Clean Bandit

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Original band members Grace Chatto, Jack Patterson, Luke Patterson and Neil Amin-Smith met while studying as undergraduates at Jesus College, University of Cambridge. At the time, Amin-Smith, who attended Westminster School{{cite web|url=https://www.westminster.org.uk/about-us/famous-oww.html|title=Famous Old Westminsters (OWW), Central London|author=Maxx Design|publisher=Westminster.org.ou|access-date=13 February 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150113185031/http://www.westminster.org.uk/about-us/famous-oww.html|archive-date=13 January 2015}} was leading a string quartet together with Chatto, who attended The Latymer School.{{cite web|url=http://www.hamhigh.co.uk/etcetera/music/highly_strung_sounds_of_success_for_clean_bandit_1_3283121|title=Highly-strung sounds of success for Clean Bandit), Central London|author=Alex Bellotti|date=6 February 2014|publisher=Hamhigh.co.uk|access-date=6 February 2014|archive-date=29 December 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151229230842/http://www.hamhigh.co.uk/etcetera/music/highly_strung_sounds_of_success_for_clean_bandit_1_3283121|url-status=dead}} The original vocalist, Ssegawa-Ssekintu Kiwanuka, left to undertake a PhD in laser analytics. In 2011, Chatto and Jack Patterson formed their own film production company, Cleanfilm, to make music videos for themselves and other artists.{{cite web|title=Interview: Clean Bandit|url=http://www.varsity.co.uk/culture/3722|publisher=Varsity, the independent student newspaper for the University of Cambridge|date=30 September 2011}}

The band's name, Clean Bandit, comes from a translation of a Russian phrase; the meaning is similar to the English phrase "complete bastard", though Patterson later stated that it is actually a more affectionate term similar to "utter rascal".{{cite magazine|last=Augustin |first=Camille |url=http://www.vibe.com/2014/06/5-facts-you-should-know-about-clean-bandit/ |title=5 Facts You Should Know About Clean Bandit |magazine=Vibe |date=19 June 2014 |access-date=2 July 2015}}

File:Clean Bandit at Way Out West 2014.jpg and Elisabeth Troy, at Way Out West in Gothenburg, Sweden, August 2014]]

In December 2012, Clean Bandit released their debut single "A+E", which peaked at number 100 on the UK Singles Chart. In March 2013, they released their second single "Mozart's House". The song peaked at number 17 on the UK Singles Chart. Their third single "Dust Clears" charted at number 43 in the UK. The band's fourth single "Rather Be" featuring Jess Glynne was released in January 2014 and topped the UK Singles Chart. It was the fastest-selling song released in January since 1996 and ended 2014 as the year's second best-selling song in the UK (behind "Happy" by Pharrell Williams), selling over 1.13 million copies.{{cite web|url=http://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/the-official-top-100-biggest-songs-of-2014-revealed-3386/|title=The Official Top 100 Biggest Songs of 2014 revealed|last=Copsey|first=Rob|date=31 December 2014|publisher=Official Charts Company|access-date=10 July 2015}} "Rather Be" also reached number one in Austria, Finland, Germany, Netherlands, Norway and Sweden, whilst charting at number ten on the US Billboard Hot 100. In April 2014, the band made their TV debut on BBC's Later... with Jools Holland.{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b041j817|title=Later... with Jools Holland - Series 44 Live Episode 1|publisher=BBC Two|date=14 April 2014|access-date=26 May 2014}} The following month, they announced a 14-date headline tour of the UK kicking off in Lancaster Library as part of the Get It Loud In Libraries campaign.{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/27371443|title=Clean Bandit announce a 14-date headline UK tour|publisher=BBC Newsbeat|date=12 May 2014}} Retrieved 26 May 2014. The band's debut studio album New Eyes, was released in June 2014 by Atlantic Records UK.{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a548576/clean-bandit-announce-debut-album-new-eyes.html|title=Clean Bandit announce debut album New Eyes|publisher=Digital Spy|author=Copsey, Robert|date=3 February 2014|access-date=3 February 2014|archive-date=24 September 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924160536/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a548576/clean-bandit-announce-debut-album-new-eyes.html|url-status=dead}} In September 2014, they performed with the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra at MediaCityUK.{{cite news|newspaper=The Independent|title=Clean Bandit to join BBC Philharmonic orchestra for Zane Lowe's Radio 1 show|first=Ian|last=Burrell|date=9 September 2014|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/clean-bandit-to-join-bbc-philharmonic-orchestra-for-zane-lowes-radio-1-show-9720890.html|access-date=5 December 2014}}{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b04h83tn|website=BBC|title=Radio 1's Clean Bandit Symphony|date=10 September 2014|access-date=12 September 2014}} In November, the band collaborated again with Jess Glynne, on their single "Real Love". It reached number two on the UK Singles Chart.{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-30167530|title=Band Aid 30 single storms to number one|date=23 November 2014|work=BBC News|access-date=3 February 2016}} The same month, the band performed as part of the charity group Band Aid 30 alongside other British and Irish pop acts, recording the latest version of the track "Do They Know It's Christmas?" to raise money for the 2014 Ebola crisis in West Africa.{{Cite news|title=Band Aid 30: One Direction among celebrity line-up|newspaper=Telegraph|date=10 November 2014|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/music/music-news/11220735/Band-Aid-30-line-up-revealed.html}}

