Belle and Sebastian

Belle and Sebastian are an indie pop band formed in Glasgow in January 1996.
They are often compared with acts such as The Smiths, Bob Dylan and Nick
Drake. The name Belle & Sebastian comes from Belle et Sébastien, a 1965
children's book by French writer Cécile Aubry, later adapted for
television and an anime. Though consistently lauded by critics, ... read more

Singing Adams: Moves – review

(Records Records Records)Steven Adams started Singing Adams after his old group, the Broken Family Band, broke up. Good Luck, the second song on this second album, could ...
Posted 29 November 2012 10.15pm — Comment on this

New Yo Gabba Gabba! compilation features The Roots, Belle

Plus, Cut Copy, Metric, and Rocket from the Crypt.
Posted 26 September 2012 2.06pm — Comment on this

Old music: Yes – Owner of a Lonely Heart

Never mind Art of Noise or ABC, it was Yes who provided the finest showcase for Trevor Horn's 'box of tricks'Reading on mobile? Watch hereA car key turning the ignition, ...
Posted 13 September 2012 3.24pm — Comment on this

Belle

According to this Facebook post (https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=1015103433%209793440&id=46595148439), God Help The Girl (the *Belle & Sebastian* (http:...
Posted 15 August 2012 10.07pm — Comment on this

Open thread: After the Spice Girls, which other groups should have musicals based on their songs?

Following the reunion of the Spice Girls for their musical and Cher's announcement on Twitter about a musical version of her life – what other musicians' songs woul...
Posted 27 June 2012 5.34pm — Comment on this

"Big Star: Nothing Can Hurt Me" trailer

With 12 days to go, the Kickstarter campaign for the Big Star: Nothing Can Hurt Me has already reached its target. Good news for fans of the legendary Memphis band Big ...
Posted 16 June 2012 5.03pm — Comment on this

Lightships – review

Lexington, LondonThe bearded are out in force on a rainy evening in London, but these are not the fashionable folk of the trendy districts: they're middle-aged men, here ...
Posted 10 May 2012 12.03pm — Comment on this

Hospitality - Hospitality Review

The professional debut of this jaunty indie pop band on Merge Records puts them to the test. Is Hospitality something special, or just another chewed up Belle and Sebasti...
Posted 10 February 2012 7.02am — Comment on this

How music can reach out and touch us

Music gives us moments when – with a lyric, a chord change, a note or a drumbeat – a hand seems to come out and take our ownFor weeks now, the walls of London...
Posted 22 December 2011 10.45pm — Comment on this

The best albums and songs of 2011, as voted by readers

Find out what our readers selected as the best music of 2011. You won't believe what's at number oneThe internet is a wonderful thing. It can give a voice to the voiceles...
Posted 22 December 2011 1.37pm — Comment on this

My favourite album: Moon Pix by Cat Power

Our writers are picking their favourite albums. Here, Sean Michaels recalls stumbling over a melancholy masterpiece in the depths of the Canadian winterIn 2001, I was 19 ...
Posted 7 October 2011 12.39pm — Comment on this

Prince Edward Island to release long awaited debut album.

Prince Edward Island a London based outfit with a Scottish singer(they are also known for their work with John Mouse) their nuanced sound is redolent of everyone from A...
Posted 15 July 2011 8.07pm — Comment on this

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Top songs

The 5 most played Belle and Sebastian songs in the past year.

  • String Bean Jean  2 plays
  • Funny Little Frog  2 plays
  • Sleep The Clock Around  1 plays
  • Stars Of Track And Field  1 plays

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Absolute Radio stations playing songs by Belle and Sebastian over the past year.

  1. Absolute Radio 6 plays

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