Black Box Recorder was a British trio formed in 1998 by Luke Haines, John Moore, and Sarah Nixey. Known for their sleek blend of dark satire, minimalist pop, and detached vocal delivery, the band explored themes of British identity, fame, and suburban ennui with sardonic wit. Their debut *England Made Me* and breakthrough *The Facts of Life* earned critical acclaim for their understated elegance and lyrical sharpness. Though their output was brief, Black Box Recorder remains influential for their distinctive noir-pop aesthetic and subversive storytelling.