Florence + the Machine built one of modern alternative music’s most dramatic catalogs by combining towering vocals, literary imagery, orchestral scale, rock intensity, and intimate confession. This complete A-to-Z guide follows the band from Lungs through Everybody Scream, while also gathering deluxe-edition songs, soundtrack recordings, B-sides, covers, and major collaborations.

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Florence + the Machine emerged from London’s indie music scene in the late 2000s, blending baroque pop, rock, soul, and chamber-scale arrangements into a sound that set them apart from their contemporaries. The band was founded by singer-songwriter Florence Welch, whose theatrical vocals and poetic lyrics became its defining elements. Collaborating with keyboardist and producer Isabella Summers, Welch initially performed under the name Florence Robot/Isa Machine before adopting the moniker Florence + the Machine. Their breakthrough came when they signed with Island Records in 2008, setting the stage for their debut album’s release.
Their first album, Lungs (2009), was a commercial and critical triumph, topping the UK Albums Chart and earning multi-platinum status. The album featured hit singles such as “Dog Days Are Over,” “You’ve Got the Love,” and “Cosmic Love,” all of which showcased Welch’s powerful voice and the band’s intricate arrangements. Lungs remained on the UK charts for over a year, solidifying Florence + the Machine as one of the most exciting new acts in alternative music. The success of their debut was followed by extensive touring and festival performances, further establishing their reputation for electrifying live shows.
The band’s second album, Ceremonials (2011), expanded their cinematic sound, incorporating grand orchestral elements and darker lyrical themes. Songs like “Shake It Out” and “Never Let Me Go” resonated with audiences, propelling the album to number one in the UK and into the top 10 of the U.S. Billboard 200. The album’s success led to Grammy nominations and increased their global following, with Welch’s dramatic stage presence and ethereal visuals becoming synonymous with the band’s identity.
Florence + the Machine continued to evolve with How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful (2015), which introduced a more stripped-down, rock-oriented sound. Featuring hit singles like “Ship to Wreck” and “What Kind of Man,” the album debuted at number one in both the UK and the U.S. It was followed by High as Hope (2018), which saw Welch embracing more personal and introspective songwriting, with standout tracks such as “Hunger” and “Sky Full of Song.”
Dance Fever (2022) returned to the grand, mythic storytelling that characterized the band’s early work while addressing performance, isolation, womanhood, and creative compulsion. In 2025, Florence + the Machine released their sixth studio album, Everybody Scream. Its 12 songs extended the band’s fascination with ritual, transformation, fame, desire, and the physical demands of making art.
The band has received numerous accolades throughout its career, including seven Grammy Award nominations. Its music has been praised for emotional depth, genre-blending instrumentation, and Welch’s commanding vocal delivery. With a distinctive sound that defies easy categorization, Florence + the Machine has built a devoted fanbase that appreciates both its intricate studio work and the raw intensity of its live performances.
Outside of music, Welch has been involved in various artistic and humanitarian projects. She published a book of poetry, lyrics, and artwork titled Useless Magic, giving fans insight into her creative process. She has also spoken openly about anxiety, recovery, and the healing possibilities of artistic expression. Florence + the Machine’s soundtrack and collaborative recordings have included “Breath of Life” for Snow White & the Huntsman, “Call Me Cruella” for Cruella, “Jenny of Oldstones” for Game of Thrones, “Florida!!!” with Taylor Swift, and “Reflections Laughing” with The Weeknd and Travis Scott.
Complete List Of Florence + The Machine Songs From A to Z
#–H
- “100 Years” – High as Hope (2018)
- “Addicted to Love” (Robert Palmer cover) – Lungs (Deluxe Edition) (2009)
- “All This and Heaven Too” – Ceremonials (2011)
- “And Love” – Everybody Scream (2025)
- “Are You Hurting the One You Love?” – Lungs (Deluxe Edition) (2009)
- “As Far as I Could Get” – How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful (Deluxe Edition) (2015)
- “Back in Town” – Dance Fever (2022)
- “Bedroom Hymns” – Ceremonials (Deluxe Edition) (2011)
- “Between Two Lungs” – Lungs (2009)
- “Big God” – High as Hope (2018)
- “Bird Song” – Lungs (Deluxe Edition) (2009)
- “Blinding” – Lungs (2009)
- “The Bomb” – Dance Fever (2022)
- “Breaking Down” – Ceremonials (2011)
- “Breath of Life” – Snow White & the Huntsman soundtrack (2012)
- “Buckle” – Everybody Scream (2025)
- “Call Me Cruella” – Cruella soundtrack (2021)
- “Cassandra” – Dance Fever (2022)
- “Caught” – How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful (2015)
