Arthur Beatrice were an English

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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 ''

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'' '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. The group launched their first single through

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and social media (for example third party blogging) rather than through more public strategies.

Musical style

Several critics compared them to

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and

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, 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
Musical groups established in 2010 2010 establishments in England Indie rock groups from London {{England-band-stub