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IQ
12+ albums
Progressive rockNeo-progneo progressiveProgressiveneo prog
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There are multiple artists who have performed under the name IQ: 1. IQ are a British neo-progressive rock band founded by Mike Holmes and Martin Orford in 1981 following the dissolution of their previous band, The Lens. Although the band has never achieved major commercial success and has undergone several lineup changes, IQ have developed a loyal following and remain active as of 2025, with the original recording lineup intact except for Orford. In 2021 and 2022, IQ performed a series of concerts in the UK and Europe to celebrate their 40th anniversary. Studio albums Tales from the Lush Attic (1983) The Wake (1985) Nomzamo (1987) Are You Sitting Comfortably? (1989) Ever (1993) Subterranea (1997) Seven Stories into '98 (1998) The Seventh House (2000) Dark Matter (2004) Frequency (2009) The Road of Bones (2014) Resistance (2019) Dominion (2025) 2. IQ is also the stage name of a young artist from South London who blends bashment, grime, and rap. Influenced by artists such as Popcaan, he incorporates melodic Auto-Tune vocals with elements of UK street culture. His musical development was shaped by a stay in Jamaica, where he worked with his older brother, dancehall artist QQ. One of his tracks, "Tell A Paigon Try", exemplifies his approach, combining lyrical intensity with a melodic structure. IQ has discussed personal challenges, including the loss of friends Showkey and M.Dot in 2016, which influenced his artistic outlook. As of 2017, he was regarded as an emerging figure
