Industry Jun 2, 2026

Belle & Sebastian on Their World Cup Anthem

Frontman Stuart Murdoch tells NME about penning the hymn-meets-disco banger for Scottish glory, hopes and dreams for the team, his boyhood obsession, and what's next for the band The post Belle & Seba

Originally published by NME
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Belle & Sebastian on Their World Cup Anthem

Belle & Sebastian frontman Stuart Murdoch discussed the creation of their new song, ‘It Only Takes One Lion,’ an anthem for the Scotland World Cup. Murdoch described the song as a blend of hymn and disco, and shared his personal connection to the team and the sport. Originally reported by NME.