Belle and Sebastian

Belle & Sebastian are a Scottish indie pop band formed in Glasgow in 1996. Led by Stuart Murdoch, the band has released twelve studio albums.[5][6] They are often compared with acts such as the Smiths[7][8] and Nick Drake.[5][6] The name "Belle & Sebastian" comes from Belle et Sébastien, a 1965 children's book by French writer Cécile Aubry later adapted for television. Though consistently lauded by critics,[9][10] Belle & Sebastian's "wistful pop"[11] has enjoyed only limited commercial success.[9]

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Belle & Sebastian
Left to right: Mick Cooke, Richard Colburn, Bobby Kildea, Chris Geddes, Stevie Jackson, Sarah Martin, Stuart Murdoch
Background information
Origin	Glasgow, Scotland
Genres	Indie pop[1] twee pop[2] indie rock[3] chamber pop[4]
Years active	1996–present
Labels	Rough Trade Jeepster Matador Arts & Crafts México
Members	Stuart Murdoch Stevie Jackson Sarah Martin Chris Geddes Richard Colburn Bobby Kildea Dave McGowan
Past members	Mick Cooke Isobel Campbell Stuart David
Website	belleandsebastian.com