In February 2015, "Rather Be" won the Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording at the 57th Annual Grammy Awards.{{cite web|url=http://headlineplanet.com/home/2015/02/08/grammys-clean-bandits-rather-wins-best-dance-recording/|title=GRAMMYS: Clean Bandit's "Rather Be" Wins Best Dance Recording|work=Headline Planet|date=8 February 2015 |access-date=4 April 2015}} The group recorded a 30-piece orchestral version of "Rather Be" at Abbey Road Studios for Marks & Spencer's Christmas 2015 advertising campaign.{{cite web|url=https://corporate.marksandspencer.com/media/press-releases/2015/marks-and-spencer-debuts-2015-christmas-campaign-to-its-two-million-sparks-members|title=MARKS & SPENCER DEBUTS 2015 CHRISTMAS CAMPAIGN TO ITS TWO MILLION SPARKS MEMBERS|website=corporate.marksandspencer.com|access-date=22 August 2016}}

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In May 2016, the band released the single "Tears" featuring The X Factor 2015 winner Louisa Johnson, which later appeared in their second studio album. The song peaked at number five in the UK, following a performance on Britain's Got Talent.{{cite news|url=http://www.sugarscape.com/music/news/a1089698/louisa-johnson-clean-bandit-tears/|title=The X Factor's Louisa Johnson's first single to be Clean Bandit collaboration 'Tears'|author1=Smith, Carl |author2=Cox, Lizzie |date=27 May 2016|publisher=Sugarscape.com|access-date=22 July 2016}}

