Liam Judson
singing / guitars / other sounds
Joe Driver
drums / shakers / triangle
Aidan Roberts
singing / guitars / other sounds
Kent Williams
low frequency guitar / singing / gaming
Lauren Crew
singing / flute / maracas / organ
Management:
Umbrella - info@umbrellamusics.com
Bookings:
Rob Giovannoni - rob@selectmusic.com
Publishing:
Andy Cassell (Ivy League Publishing)- AndyC@wgman.com
Influences
Things that inspire:
The dark within the light, good records, hollow things, dangerous liaisons, vintage electronics, strong alcohol, bitter cold, glorious spring weather, arresting sounds, weird people, and a lot of classy music from the 50's onwards.
Broader Than Broadway, the new mini album by Australia's Belles Will Ring, is in the nicest of ways the end result of a series of "happy accidents".
From the band's Henry-like experiments during the recording process right down to the title (pulled from the lyrics of a Barrington Levy song as a joke that ended up sticking), Belles Will Ring adeptly harness their creative energy and the subsequent mishaps to shape a cohesive new record. This is not to say the band's entire creative process is uncalculated and chaotic. A sophomore release is very delicate territory for a band whose debut record, Mood Patterns (2007), garnered much praise and international attention.
Self-produced over a sixth month period, once again at Three Shades Green (aka. Liam Judson's parents lounge room), Broader Than Broadway contains all of the sprawling soundscapes of Mood Patterns, yet has been pared down to its necessary elements. The introduction to Aidan Roberts (lead guitarist) sharing songwriting credits has consolidated the chemistry of Belles Will Ring, creating a diverse, refined and unified direction now as a 4 piece - originally a 6 piece on the bands conception.
"Priest Coats", the first single, and "Songs of the Avenue" are rife with complex harmonies and accurately illustrate the breadth and depth of what Belles Will Ring is capable of: lush, multi-faceted ballads and straightforward rock songs. And while the tempo and instrumentation from song to song is sonically diverse, like the transition from Wintertime and A Thousand Odes to You, there is still a semblance of calculation. Renegades is a strangely upbeat pop song that sounds like nothing else on the record and yet feels familiar and welcome given the album's trajectory. The finale, titled Silver Eyes is a beautiful ballad that is signature to the bands balance of harmonies and clever instrumentation.
2008 has seen the band expand its songwriting and production capacity in and away from Belles Will Ring. Drummer, Ivan Lisyak sharing the same duties for The Paper Scissors. Liam Judson fine-tuning his producing skills on the new Lovetones LP, whilst joining guitar duties & co-writing for Sister Jane and The Late Night Sound. While Aidan Roberts has delivered an acclaimed debut LP under his Maple Trail moniker. The productive existence of individual members has marked progress and maturity for Belles Will Ring on this release and many more to follow.
Please do come back to Melbourne some time soon..I've been getting back into Broader Than Broadway in a big way the past few weeks, always nice rekindling old love like that. Ha ha.
Hey there, if you are near the wireless today, listen into 2SER 107.3 The Departure Lounge. Drew and I will be talking and playing some new tunes (remix heaven) with Mr Elchino himself. lots of lub
I love 'Broader Than Broadway' and 'Mood Patterns', finding those on CD wasn't an easy thing but so worth it. Now I need a new Belles Will Ring album badly.
Hi Guys. Thanks for being our friend. What are you up to this weekend? If you get a chance pop by and let us know what you think of our tunes? Cheers 70s Cop
hey belles, did u know i feel like the bestest, because i have ur 12"of mood patterns, i've never played it coz im to scared, but i have mood patterns on CD so still stoked. yay whats been happening? :)
MONII WORLD BAR GIG THIS SUNDAY 20/9/09; YES! YES! YES! LOVE THIS GIG. COME AND HELP OUT FBI RADIO BY DONATION AT THE DOOR OR BY SIMPLY BUYING A DRINK AT THE BAR. THE DAY TO NIGHT IS AMAZING WITH LIVE ACTS (ME), MARKETS, COOL DJS AND WHAT A BETTER WAY TO SPEND YOUR SUNDAY, THEN AT RADIO SOCIAL. REMEMBER PEOPLE, I AM ON STAGE AT 5PM. DOORS OPEN AT 3PM. COME WATCH ME! XX
MONII LANSDOWNE HOTEL SHOW; COME! FREE ENTRY, GREAT FOOD, CHEAP DRINKS AND ME! WHAT A COMBO! I AM ON STAGE LAST BUT COME EARLY TO SEE THE OTHER BANDS.
How are things going up your end? Any chance you're planning on making the trek back down to Melbs some time soon? Super keen to have you here. We'll give you a warm welcome and lovely time I promise!
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