Blackbells
New York City, New York, United States
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Press
"With a smooth British inspired bluesy sound, Blackbells use a blend of guitar melodies, driving rhythm, and passionate vocals reminicent of Oasis and The Verve with some NY edge."
- Rocksposure.com
"A consummate blend of rock ‘n roll and psychedelia with a touch of new wave and soul, Blackbells transported a classic but/yet refreshing sound. 'High Healer' and 'Young Again' have been ringing in my head for days." - Dirty Fucking Hipster
"Blackbells offered guests a superb set after traveling thirty hours straight to Texas."
- The Deli Magazine
"One of the next buzz bands to look out for."
- The Wild Honey Pie
“Blackbells have a sound that encompasses everything I love about music. The energy in the delivery of the music is vibrant, the guitars are definitely set to “rock” and “loud”, and the choruses are set to be this Summer’s new anthems.” - A Track A Day
"Revive the glory days of Britpoppers Oasis and Blur at the Mercury Lounge with Brooklyn quartet Blackbells, who've adopted the subgenre's characteristic soaring vocals, wall of sound, and jousting guitars."
- The Village Voice
Discography
Blackbells EP - Self Released (April 2010)
#18 - CMJ Top 200 Add Chart
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Bio
After spending two short weeks holed up and snowed in at Newkirk Studios, Brooklyn-based Blackbells emerged from the borough with their debut self-titled EP in hand. The band's cohesiveness is immediately evident and can probably be owed to the four members' countless hours roaming the streets together, and many more playing in several venerable New York City bands. On the heels of those collaborations, members Ben Rice, Anthony Stella, Austin Schumacher, and Seth Bulkin set aside time to create a project of their own. Calling upon influences ranging from Echo and the Bunnymen to Oasis and contemporaries Band of Skulls, Blackbells have created a unique aesthetic replete with Wall of Sound guitars, soaring vocals, a massive rhythm section, and impressive production.
With the release of their debut EP, Blackbells have hit the ground running, quickly finding themselves playing to capacity crowds up and down the East Coast with the likes of Band of Skulls, Crash Kings, Everyone Was In the French Resistance...Now (featuring Eddie Argos of Art Brut), WhoMadeWho, and Atomic Tom, as well as a stop at this year's SXSW. The quartet’s massive sound has also impressed music fans and critics alike, including tastemakers The Deli Magazine who gave the band a nod with a nomination for Artist of the Month. Blackbells will continue to tour in support of their debut EP throughout the Fall.
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