Belle and Sebastian are an indie pop band formed in Glasgow in January 1996. They are often compared with acts such as The Smiths[1][2] and Nick Drake.[3][4] The name "Belle and 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,[5][6] Belle and Sebastian's "wistful pop"[7] has enjoyed only limited commercial success.[5] After releasing a number of albums and EPs on Jeepster Records, they ... Show more...

Belle and Sebastian are an indie pop band formed in Glasgow in January 1996. They are often compared with acts such as The Smiths[1][2] and Nick Drake.[3][4] The name "Belle and 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,[5][6] Belle and Sebastian's "wistful pop"[7] has enjoyed only limited commercial success.[5] After releasing a number of albums and EPs on Jeepster Records, they are now signed to Rough Trade Records in the United Kingdom and Matador Records in the United States.