Svalbard
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: United Kingdom
- Born: 2011 in Bristol, England
- Died: 19 August 2026, Compton Martin, Somerset, England
- Active: 2011 - 2026
Biography
Svalbard were a British post-hardcore band from Bristol, formed in 2011 by Serena Cherry, Liam Phelan and Mark Lilley, with bassist Matt Francis joining in 2020. Blending post-metal, shoegaze and d-beat with deeply personal lyrics about mental health and social issues, they released four albums, from 'One Day All This Will End' (2015) to 'The Weight of the Mask' (2023). The band announced their breakup in 2025 and played their final show at ArcTanGent in August 2026.
Genres
Svalbard Discography
- One Day All This Will End (2015) - Album - rated 4.55/5
- It's Hard to Have Hope (2018) - Album - rated 3.72/5
- When I Die, Will I Get Better? (2020) - Album - rated 3.98/5
- The Weight of the Mask (2023) - Album - rated 4.15/5
Members
- Serena Cherry - guitar, vocals (2011–2026)
- Liam Phelan - guitar, violin, vocals (2011–2026)
- Mark Lilley - drums (2011–2026)
- Matt Francis - bass (2020–2026)