Belle and Sebastian are an indie pop band formed in Glasgow in January 1996. Led by Stuart Murdoch, they’ve released 9 albums. They are often compared with acts such as Nick Drake. 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, Belle and Sebastian’s “wistful pop” has enjoyed only limited commercial success.