- “Choreomania” – Dance Fever (2022)
- “Conductor” – How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful (Deluxe Edition) (2015)
- “Cosmic Love” – Lungs (2009)
- “Daffodil” – Dance Fever (2022)
- “Delilah” – How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful (2015)
- “Dog Days Are Over” – Lungs (2009)
- “Dream Girl Evil” – Dance Fever (2022)
- “Drink Deep” – Everybody Scream (2025)
- “Drumming Song” – Lungs (2009)
- “The End of Love” – High as Hope (2018)
- “Everybody Scream” – Everybody Scream (2025)
- “Falling” – Lungs (Deluxe Edition) (2009)
- “Florida!!!” (with Taylor Swift) – The Tortured Poets Department (2024)
- “Free” – Dance Fever (2022)
- “Girl with One Eye” – Lungs (2009)
- “Girls Against God” – Dance Fever (2022)
- “Grace” – High as Hope (2018)
- “Hardest of Hearts” – Lungs (Deluxe Edition) (2009)
- “Haunted House” (B-side) – Moderation single (2019)
- “Heartlines” – Ceremonials (2011)
- “Heaven Is Here” – Dance Fever (2022)
- “Heavy in Your Arms” – The Twilight Saga: Eclipse soundtrack (2010)
- “Hiding” – How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful (Deluxe Edition) (2015)
- “Hospital Beds” (Cold War Kids cover) – Lungs (Deluxe Edition) (2009)
- “How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful” – How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful (2015)
- “Howl” – Lungs (2009)
- “Hunger” – High as Hope (2018)
- “Hurricane Drunk” – Lungs (2009)
I–Q
- “I’m Not Calling You a Liar” – Lungs (2009)
- “I Will Be” – Songs from Final Fantasy XV (2016)
- “Jenny of Oldstones” – Game of Thrones: Season 8 soundtrack (2019)
- “June” – High as Hope (2018)
- “Just a Girl” (No Doubt cover) – Yellowjackets: Season 2 soundtrack (2023)
- “King” – Dance Fever (2022)
- “Kiss with a Fist” – Lungs (2009)
- “Kraken” – Everybody Scream (2025)
- “Landscape” (demo) – Ceremonials (Deluxe Edition) (2011)
- “Leave My Body” – Ceremonials (2011)
- “Light of Love” – Non-album single (2020)
- “Long & Lost” – How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful (2015)
- “Lover to Lover” – Ceremonials (2011)
- “Make Up Your Mind” – How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful (Deluxe Edition) (2015)
- “Mermaids” – Dance Fever (Complete Edition) (2023)
- “Moderation” – Non-album single (2019)
- “Morning Elvis” – Dance Fever (2022)
- “Mother” – How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful (2015)
- “Music by Men” – Everybody Scream (2025)
- “My Boy Builds Coffins” – Lungs (2009)
- “My Love” – Dance Fever (2022)
- “Never Let Me Go” – Ceremonials (2011)
- “No Choir” – High as Hope (2018)
- “No Light, No Light” – Ceremonials (2011)
- “The Old Religion” – Everybody Scream (2025)
- “One of the Greats” – Everybody Scream (2025)
- “Only If for a Night” – Ceremonials (2011)
- “Over the Love” – The Great Gatsby soundtrack (2013)
- “Patricia” – High as Hope (2018)
- “Perfume and Milk” – Everybody Scream (2025)
- “Prayer Factory” – Dance Fever (2022)
- “Pure Feeling” – How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful (Deluxe Edition) (2015)
- “Queen of Peace” – How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful (2015)
R–Z
- “Rabbit Heart (Raise It Up)” – Lungs (2009)
- “Reflections Laughing” (with The Weeknd and Travis Scott) – Hurry Up Tomorrow (2025)
- “Remain Nameless” – Ceremonials (Deluxe Edition) (2011)
- “Restraint” – Dance Fever (2022)
- “Search and Destroy” (The Stooges cover) – Dance Fever (Deluxe Edition) (2022)
- “Seven Devils” – Ceremonials (2011)
- “Shake It Out” – Ceremonials (2011)
- “Ship to Wreck” – How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful (2015)
- “Sky Full of Song” – High as Hope (2018)
- “South London Forever” – High as Hope (2018)
- “Spectrum” – Ceremonials (2011)
- “St. Jude” – How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful (2015)
- “Stand by Me” (Ben E. King cover) – Songs from Final Fantasy XV (2016)
- “Strangeness and Charm” – Ceremonials (Deluxe Edition) (2011)
- “Swimming” – Lungs (Deluxe Edition) (2009)
- “Sympathy Magic” – Everybody Scream (2025)
- “Third Eye” – How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful (2015)
- “Too Much Is Never Enough” – Songs from Final Fantasy XV (2016)
- “Various Storms and Saints” – How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful (2015)
- “What Kind of Man” – How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful (2015)
- “What the Water Gave Me” – Ceremonials (2011)
- “Which Witch” (demo) – How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful (Deluxe Edition) (2015)
- “Wish That You Were Here” – Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children soundtrack (2016)
- “Witch Dance” – Everybody Scream (2025)
- “You Can Have It All” – Everybody Scream (2025)
- “You’ve Got the Dirtee Love” (with Dizzee Rascal) – Between Two Lungs (2010)
- “You’ve Got the Love” – Lungs (2009)
Florence + The Machine Studio Albums
- Lungs (2009)
- Ceremonials (2011)
- How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful (2015)
- High as Hope (2018)
- Dance Fever (2022)
- Everybody Scream (2025)
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