Arthur Beatrice

Arthur Beatrice
Arthur Beatrice performing at The Chapel San Francisco, 6 March 2014
Background information
Genresindie rock
Years active2010 (2010)–2016 (2016)
Members
  • Orlando Leopard
  • Ella Girardot
  • Elliot Barnes
  • Hamish Barnes

Arthur Beatrice were an English indie rock band, formed in 2010. Its members were Orlando Leopard (lead vocals, guitar, keyboards, organ), Ella Girardot (lead vocals, keyboards, organ) and brothers Elliot (drums, backing vocals) and Hamish Barnes (bass, backing vocals).[1] They were The Guardian 'New Band of the Day – No. 1132 on Friday 21 October 2011.[1] The group has been inactive since 2016.

Arthur Beatrice deliberately avoided music press attention early in their career.[2] The group launched their first single through word of mouth and social media (for example third party blogging) rather than through more public strategies.[3]

Musical style

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Several critics compared them to The xx, The Sundays and The Turtles,[4] however their style was difficult to define.[1]

Discography

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Albums

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  • 2014: Working Out
  • 2016: Keeping The Peace

EPs

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  • 2013: Carter

Singles

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  • 2012: "Midland"[5]
  • 2014: "More Scrapes" (Peak in FRANCE: #105)
  • 2015: "Who Returned"
  • 2016: "Real Life"

References

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  1. ^ a b c Paul Lester (21 October 2011). "New band of the day – No 1,132: Arthur Beatrice | Music". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 18 May 2012.
  2. ^ Radar Tip of the Day 100: Arthur Beatrice. NME, 29 November 2011. (Mirror at the Wayback Machine)
  3. ^ Renshaw, David (26 April 2012). "Arthur Beatrice / Live Reviews / Music News from THE FLY – The UK's Most Popular Music Magazine". The Fly. Archived from the original on 5 May 2012. Retrieved 18 May 2012.
  4. ^ Carroll, Jim (1 March 2012). "On The Record » New Music – Dark Times, Arthur Beatrice, Sleeper Agent". Irishtimes.com. Retrieved 18 May 2012.
  5. ^ "Arthur Beatrice Release Debut Single "Midland" This Spring | Altsounds.Com News". Hangout.altsounds.com. 3 March 2012. Retrieved 18 May 2012.
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