The Beta Band

The Beta Band is a popular Alternative group from United Kingdom, formed on January 1, 1996.

The Beta Band (originally 1996-2004, reformed 2025) is an indie rock group from Edinburgh, Scotland who received much critical acclaim and achieved a cult following. Their music primarily explored post-rock,—especially first wave post-rock—neo-psychedelia and indietronica, as well as foreshadowing folktronica. Their music has been featured on numerous film and TV soundtracks. The song "Dry the Rain" from their 1997 debut EP, Champion Versions . Popular albums include "The Three E.P.’s".