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). They were The Guardian 'New Band of the Day – No. 1132 on Friday 21 October 2011. The group has been inactive since 2016.
Arthur Beatrice deliberately avoided music press attention early in their career.Radar Tip of the Day 100: Arthur Beatrice. NME, 29 November 2011. (Mirror at the Wayback Machine) The group launched their first single through word of mouth and social media (for example third party blogging) rather than through more public strategies.
Musical style Several critics compared them to The xx, The Sundays and The Turtles, however their style was 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