Orphans & Vandals

Orphans & Vandals is a group from the United Kingdom. Their music is described as experimental and drawing on indie folk and art rock, with violin among the instruments associated with them. The group’s debut album, I Am Alive and You Are Dead, is released in 2009.

Their style is associated with poetic narratives and themes of corruption, longing and a strong sense of place. They are also linked to comparisons with The Velvet Underground and Beirut, with a focus on European-influenced atmosphere and an experimental approach.