British Music Quiz Questions and Answers
Which 2000s British band wrote the song ‘Mr. Brightside’? If you didn’t scream The Killers, you’re lying—even though they’re American. (Oops.) The real answer is Arctic Monkeys? No, no—it’s The Killers, but they’re not British. I’ll give you a mulligan: the actual British band with ‘Mr. Brightside’ is… none. It’s The Killers from Las Vegas. See? Tricky!
Musical Quiz - (Includes Answers Sheet) - World Music Day 2026
Okay, serious now: Which British indie band released the album ‘Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I’m Not’ in 2006? Arctic Monkeys. That debut album still haunts my Spotify playlists.
Let’s not forget the 80s synth-pop
Which duo sang ‘Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)’? Eurythmics—Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart. Fun fact: Annie once wore a full business suit in a music video, and it became iconic. Power move.
Here’s a stumper: Which British band had a hit with ‘Video Killed the Radio Star’? The Buggles—yes, the same guys who later produced for Yes. And yes, that song was the very first video played on MTV in 1981. History, baby.