Belle and Sebastian

Belle & Sebastian are a Scottish indie pop band formed in Glasgow in January 1996.

The band rejects the "twee pop" label foisted on them early in their c

Belle & Sebastian are a Scottish indie pop band formed in Glasgow in January 1996.

The band rejects the "twee pop" label foisted on them early in their career. Belle & Sebastian have much in common with influential indie bands such as The Smiths and Felt, and also take in the influences of northern soul and funk. Their sense of irony and humour are traits also not usually associated with twee. Audiogalaxy classified Belle & Sebastian music as chamber pop, as they use instruments such as flute, cello, trumpet, as well as a regular violin string-section.