Beatenberg

Biography

Beatenberg is a South African band based in Cape Town, composed of Matthew Field, Robin Brink, and Ross Dorkin. The group signed with Universal Music Group label in 2012. They gained national attention in 2014 from their collaboration with the artist DJ Clock with "Pluto (Remember You)", which became the number one popular song on South African radio for over 19 consecutive weeks.
Their second album The Hanging Gardens of Beatenberg (2014), generated hit singles including "Beauty Like a Tightened Bow", "Scorpionfish", and "Pluto (Remember You)". Their third album 12 Views of Beatenberg (2018), after the release of singles "Camera", "Ode to the Berg Wind" and "Aphrodite", in collaboration with the singer Tresor.

Band members

Matthew Field (vocals, guitar)
Robin Brink (drums)
Ross Dorkin (bass, keys)

Albums

Farm Photos (2009)
The Hanging Gardens of Beatenberg (2014)
12 Views of Beatenberg (2018)
On the way to Beatenberg EP (2022)
The Great Fire of Beatenberg (2024)

Singles

"Echoes" (2012)
"Chelsea Blakemore" (2013)
"Pluto (Remember You)" (2013)
"Rafael" (2014)
"Camera" (2018)
"Ode to the Berg Wind" (2018)
"Aphrodite" (2018)