Orbital (band)

Orbital
Orbital
	Orbital in concert at Poland in 2012
Background information
Origin	Otford, Kent, England
Genres	Electronic; techno; trance; IDM; ambient; breakbeat;
Years active	1989–2004; 2009–2014; 2017–present;
Labels	FFRR; Internal;
Members	Phil Hartnoll; Paul Hartnoll
Website	orbitalofficial.com

Orbital are an English electronic music duo from Otford, Kent, England, consisting of brothers Phil and Paul Hartnoll. The band's name is taken from Greater London's orbital motorway, the M25, which was central to the early rave scene during the early days of acid house.^[1] Additionally, the cover art on three of their albums showcase stylised atomic orbitals. Orbital have been critically and commercially successful, known particularly for their live improvisation during shows. They were initially influenced by early electro and punk rock.

^ "Maida Vale - 28th July 2004 : The end of the final Orbital event - The end of an era". 1 September 2006. Archived from the original on 1 September 2006. Retrieved 25 November 2020.

[loopz.co.uk-1] "Maida Vale - 28th July 2004 : The end of the final Orbital event - The end of an era". 1 September 2006. Archived from the original on 1 September 2006. Retrieved 25 November 2020.

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