Black Box Recorder

Black Box Recorder consisted of Sarah Nixey, Luke Haines (of The Auteurs), and John Moore (formerly of The Jesus and Mary Chain). Moore and Nixey married in 2001, and had one child. Despite divorcing in 2006, the pair have continued to work together over the years.
Although there was no official announcement of the band's split, Black Box Recorder were on hiatus during the mid-2000s after their contract with One Little Indian ended. The band collaborated with Art Brut during 2007, and released the single "Christmas Number One" under the name The Black Arts. In October 2008 the band played live at the Nick Sanderson tribute concert at the London Forum.
In late 2008 it was announced the band would be playing a gig at The Luminaire on 18 February 2009. The gig quickly sold out, and a second appearance at the same venue announced. These sold-out shows were the band's first headlining appearances in five years.
A new album was planned for 2009, however, the record was never released. On 16 April 2010, the band announced a 'final statement' after releasing their last single, "Keep It in the Family" b/w "Do You Believe in God?" on 6 May 2010.
In November 2023 a remastered version of England Made Me was released on Spotify for the 25th anniversary of the album.
In November 2025, a reunion concert at the London Palladium was announced for May 2026, following interest shown in the band by Billie Eilish. Black Box Recorder played their first gig in 17 years at Leeds’ Brudenell Social Club on May 19, 2026. This was followed on May 22 by the concert at the London Palladium.