ABOUT US
Who are Orchidelia?
Orchidelia burst onto the Sheffield indie scene in 2021, evolving from a modest covers band into one of the city’s most exciting indie pop/rock acts. Formed by school friends Miles, Milo, and Jacob, the lineup soon expanded with Marcus in 2022 and drummer Ben in 2025. Drawing on 60s and 70s influences like The Who, The Beatles, The Beach Boys, and The Byrds, Orchidelia craft jangly, harmony-rich songs full of vintage charm and modern energy. With their playful, colorful songwriting and infectious hooks, they stand apart as a fresh alternative to Sheffield’s grittier guitar-driven bands. These lads show no signs of stopping, as they continue to deliver new music, shake the world, heal the blind and cure leprosy.
MARCUS SWIFT
Vocals + Rhythm Guitar
BIRTHDAY: 2nd November 2004
EYE COLOUR: Green
FAVOURITE COLOUR: Yellow
FAVOURITE FOOD: Chinese food
LIKES: Super Mario
DISLIKES: Losing 10 quid on Fishing Frenzy
FAVOURITE ARTIST: Jellyfish
FAVOURITE SONG TO PLAY: Easy To Read
MILES RIDGE
Vocals + Keyboard
BIRTHDAY: 23rd April 2005
EYE COLOUR: Green
FAVOURITE COLOUR: Orange
FAVOURITE FOOD: Yorkshire puddings
LIKES: Collecting badges
DISLIKES: Mice
FAVOURITE ARTIST: The Beatles
FAVOURITE SONG TO PLAY: You'll Never Know
MILO SMITH
Lead Guitar
BIRTHDAY: 15th May 2005
EYE COLOUR: Brown
FAVOURITE COLOUR: Green
FAVOURITE FOOD: Corn beef hash
LIKES: Surfing
DISLIKES: Big Bird
FAVOURITE ARTIST: The Velvet Underground
FAVOURITE SONG TO PLAY: I Dried Up
JACOB HOUGHTON
Bass Guitar
BIRTHDAY: 26th March 2005
EYE COLOUR: Brown
FAVOURITE COLOUR: Purple
FAVOURITE FOOD: Fish and chips
LIKES: Basketball
DISLIKES: Heights
FAVOURITE ARTIST: Kula Shaker
FAVOURITE SONG TO PLAY: Forget Me Not
BEN GRAYSON
Drums
BIRTHDAY: 26th June 2006
EYE COLOUR: Brown
FAVOURITE COLOUR: Purple
FAVOURITE FOOD: Burgers
LIKES: Cars
DISLIKES: Cabbage
FAVOURITE ARTIST: Luke Combs
FAVOURITE SONG TO PLAY: Hundred Thousand Lies
