Florence + the Machine

London-born Florence Welch boasts a mesmerizing powerhouse of a voice that blurs genre lines between soul, baroque pop and beyond — and it’s the latter point, the otherworldly nature of her voice, that helped make her band Florence + the Machine’s 2009 debut ‘Lungs’ an international hit. Specifically, her breakthrough single, ‘Dog Days Are Over,’ was a favorite among critics that also received plenty of radio play. Propelled by that critical claim, the fiery-haired British singer — backed by a rotating lineup of musicians — kept up that momentum with her follow-up, ‘Ceremonials.’ Building upon the celestial-like sound of ‘Lungs,’ the 2011 album fit neatly within the singer-songwriter’s catalog. Its lead track, ‘Shake It Out’ rivaled ‘Dog Days Are Over’ in popularity, earning Florence + the Machine a Grammy for Best Pop/Duo Performance, while the album was also nominated for Best Pop Vocal Album.

Florence + the Machine’s ‘Spectrum’ Comes Into Focus in Behind-the-Scenes Video
Florence + the Machine’s ‘Spectrum’ Comes Into Focus in Behind-the-Scenes Video
Florence + the Machine’s ‘Spectrum’ Comes Into Focus in Behind-the-Scenes Video
It's time for Florence + the Machine to lighten up, and that's exactly what happens in their upcoming video for 'Spectrum.' The band recently shot the clip with acclaimed director David LaChapelle, and there's now a behind-the-scenes featurette about the process that's turned up as a tease for the video.
Florence + the Machine Tap David LaChapelle to Direct ‘Spectrum’ Video
Florence + the Machine Tap David LaChapelle to Direct ‘Spectrum’ Video
Florence + the Machine Tap David LaChapelle to Direct ‘Spectrum’ Video
Florence + the Machine have selected fine arts photographer/music video director/documentary filmmaker David LaChapelle to helm the clip for 'Spectrum,' the next single off their 'Ceremonials' album. The shoot, which recently took place in Los Angeles, was the first LaChapelle directed since Amy Winehouse’s ‘Tears Dry on Their Own’ back in 2007.
Florence + the Machine Get Furry for Talking Heads Cover in New Video
Florence + the Machine Get Furry for Talking Heads Cover in New Video
Florence + the Machine Get Furry for Talking Heads Cover in New Video
Florence + the Machine are headlining the Bestival festival overseas this September, and are having some fun with the announcement. Singer Florence Welch and her bandmates revealed the news via a video performance in which they appear in costume while performing a stripped-down version of the Talking Heads classic 'Wild Wild Life.'
Florence + the Machine Performed ‘No Light, No Light’ on ‘Letterman’ Last Night
Florence + the Machine Performed ‘No Light, No Light’ on ‘Letterman’ Last Night
Florence + the Machine Performed ‘No Light, No Light’ on ‘Letterman’ Last Night
Florence + the Machine have been running at high gear lately, what with promoting their most recent studio set (2011's 'Ceremonials'), their recent live release ('MTV Unplugged,' out just last month), and keeping up with a busy tour schedule that found them headlining New York's Radio City Music Hall earlier this week. Somehow, they managed to squeeze in time for a visit to 'The Late Show With Dav

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