In October 2016, it was announced that violinist and pianist Neil Amin-Smith had decided to leave Clean Bandit.{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/neil_milan/status/788681468121870336|title=Neil Milan on Twitter|publisher=Twitter|access-date=23 December 2016}}{{cite web|url=http://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/clean-bandit-announce-neil-amin-smiths-departure-from-the-band__16699/|title=Clean Bandit announce Neil Amin-Smith's departure from the band|date=21 October 2016|publisher=Official Charts Company|access-date=9 December 2016}} Two days later, the group released their first song as a three-piece without Amin-Smith: "Rockabye", which features rapper Sean Paul and singer Anne-Marie. "Rockabye" became their second number one hit in the UK,{{cite web|url=http://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/clean-bandit-s-rockabye-reaches-number-1-on-the-official-singles-chart-thank-you-so-much-to-everyone-__17047/|title=Clean Bandit's Rockabye reaches Number 1 in the UK|last=Copsey|first=Rob|date=11 November 2016|publisher=Official Charts Company|access-date=9 December 2016}} and remained at the top spot for nine weeks. It went on to become the Christmas number one single for 2016.{{cite news|url=http://headlineplanet.com/home/2016/12/02/clean-bandit-sean-paul-anne-maries-rockabye-enjoys-4th-week-uks-1-song/|title=CLEAN BANDIT, SEAN PAUL & ANNE-MARIE'S "ROCKABYE" ENJOYS 4TH WEEK AS UK'S #1 SONG|last=Cantor|first=Brian|date=2 December 2016|publisher=Headline Planet|access-date=9 December 2016}}{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-38407566|title=Clean Bandit land Christmas number one with Rockabye|last=Savage|first=Mark|date=23 December 2016|work=BBC News|access-date=23 December 2016}} The song also reached number one in Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Germany, Italy, Sweden and Switzerland. It additionally charted at number nine on the US Billboard Hot 100.{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/7720931/hot-100-ed-sheeran-divide-clean-bandit-top-ten|title=Ed Sheeran Stays Atop Hot 100, Clean Bandit Bounds to Top 10|magazine=Billboard|first=Gary|last=Trust|date=13 March 2017|access-date=14 March 2017}} In March 2017, the trio released "Symphony", a collaboration with Swedish singer Zara Larsson. The song topped the UK Singles Chart, becoming the group's third number one single in the country.{{cite web|title=Clean Bandit|url=http://www.officialcharts.com/artist/25722/clean-bandit/|website=Official Charts|access-date=5 November 2017|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171007011429/http://www.officialcharts.com/artist/25722/clean-bandit/|archive-date=7 October 2017}}{{cite web|title=Official Singles Chart Top 100 – 28 April 2017 - 04 May 2017|url=http://www.officialcharts.com/charts/singles-chart/20170428/7501/|website=Official Charts|access-date=5 November 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170821174011/http://www.officialcharts.com/charts/singles-chart/20170428/7501/|archive-date=21 August 2017}} They gave their first live performance of the song on The Voice UK.{{cite news|url=http://www.tellymix.co.uk/reality-tv/the-voice/304952-clean-bandit-zara-larsson-perform-voice-uk-saturday.html|title=Clean Bandit and Zara Larsson to perform on The Voice UK on Saturday|last=Darvill|first=Josh|date=16 March 2017|publisher=TellyMix|access-date=18 March 2017|archive-date=17 March 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170317194136/http://www.tellymix.co.uk/reality-tv/the-voice/304952-clean-bandit-zara-larsson-perform-voice-uk-saturday.html|url-status=dead}} "Rockabye" was recorded at The Crypt Studio in London. In June, the band released the studio version of "Disconnect" with Marina Diamandis. The track was previously performed at the 2015 Coachella Festival.

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In October 2017, the band announced the single "I Miss You", featuring songwriter Julia Michaels. It charted within the top five of the UK and has been certified platinum. In May 2018, the band released the second album's fifth single, "Solo", featuring vocals from Demi Lovato. It topped the charts in the UK the following month and has received a platinum certification in the country.{{Cite news|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/hughmcintyre/2018/06/22/clean-bandit-and-demi-lovato-climb-to-no-1-in-the-u-k-with-solo/#7ce8ce591396|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180622192609/https://www.forbes.com/sites/hughmcintyre/2018/06/22/clean-bandit-and-demi-lovato-climb-to-no-1-in-the-u-k-with-solo/#7ce8ce591396|url-status=dead|archive-date=22 June 2018|title=Clean Bandit And Demi Lovato Climb To No. 1 In The U.K. With 'Solo'|last=McIntyre|first=Hugh|work=Forbes|access-date=28 June 2018}} In November 2018, sixth single "Baby" was released, featuring Marina and Luis Fonsi.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/8482865/clean-bandit-baby-video-marina-luis-fonsi-edm|title=Clean Bandit, Marina and Luis Fonsi Lament Lost Love in Nostalgic 'Baby' Video: Watch|magazine=Billboard|access-date=29 April 2019}} Clean Bandit released their second album What Is Love? in November 2018. The album features collaborations with Rita Ora, Ellie Goulding, Craig David, Anne-Marie, and Charli XCX.{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/au/album/what-is-love-deluxe/1436738680|title=What Is Love? (Deluxe) by Clean Bandit on Apple Music|website=Apple Music|access-date=28 September 2018}}

Against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic, the band produced a "House Party" event fortnightly in place of the live shows which they would've performed if the pandemic had not happened. Clean Bandit produced six of these house parties in total, from April to July, many featuring vocals from their singer Yasmin Green.{{citation needed|date=October 2020}}

