Florence and the Machine ( stylised as Florence the Machine ) are an English indie rock band that formed in London in 2007 , consisting of vocalist Florence Welch , keyboardist Isabella Summers , and a collaboration of other musicians . The band 's music received praise across the media , especially from the BBC , which played a large part in their rise to prominence by promoting Florence and the Machine as part of '' BBC Introducing '' . At the 2009 Brit Awards they received the Brit Awards " Critics ' Choice " award . The band 's music is renowned for its dramatic and eccentric production and also Welch 's powerful vocal performances
2009 Brit Awards
2009 Brit Awards
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