The Bees

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Formed 2001.

Isle of Wight, UK band (known as "A Band of Bees" in the US)

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The Bees - Interview with Jo Good

The Bees talk to Jo Good about their new single and their latest tour.

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Biography

The Bees (known in the United States as A Band of Bees) are an English band from Ventnor on the Isle of Wight. Although their sound is generally classified as indie rock or psychedelic rock, the band have a colourful range of styles and influences, such as 1960s garage rock, country, reggae and jazz.

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  1. Busy Bees

    Wed 1 Sep 2010 10:25

    The Bees on the making of their new album

BBC Reviews

  1. Every Step’s a Yes 2010

    Review of Every Step’s a Yes

    Reviewed by Lou Thomas

    Their music is barely acquainted with modernity yet always seems to sound fresh.

  2. Octopus 2007

    Review of Octopus

    Reviewed by Ben Ashmore

    The Bees are back with a new album and it’s going to blow away all of that mainland...

  3. Sunshine Hit Me

    Review of Sunshine Hit Me

    Reviewed by Chris Jones

    The real joy to be found in a hand-tooled album like this is imagining what its...

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