In early August 2020, as their live home music performances gained credit, the band agreed with Global Citizen to host a 12-hour long "Houseparty Against Hunger" on 8 August, to raise money for the charity to help fight poverty-related hunger. The event consisted of one hour-long sets from DJs around the world. Clean Bandit hosted the event and played at the start and end of proceedings, with their set-up the same as that used in their original house parties. Kirsten Joy, one of the band's singers, performed along with Becky Hill, Joel Corry, MNEK and a guest appearance from Sean Paul.{{cite news |last=Yopko |first=Nick |title=Clean Bandit Announce 12-Hour Virtual House Party to Fight Hunger |url=https://edm.com/events/clean-bandit-global-citizen-virtual-house-party-fight-hunger |access-date=20 August 2020 |website=EDM.com |language=en}}

On 17 August, Clean Bandit announced they would be releasing a new single, titled "Tick Tock" with singer Mabel and rapper 24kGoldn.{{cite web |title=Clean Bandit announce new single titled Tick Tock |url=https://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/clean-bandit-announce-new-single-tick-tock-featuring-mabel-and-24kgoldn__30773/ |access-date=20 August 2020 |website=Official Charts |language=en}} It was released on 21 August 2020.

On 26 January 2021, Clean Bandit announced their new single "Higher" featuring American rapper Iann Dior. The song was released on 29 January 2021.{{Cite web |last=Gable |first=Jake |date=2021-01-30 |title=Clean Bandit drop new single 'Higher' feat. chart-topping rapper Iann Dior |url=https://weraveyou.com/2021/01/clean-bandit-drop-new-single-higher-featuring-iann-dior-listen/ |access-date=2024-08-11 |website=We Rave You |language=en-GB}}

On 30 July 2021, Clean Bandit released their new single "Drive" with German DJ Topic featuring Wes Nelson.{{Cite web |last=Rees |first=Katrina |date=2021-08-09 |title=Clean Bandit & Topic unveil music video for 'Drive' featuring Wes Nelson |url=https://celebmix.com/clean-bandit-topic-unveil-music-video-for-drive-featuring-wes-nelson/ |access-date=2024-08-11 |website=CelebMix |language=en-GB}}

On 24 September 2021, Clean Bandit released a remix of the famous 1980s hit song How Will I Know in collaboration with Whitney Houston.{{Cite web |date=2021-09-28 |title=Whitney Houston x Clean Bandit 'How Will I Know' out today |url=https://www.outclique.com/whitney-houston-x-clean-bandit-how-will-i-know-out-today-listen-watch-the-lyric-video/ |access-date=2024-08-11 |website=Out Clique}}

On 18 February 2022, Clean Bandit released a new dance/electronic song featuring A7S called "Everything but You".{{Cite web |last=Brereton |first=Greta |date=2022-02-21 |title=Listen to Clean Bandit link up with A7S for new single 'Everything But You' |url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/listen-to-clean-bandit-link-up-with-a7s-for-new-single-everything-but-you-3165702 |access-date=2024-08-11 |website=NME |language=en-GB}}

On 9 September 2022, Clean Bandit released a new single "Sad Girls" with rapper French the Kid featuring Rema.{{Cite web |last=Romeo |first=ToniAnn |date=2022-09-24 |title=Clean Bandit, French The Kid and Rema team up for new single 'Sad Girls' |url=https://glassefactory.com/clean-bandit-french-the-kid-and-rema-team-up-for-new-single-sad-girls/ |access-date=2024-08-11 |website=Glasse Factory}}

On 21 October 2022, Clean Bandit released another single, "Don't Leave Me Lonely" in collaboration with the songwriter Elley Duhé.{{Cite web |last=Pepe |first=Nicole |date=2022-10-30 |title=Clean Bandit enlist Elley Duhé on new single 'Don't Leave Me Lonely' |url=https://weraveyou.com/2022/10/clean-bandit-enlist-elley-duhe-on-new-single-dont-leave-me-lonely/ |access-date=2024-08-11 |website=We Rave You}}

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Between 2022 and 2024, Clean Bandit parted ways with their label Atlantic Records.

On 23 July 2024, Clean Bandit announced their song with English singer-songwriter Anne-Marie and French DJ David Guetta called "Cry Baby". It was released on 9 August 2024 with B1 Records/Ministry of Sound.{{Cite web |last=Griffiths |first=George |date=2024-08-08 |title=Clean Bandit talk new single Cry Baby with Anne-Marie and David Guetta: 'This is 4 years in the making' |url=https://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/clean-bandit-talk-new-single-cry-baby-with-anne-marie-and-david-guetta-this-is-4-years/ |access-date=2024-08-11 |website=Official Charts}}

In April 2025, Clean Bandit released a new single, Tell Me Where U Go, a trance inspired anthem with Tiesto and featuring German Vocalist Leony. Tell Me Where U Go is also the first track since Tears to feature violin by Neil Amin Smith.

