austere, severe, stark, stern (adj)

severely simple

"a stark interior"

austere, stern (adj)

of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect

"an austere expression"; "a stern face"

ascetic, ascetical, austere, spartan (adj)

practicing great self-denial

"Be systematically ascetic...do...something for no other reason than that you would rather not do it"- William James; "a desert nomad's austere life"; "a spartan diet"; "a spartan existence"

austere (Adjective)

Grim or severe in manner or appearance

austere (Adjective)

Lacking trivial decoration; not extravagant or gaudy

Austere

Austere is the first release by the band Sparta, just one year after break-up of their former band At the Drive-In.

Austere

Austere is the debut single by Welsh alternative rock band The Joy Formidable. It was originally released in August 2008 on 7" vinyl on the Another Music=Another Kitchen label. 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", and the track appeared on trailers for Channel 4's Skins.