American Garage Rock Band; Known for "Who Needs You" & "Disgraceland"; Billboard Charting Artists

Elmhurst, IL, USA
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The Orwells Biography

The Orwells are an American garage rock band from Elmhurst, Illinois, a suburb west of Chicago. The group consists of cousins Mario Cuomo (vocals) and Dominic Corso (guitar), brothers Grant (bass) and Henry Brinner (drums), and their friend Matt O'Keefe (guitar). The Orwells began making music together while attending York High School in Elmhurst. Their sound draws influence from punk and garage rock acts such as Iggy and the Stooges, The Ramones, and The Buzzcocks, characterized by high-energy performances and a raw, unfiltered style. The band was discovered by Aquarium Drunkard blogger Justin Gage, who signed them to the Autumn Tone label.

The Orwells released their debut album, "Remember When," which featured the single "Mallrats (La La La)." The track gained attention from music bloggers and contributed to the band's growing following. After graduating high school early to focus on music, The Orwells were included in MTV's annual list of overlooked artists. Their energetic live shows attracted interest from major labels, leading to a deal with Atlantic Records. The band toured North America with Arctic Monkeys and appeared on the Late Show with David Letterman.

Their second album, "Disgraceland," reached number 69 on the Billboard album chart. The album maintained the band's raw energy while showcasing more focused songwriting, with production by Dave Sitek, Chris Coady, and Jim Abbiss. The Orwells are also known for the song "Who Needs You," which was performed on the Late Show with David Letterman and featured in the video game Grand Theft Auto V and an Apple commercial for the iPad Air 2. The band's third studio album, "Terrible Human Beings," included the singles "Buddy" and "They Put a Body in the Bayou."

The Orwells announced their disbandment in August 2018 but later reunited, resuming live performances and releasing new material, including the album "Friendly Fire." They also self-released a self-titled album produced by Mario Cuomo. Throughout their career, The Orwells have been recognized for their chaotic live performances, hook-driven songwriting, and presence in the garage rock and punk rock scenes.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 10/26/2026.

The Orwells Videos

The Orwells - "Who Needs You" - YouTube

The Orwells - "Who Needs You" - YouTube

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