Clean Bandit are an electronic,Multiple citations:

• {{cite web|last1=Sexton|first1=Paul|title=Clean Bandit's 'Rather Be' Makes Off With Big-Selling U.K. No. 1|url=http://www.billboard.com/biz/articles/news/global/5885401/clean-bandits-rather-be-makes-off-with-big-selling-uk-no-1|website=Billboard.com|publisher=Billboard|access-date=15 December 2016}}
• {{cite web|last1=Whitehill|first1=Gabby|title=Clean Bandit's 'Rather Be' Becomes Most-Played Track in Week on UK Spotify|url=http://www.gigwise.com/news/88329/clean-bandits-rather-be-becomes-most-played-track-in-week-on-uk-spotify|website=Gigwise.com|publisher=Gigwise Ltd|access-date=15 December 2016}}
• {{cite web|last1=Tan|first1=Emily|title=Clean Bandit Announce 2015 Spring Tour Dates|url=http://diffuser.fm/clean-bandit-announce-2015-spring-tour-dates/|website=Diffuser.fm|date=18 November 2014 |publisher=Diffuser Network|access-date=15 December 2016}}
• {{cite web|last1=Daw|first1=Robbie|title=Spring 2014 Playlist: 11 Hot Imports You Should Be Listening To, From Allie X To Katy B To Zhala|url=http://www.idolator.com/7513503/11-hot-imports-kiesza-katy-b-clean-bandit|website=Idolator.com|date=10 April 2014 |publisher=SpinMedia|access-date=14 December 2016}}
• {{cite web|last1=Cohen|first1=Jess|title=Clean Bandit's Grace Chatto Chats About Band's Growing Popularity and Hit Song 'Rather Be'|url=http://www.celebuzz.com/2014-10-08/clean-bandit-s-grace-chatto-chats-about-band-s-growing-popularity-and-hit-song-rather-be/|website=Celebuzz|publisher=SpinMedia|access-date=15 December 2016}} electropopMultiple citations:
• {{cite web|last1=Moser|first1=John J.|title=REVIEW: Clean Bandit in Philly would 'Rather Be' disco than classical|url=http://www.mcall.com/entertainment/lehigh-valley-music/mc-clean-bandit-at-underround-arts-in-philly-would-rather-be-disco-than-classical-concert-review-20140920-column.html|website=The Morning Call|date=20 September 2014|publisher=Tribune Publishing|access-date=15 December 2016}}
• {{cite web|last1=Mohos|first1=Simon|title=Clean Bandit's Grace Chatto Talks Fake IDs & Breaking Hearts|url=http://www.andpop.com/2015/01/15/clean-bandits-grace-chatto-talks-fake-ids-breaking-hearts/|website=ANDPOP|publisher=ANDPOP Inc|access-date=15 December 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161220171043/http://www.andpop.com/2015/01/15/clean-bandits-grace-chatto-talks-fake-ids-breaking-hearts/|archive-date=20 December 2016|url-status=dead}}
• {{cite web|last1=Daw|first1=Robbie|title=Clean Bandit's 'New Eyes' Album Set For June Release: Catch Their Upcoming US Show Dates|url=http://www.idolator.com/7513600/clean-bandit-new-eyes-album-june|website=Idolator.com|date=10 April 2014|publisher=SpinMedia|access-date=15 December 2016}}
• {{cite web|last1=Farrell|first1=David|title=Top New Music Tracks From Yangaroo DMDS|url=http://www.fyimusicnews.ca/articles/2016/11/28/top-new-music-tracks-yangaroo-dmds|website=FYI Music News|date=28 November 2016|access-date=15 December 2016|archive-date=20 December 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161220152942/http://www.fyimusicnews.ca/articles/2016/11/28/top-new-music-tracks-yangaroo-dmds|url-status=dead}}
• {{cite web|last1=Skinner|first1=Tom|title=15 Photos of Clean Bandit Storming Manchester Apollo|url=http://www.gigwise.com/photos/98832/exclusive-photos-of-clean-bandit-at-manchester-apollo|website=Gigwise.com|publisher=Gigwise Ltd|access-date=15 December 2016}} and dance-pop band.Multiple citations:
• {{cite web|last1=Cridlin|first1=Jay|title=With 'Rather Be,' Clean Bandit leading a retro dance revolution|url=https://www.tampabay.com/things-to-do/music/with-rather-be-clean-bandit-leading-a-retro-dance-revolution/2222419/|website=Tampa Bay Times|publisher=Tampa Bay Times|access-date=14 December 2016}}
• {{cite web|last1=Daw|first1=Robbie|title=Clean Bandit Heading Back To The States: See Their North American Tour Dates|url=http://www.idolator.com/7643808/clean-bandit-us-north-american-tour-dates-2016|website=Idolator.com|date=22 August 2016 |publisher=SpinMedia|access-date=15 December 2016}}
• {{cite web|title=Clean Bandit Used Their #CapitalJBB Set To Show Off Their Collection Of Smash Hits - Lucky Us!|url=http://www.capitalfm.com/artists/clean-bandit/news/jingle-bell-ball-2016-set-list/|website=CapitalFM.com|publisher=This Is Global Limited|access-date=15 December 2016}}
• {{cite magazine|last1=Aaron|first1=Charles|title=Hear Cash Cash's Remix of Clean Bandit's Banger 'Rather Be' - Premiere|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/hear-cash-cashs-remix-of-clean-bandits-banger-rather-be-premiere-20140409|magazine=Rolling Stone|date=9 April 2014 |access-date=15 December 2016}}
• {{cite web|last1=Biddles|first1=Claire|last2=Gress|first2=Cassy|last3=Miyauchi|first3=Ryo|last4=Mildenhall|first4=Scott|last5=Mew|first5=Iain|last6=Shoup|first6=Brad|last7=St Asaph|first7=Katherine|last8=Inskeep|first8=Thomas|last9=Soto|first9=Alfred|title=Clean Bandit ft. Louisa Johnson – Tears|url=http://www.thesinglesjukebox.com/?p=21567|website=The Singles Jukebox|publisher=The Singles Jukebox|access-date=15 December 2016}} The band mixes electronic music with classical pieces by composers such as Mozart and Shostakovich.{{cite news|title=Clean Bandit: A classical approach to pop music|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-27258930|work=BBC News|date=26 May 2014}}

