"Austere" is the debut single by Welsh alternative rock band The Joy Formidable.

The song and band gained much exposure when YouTube removed a fan-made music video.

An official video was put together featuring the band playing pass the parcel.

The single was re-released for their debut album The Big Roar and a new video was made, featuring the band performing the song.

In a short review of the track The Times described it as "dreamy indie pop",[1] and the track appeared in trailers for SSX (2012 video game) as well as Channel 4's Skins.