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Belle and Sebastian
last updated 2026-09-11 11:26
Belle and Sebastian
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It Only Takes One Lion — played 2026-06-04
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Belle and Sebastian — It Only Takes One Lion
Played: 2026-06-04 (Segment 3 — Indie push)
Belle and Sebastian are a Glasgow indie pop band formed in 1994, led by Stuart Murdoch, twelve studio albums, one of Scotland's most enduring exports. "It Only Takes One Lion" was released June 2, 2026 via Matador Records — a Scotland World Cup anthem written following Scotland's 4-2 qualifying win against Denmark; Murdoch wrote it the day after the match. Premiered at London's Royal Albert Hall as part of the band's world tour celebrating the anniversary of Tigermilk and If You're Feeling Sinister. Moves from hopeful hymn to uptempo, string-laden disco pop, co-written and produced with Pete Ferguson. Murdoch: "The song tries to encompass the experience of the whole country following Scotland." Middle of segment three — the Glasgow connection is a nice handshake, the city that made them now rallying behind the national team.
Belle and Sebastian
Origin: Glasgow, Scotland, UK · formed 1994 · active
Members: Stuart Murdoch (vocals, guitar) — bandleader/songwriter; longtime members include Stevie Jackson, Sarah Martin, and Chris Geddes; founding member Stuart David departed in 2000
Genre: Indie pop, chamber pop
Discography:
Tigermilk (1996) — self-released/Jeepster — recorded in three days
If You're Feeling Sinister (1996) — Jeepster
Dear Catastrophe Waitress (2003) — Rough Trade
Facts:
Tigermilk was recorded in three days after a Scottish employment scheme for unemployed musicians funded the sessions.
"It Only Takes One Lion" (2026) is a Scotland World Cup anthem Murdoch wrote the day after Scotland's qualifying win over Denmark.