Beatenberg (band)

This article is about the group. For other use, see Beatenberg.

Beatenberg is a South African band based in Cape Town, composed of Matthew Field (born 02.05.1994), Robin Brink, and Ross Dorkin.^[4] The group signed with Universal Music Group label in 2012.^[5] 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.

Beatenberg
From left to right Ross Dorkin, Robin Brink, Matthew Field
Background information
Origin	Cape Town, South Africa
Genres	Pop[1] Afro house[2][3] Afropop[1]
Years active	2008–present
Labels	Universal Africa Island
Members	Matthew Field Robin Brink Ross Dorkin
Website	beatenberg.ochre.store

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)

Discography

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)

Music videos

• "Pluto (Remember You)"
• "Chelsea Blakemore"
• "Rafael"
• "Southern Suburbs"
• "Beauty Like A Tightened Bow"
• "Camera"
• "Ode to the Berg Wind"
• "Aphrodite" feat. TRESOR
• "Stamina"

Awards and nominations

Awards	Year	Category	Nominated Work	Result
21st SAMA [6]	2015	Album of the Year	The Hanging Gardens of Beatenberg	Won
		Best Pop Album
		Duo or Group of the Year	Beatenberg
		SAMPRA Award	"Pluto (Remember You)"
		Best Selling Mobile Music Download
		Best Selling Ring-Back Tone
		Best Selling Full-Track Download
		Newcomer of the Year	Beatenberg	Nominated
		Best Collaboration	Beatenberg and DJ Clock