In May 2017, Clean Bandit endorsed the Labour Party and Jeremy Corbyn in the 2017 UK general election.{{cite news |last=Milne|first=Oliver|url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/politics/who-celebrities-voting-general-election-10546843|title=Who are celebrities voting for in 2017 General Election? The A-Z of famous names supporting Labour, the Tories, the Lib Dems and Greens|newspaper=Daily Mirror|date=8 June 2017|access-date=14 June 2017}} In June, the band supported a Labour Party rally in Birmingham.{{cite news|url=http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/jeremy-corbyn-birmingham-live-labour-13147037|title=Recap - Jeremy Corbyn in Birmingham: Live updates as Labour holds major rally today - two days before General Election 2017|last1=Elkes|first1=Neil|last2=Campbell|first2=Darren|last3=Cannon|first3=Matt|location=Birmingham|newspaper=Birmingham Mail|date=6 June 2017|access-date=14 June 2017}}

In June 2018, they headlined the Labour Live festival in London.{{cite web|url=https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/clean-bandit-grace-chatto-interview_uk_5b2a6c10e4b05d6c16c9bfbc|title=Clean Bandit's Grace Chatto On Labour Live, Jeremy Corbyn And Empowering New Single, 'Solo'|date=21 June 2018|website=HuffPost UK|language=en|access-date=21 November 2019}}

