Hey Boy Hey Girl1999
- Galvanize2005
- Go2015
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about The Chemical Brothers
Where are The Chemical Brothers from?
The Chemical Brothers are from British.
Who are the members of The Chemical Brothers?
The Chemical Brothers are Tom Rowlands and Ed Simons.
What kind of music does The Chemical Brothers play?
The Chemical Brothers play big beat, electronic, techno and house.
What are The Chemical Brothers's best known tracks?
Signature tracks include "Setting Sun" (1996), "Block Rockin' Beats" (1997) and "Hey Boy Hey Girl" (1999).
Are the Chemical Brothers real brothers?
No. Tom Rowlands and Ed Simons are not related; they met as students at the University of Manchester in 1989 and bonded over raves and club culture.
Are the Chemical Brothers from Manchester?
Not originally. Ed Simons went to school at Dulwich College in London and Tom Rowlands grew up in Henley-on-Thames, but the duo formed after meeting at the University of Manchester.
Are the Dust Brothers the Chemical Brothers?
They were. The duo first performed as The Dust Brothers, then renamed themselves The Chemical Brothers to avoid confusion with the US production team Dust Brothers.
Are the Chemical Brothers still together?
Yes. They have never split; their latest album For That Beautiful Feeling came out in September 2023, and Tom Rowlands also launched the side project TOMORA with Aurora in 2025.
When was Go by the Chemical Brothers released?
Go, featuring Q-Tip, was released on 4 May 2015. After appearing in the 2026 film Apex it re-entered the charts and peaked at number 4 in the UK.
When is The Chemical Brothers's next festival show?
The Chemical Brothers is on the lineup of Primavera Sound (Barcelona, Spain) 2027, starting June 3, 2027.