Arthur Beatrice are an
English indie rock band, formed in 2010. Its members are Orlando Leopard (lead
vocals,
guitar,
keyboards,
organ
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Biology
* Organ (biology), a part of an organism
Musical instruments
* Organ (music), a family of keyboard musical instruments characterized by sustained tone
** Electronic organ, an electronic keyboard instrument
** Hammond ...
), Ella Girardot (lead vocals, keyboards, organ) and brothers Elliot (
drum
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s, backing vocals) and Hamish Barnes (
bass
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Fish
* Bass (fish), various saltwater and freshwater species
Music
* Bass (sound), describing low-frequency sound or one of several instruments in the bass range:
** Bass (instrument), including:
** Acoustic bass gui ...
, backing vocals).
They were ''
The Guardian'' 'New Band of the Day - No. 1132 on Friday 21 October 2011.
Arthur Beatrice deliberately avoided music press attention early in its career. The group launched its first single through
word of mouth and
social media (for example third party
blogging) rather than through more public strategies.
Musical style
Several critics have compared them to
The xx,
The Sundays and
The Turtles, however their style is difficult to define.
Discography
Albums
* 2014: ''Working Out''
* 2016: ''Keeping The Peace''
EPs
* 2013: ''Carter''
Singles
* 2012: "Midland"
* 2014: "More Scrapes" (Peak in FRANCE: #105)
* 2015: "Who Returned"
* 2016: "Real Life"
References
External links
Arthur Beatrice in session on the Rob da Bank show
Musical groups established in 2010
English indie rock groups
2010 establishments in England
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