In November 2019, they endorsed the Labour Party in the 2019 UK general election.{{cite tweet|user=cleanbandit|number=1197201841475457025|title=REGISTER TO VOTE BEFORE Tue Nov 26 http://www.gov.uk/register-to-vote …. Share or create your own version of 'why I'm voting labour' using #WantChangeVoteLabour. Vote tactically if you're in a marginal using http://www.tactical.vote, other sites are dishonest. Pass this on!|last=Bandit|first=Clean|date=20 November 2019|language=en|access-date=21 November 2019}}{{cite news |last=Speare-Cole|first=Rebecca|url=https://www.standard.co.uk/news/politics/general-election-2019-pop-stars-and-actors-rally-behind-jeremy-corbyn-calling-him-last-stand-for-a4295326.html|title=General election 2019: Pop stars and actors rally behind Jeremy Corbyn, calling him 'last stand' for England|work=London Evening Standard|location=London|date=14 November 2019|access-date=27 November 2019}} In December 2019, along with 42 other leading cultural figures, they signed a letter stating that "Labour's election manifesto under Jeremy Corbyn's leadership offers a transformative plan that prioritises the needs of people and the planet over private profit and the vested interests of a few. "{{cite news |url=https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2019/dec/03/vote-for-hope-and-a-decent-future|title= Vote for hope and a decent future |work=The Guardian|date=3 December 2019|access-date=4 December 2019}}{{cite news |last=Proctor|first=Kate|url=https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2019/dec/03/coogan-klein-lead-cultural-figures-backing-corbyn-labour|title=Coogan and Klein lead cultural figures backing Corbyn and Labour|work=The Guardian|date=3 December 2019|access-date=4 December 2019}}

They endorsed Rebecca Long-Bailey in the 2020 Labour Party leadership election.{{cite tweet|user=cleanbandit|author=Clean Bandit|number=1227738814644473856|title=I think Rebecca Long-Bailey is the only choice? #Newsnight #LabourLeadership|via=Twitter|access-date=13 February 2020}}

After leaving the band, Neil Amin-Smith joined the Institute for Fiscal Studies and in July 2024 was appointed by Labour chancellor Rachel Reeves to a government council of economic advisors.{{cite news |last=Partington | first=Richard|url=https://www.theguardian.com/politics/article/2024/jul/11/rachel-reeves-to-announce-economic-advisory-council-to-boost-uk-growth |title=Rachel Reeves to announce economic advisory council to boost UK growth| work=The Guardian |date=11 July 2024|access-date=12 July 2024}}

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Current members

• Grace Chatto – cello, keyboards, percussion, vocals {{small|(2008–present)}}
• Jack Patterson – keyboards, vocals, piano, bass, guitar, violin, producer, DJ, saxophone {{small|(2008–present)}}
• Luke Patterson – drums, percussion {{small|(2008–present)}}

Current touring musicians

• Stephanie Benedetti – violin {{small|(2016–present)}}
• Yasmin Green – vocals {{small|(2016–present)}}
• Kirsten Joy – vocals {{small|(2016–present)}}
• Sam Skirrow – bass {{small|(2017–present)}}{{cite web|url=https://writewyattuk.com/2017/11/10/clean-bandit-starley-manchester-academy/|title=Clean Bandit / Starley – Manchester Academy|date=10 November 2017}}
• Tess Burrstone - vocals, rapping, hype man {{small|(2023-present)}} {{cite web | url=https://www.instagram.com/p/CyQqNAmISKn/ | title=Instagram }}

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Former members

• Neil Amin-Smith – violin, piano {{small|(2008–2016)}}
• Ssegawa-Ssekintu Kiwanuka – vocals {{small|(2008–2010)}}

Former touring musicians

• Braimah Kanneh-Mason – violin {{small|(2016–2017)}}
• Nikki Cislyn – vocals {{small|(2012–2013)}}
• Makeda Moore – vocals {{small|(2012–2013)}}
• Eliza Shaddad – vocals {{small|(2012–2013)}}
• Florence Rawlings – vocals {{small|(2013–2016)}}
• Elisabeth Troy – vocals {{small|(2013–2016)}}
• Christina Hizon - vocals, piano {{small|(2013–2016)}}
• Ezinma – violin {{small|(2017)}}
• David Gane – drums, percussion {{small|(2018)}}{{cite web|title=Clean Bandit - I Miss You (Live on Sunrise)|url=https://www.facebook.com/cleanbandit/videos/10155353562668576/|publisher=Facebook|access-date=28 January 2018}}
• Molly Fletcher – violin {{small|(2018)}}

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{{Main|Clean Bandit discography}}

• New Eyes (2014)
• What Is Love? (2018)

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