Beatenberg (band)
| Beatenberg | |
|---|---|
|
From left to right Ross Dorkin, Robin Brink, Matthew Field | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Cape Town, South Africa |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2008-present |
| Labels | Universal Music Africa |
| Associated acts | John Wizards |
| Website | Official Website |
| Members |
Matthew Field Robin Brink Ross Dorkin |
Beatenberg are a South African pop band based in Cape Town, composed of Matthew Field, Robin Brink, and Ross Dorkin. The group signed with Universal Music label in 2012. They gained national attention in 2014 from their collaboration with the artist DJ Clock with Pluto (Remember You) and became the number one popular song on South African Radio for over nineteen consecutive weeks. Their second album The Hanging Gardens of Beatenberg (2014) generated hit singles including Beauty Like a Tightened Bow (2014), Scorpionfish (2014), and Pluto (Remember You) (2014)
Personnel
- Matthew Field (vocals, guitar)
- Robin Brink (drums)
- Ross Dorkin (bass)
Discography
Albums
- Farm Photos (2009)
- The Hanging Gardens of Beatenberg (2014)
Singles
- "Echoes" (2012)
- "Chelsea Blakemore" (2013)
- "Pluto (Remember You)" (2013)
- "Rafael" (2014)
Music videos
- "Pluto (Remember You)"
- "Chelsea Blakemore"
- "Rafael"
- "Southern Suburbs"
- "Beauty Like A Tightened Bow"
Awards and nominations
| Awards | Year | Category | Nominated Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21st South African Music Awards [1] | 2015 | Album of the Year | The Hanging Gardens of Beatenberg | Won |
| Best Pop Album | ||||
| Duo or Group of the Year | Beatenberg | |||
| SAMPRA Award | "Pluto (Remember You)" | |||
| Best Selling Mobile Music Download | ||||
| Best Selling Ring-Back Tone | ||||
| Best Selling Full-Track Download | ||||
| Newcomer of the Year | Beatenberg | Nominated | ||
| Best Collaboration | Beatenberg and DJ Clock | |||
References
- ↑ Mkhwanazi, Katlego (20 April 2015). "Beatenberg steals the show at the Samas". Mail & Guardian. Retrieved 17 March 2016.
External links
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