The Orchestra (For Now)

The Orchestra (For Now)
Left to Right: Bickerstaff, Bao-Smith, Kirby, Hancock, Scarisbrick, Snape, Thomson
Background information
OriginLondon, United Kingdom
Genres
Years active
  • 2023–present
Members
  • Joseph Scarisbrick
  • Neil Thomson
  • Bill Bickerstaff
  • Lingling Bao-Smith
  • Erin Snape
  • Millie Kirby
  • Charlie Hancock
Past members
  • Isobel Nisbett
Websitetheorchestrafornow.com

The Orchestra (For Now) (sometimes abbreviated as TO(FN)) is an English progressive rock band based in London. Formed in early 2023, the band consists of lead singer and keyboardist Joseph (Joe) 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 (For Now) was formed in early 2023.[1] The band made various live performances and won the 2024 Green Man Rising competition at the Green Man Festival,[2] before releasing their debut single "Wake Robin" in November 2024.[3] In 2025, they followed up with the release of "Skins" in late January, as well as "The Strip" in March.[4][5] The three released singles were part of the four-song EP Plan 75, released on 28 March 2025[6] independently.

Musical style and influences

The Orchestra (For Now) has been described as art rock or progressive rock and has been compared to fellow Windmill scene artists like Black Country, New Road[7][8][9] and Geordie Greep,[6] or groups like Arcade Fire.[4]

Members

  • Joseph (Joe) Scarisbrick – vocals, keyboards[10][4]
  • Neil Thomson – guitar[10]
  • Bill Bickerstaff – guitar[10]
  • Lingling Bao-Smith – violin[10]
  • Millie Kirby – bass[10]
  • Erin Snape – cello[10]
  • Charlie Hancock – drums[10]

Discography

EPs

Singles

  • "Wake Robin" (2024)
  • "Skins" (2025)
  • "The Strip" (2025)
  • ”Hattrick” (2025)
  • "Deplore You / Farmers Market" (2025)

References

  1. ^ "The Orchestra (For Now)". The Great Escape Festival. Retrieved 3 June 2025.
  2. ^ Kelly, Tyler Damara (17 June 2024). "The Orchestra (For Now) announced as the winners of Green Man Rising 2024". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 3 June 2025.
  3. ^ Roczniak, Kyle (15 November 2024). "The Neu Bulletin (mary in the junkyard, Jacob Alon, The Orchestra (For Now) and more!)". DIY. Retrieved 3 June 2025.
  4. ^ a b c "The Orchestra (For Now)". Turn & Work. 11 March 2025. Retrieved 3 June 2025.
  5. ^ Murray, Robin (5 March 2025). "The Orchestra (For Now) Share New Song 'The Strip'". Clash. Retrieved 3 June 2025.
  6. ^ a b Carter, Daisy (27 March 2025). "Get To Know… The Orchestra (For Now)". DIY. Retrieved 3 June 2025.
  7. ^ Hakimian, Rob (13 November 2024). "The Orchestra (For Now) display their ambition on dizzying debut single "Wake Robin"". Beats Per Minute. Retrieved 3 June 2025.
  8. ^ Morgan, Tom (14 April 2025). "Don't Call It Prog: Maximalist Indie Rock Is Here To Stay". Clash. Retrieved 3 June 2025.
  9. ^ Robbins, Jules (20 March 2025). "The Orchestra (For Now) capture the city's fast-paced neuroticism with maximalist 'London prog'". NME. Retrieved 3 June 2025.
  10. ^ a b c d e f g "Parallel Lines Presents The Orchestra (For Now)". Scala. Retrieved 3 June 2025.
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