Luke Haines is an English artist best known for his work as the primary songwriter of the bands The Auteurs, Black Box Recorder, and Baader-Meinhof. In his career spanning over 30 years, Haines has released 16 studio albums, and been described by critics as an influential part of the mid-90s wave of British alternative music. His music is known for combining elements of punk, power pop, and indie rock, often with dark, biting lyrics that reflect on British culture and popular music. Haines has also released several solo albums, and a novel, Bad Vibes, which was released in 2009.