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Birds and Beasts' combine a love of music and the natural world, all of their songs are connected to or inspired by animals. Their electronic show's cosmic sounds and visuals to take audiences on a psychedelic trip. With a natural instinct for pop melodies this Anglo/German duo mix harmony singing, wig-out guitar, drum machines and synths. 

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On stage Leo and Anna's singing is front and centre. They perform on guitar, keyboards and bass alongside an array of drum machines, sequencers and synthesizers to produce a layered and distinctive sound. They have self-released two well received albums and shared stages with Romeo and Michele Stodart from The Magic Numbers, Chris Helme, Space, Miles Hunt, Seamus Fogerty, Liela Moss, Native Harrow and many more...

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Using big universal themes of love, loss, friendship and family Birds and Beasts mission is to spread joy, empathy and understanding of our connection to nature whilst bringing audiences together in a ritual of dancing, singing and swaying.

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For fans of The Flaming Lips, The Super Furry Animals, She & Him and Talking Heads.

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"...colourful and joyous...groove filled, thumping and purposeful." - Folk Phenomena

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"...like a Wes Anderson animation in sonic form…" - Kitchen Disco Records

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"...psychedelic folk, fused with cosmic and disco pop...fun, clever and unique." - Loafers

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"...energy, passion, tight harmonies..." - Northern Quarter

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"...fascinating music...a cornucopia of genres...the musicality and sheer musical bravery of this duo are to be applauded." - Nick Hall (Plumhall)

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"...a nuanced balance of gentle acoustics, and sizzling synths and electric guitars." - Huddersfield Times

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