The Orchestra (For Now)


The Orchestra is an English progressive rock band based in London. Formed in early 2023, the band consists of lead singer and keyboardist Joseph Scarisbrick, guitarists Neil Thomson and Bill Bickerstaff, violinist Lingling Bao-Smith, bassist Millie Kirby, cellist Erin Snape, and drummer Charlie Hancock. They regularly perform around London and the UK and released three singles before releasing their debut EP Plan 75 on 28 March 2025. Their most recent EP, Plan 76 was released in October 2025, with the first single, Hattrick, released on 3 September 2025. They are also set to release an album in 2026.

History

The Orchestra was formed in early 2023. The band made various live performances and won the 2024 Green Man Rising competition at the Green Man Festival, before releasing their debut single "Wake Robin" in November 2024. In 2025, they followed up with the release of "Skins" in late January, as well as "The Strip" in March. The three released singles were part of the four-song EP Plan 75, released on 28 March 2025 independently.

Musical style and influences

The Orchestra has been described as art rock or progressive rock and has been compared to fellow Windmill scene artists like Black Country, New Road and Geordie Greep, or groups like Arcade Fire.

Members

  • Joseph Scarisbrick – vocals, keyboards
  • Neil Thomson – guitar
  • Bill Bickerstaff – guitar
  • Lingling Bao-Smith – violin
  • Millie Kirby – bass
  • Erin Snape – cello
  • Charlie Hancock – drums

Discography

EPs

Plan 75

Singles

  • "Wake Robin"
  • "Skins"
  • "The Strip"
  • ”Hattrick”
  • "Deplore You / Farmers Market"