Ted Leo and the Pharmacists (sometimes written
Ted Leo/Pharmacists,
Ted Leo + Pharmacists, or
TL/Rx) are an American rock band formed in 1999 in Washington, D.C. and currently recording for
Matador Records. They have released six full-length studio albums and have toured internationally. Though the group's lineup has fluctuated throughout their career, singer/guitarist
Ted Leo has remained the band's main songwriter, creative force, and only constant member. The group's music combines elements of
punk rock,
indie rock,
art punk, traditional rock, and occasionally
folk music and
dub reggae. Their most recent album,
The Brutalist Bricks, was released on March 9, 2010.