Charlie Belle

"Unlike many precocious kids, these three avoid talent-show overemoting; they're influenced by wry indie popsters like The Magnetic Fields and Bonds is more interested in wordplay than showing off." - NPR Music

"Texas mid-teens make melodic indie-pop feel like a viable option for the first time in eons."

"We can hear Morrissey's wan yodel in Bonds' voice, or Harriet Wheeler of the Sundays' pure, clear tone, and their jaunty melancholy jangles owe more to 80s indie-pop than anything American..."

"Their EP is a ver fine introduction to a ban who, it goes without saying, have promise to spare." - The Guardian

"The singer and guitar player's clear, honey-sweet voice gives her the presence of a much older chanteuse, and her songwriting skills reflect that of an industry expert."

"Their music gives off a definitive youthful vibe, but their mastery of their instruments and original, catchy songwriting skills show that Charlie Belle's maturity is most definitely not defined by their age." - Nylon

"Her sweet voice and insightful songwriting infuses Charlie Belle with youthful energy, but without taking away from their already impressive musicianship, which has the potential to hold its own among the likes of Jenny Lewis and other highly addictive, indie-pop artists."

"Teen indie pop trio Charlie Belle is going places far beyond Austin city limits." - MTV Iggy

"With a voice and confidence of someone twice her age, teenage Jendayi Bonds leads her younger brother, Gyasi Bonds and friend Zoe Czarnecki in the sublime Charlie Belle."

"On their debut EP, Get To Know, the trio shows a depth and sense of style and self, rare for any age."

"This is definitely a band you want to know." - AfroPunk

"It's uplifting, enjoyable and you'll find yourself tapping your toes throughout. It's a superb offering from a young band who have a phenomenal understand of how to construct a highly addictive song." - Subba Cultcha

"The success of the band is partly due to child prodigy Jendayi, who picked up the guitar at the age of seven and accordingly formed her first band at the age of ten. Sickeningly premature talent aside, now at 16 years of age, Jendayi has truly found her feet, carving out a distinct and trademark vocal to suit her popsicle-struck indie chords." - Drunken Werewolf

"The EP is a solid platter, five well-crafted songs with a breezy sound that belies complex lyricism and hints of melancholy." - Austin 360

Recommended If You Like: R.E.M., The Magnetic Fields, spring (the season)
Four years ago, Austin teenage siblings Jendayi and Gyasi Bonds recorded a bedroom cover of The Magnetic Fields’ “Strange Powers” that spread like wildfire across the Internet, and now they’re on the verge of their first EP as Charlie Belle. They shuffled bassists just before SXSW, but show no signs of slowing down—they’re playing Amy Poehler’s Smart Girls Party. Still young but by no means inexperienced, they’re armed with the most infectious kind of power-pop. - Wired