We recorded Anise & Anisette, throughtout the fall of 2006.
We're currently writing and recording.
People Say:
"[Bellman Barker's] old-school sound rife with breezy melodies and infectious hooks makes the band an irresistible blend of '70s rock and modern swagger" -The Washington Post Express
"The obvious highlight is "Molly Maroon," a very Belle & Sebastian-esque twee-pop shuffle, complete with affected vocals. The hand claps and backing chorus in the song's final minute work perfectly and push the tune from cute to nearly irresistible." -Washingtonpost.com
"'Anise & Anisette' displays the eclectic talents of Bellman Barker: the confidence in their songwriting, hook after wonderful hook, the soft, yet assured delivery of the vocals, and their ability to revel in their songs’ sunny demeanors without coming across as saccharine sweet. For a debut EP, this is impressive stuff. It won’t be long before this band’s infectious ‘60s-style indie-pop starts making serious waves. The future is wide open for Bellman Barker." -On Tap Magazine
"Anybody who is familiar with my personal musical taste, knows how much of a feat it is for Bellman Barker to get a nod on my best of list. This EP is full of catchy, sun-drenched pop. The thing that makes these songs stand out, is the substance that exists behind them. Sugar usually washes away pretty quickly, but not in this case." -Instrumental Analysis
"DC's own Bellman Barker churns out the kind of heartfelt, summer-friendly indie pop that makes you want to hold hands and barbecue while listening to 'Molly Maroon' on repeat." -Panda Head
"...I remember thinking 'Super fun, yet oddly heartfelt' as I tapped my toes and definitely felt a hand clapping urge (which, in my opinion, is the sign of the highest of music quality)." -brightestyoungthings.com
You can pick up a copy from us:
or download mp3s from the good folks at Amie Street:
If you listen to XM radio, click here to request "Pockets" on channel 43, XMU.
Hey! Are you coming to EMPIRE WHITE PARTY tomorrow night? It's the official kick-off to Pittsburgh Pride 2009 and the last BLOWPOP party of the summer!
The event is moved to Zen Social Club (125 W. Station Square Dr.) @ 10 pm
Here's the entertainment for the night: VH1's Becky Buckwild ("Charm School", "Flavor of Love") DJ Seth Gold (SPLASH NYC) DJ Shift (Las Vegas) DJ Bonix/96.1 KISS FM + a live aerial show by Lucas Derr (Tony/Grammy winning browdway show BLAST!)
EMPIRE White Party is about celebrating who we are and our right to BE who we are! Phillip and I hope you can make it out :D
Thank you for the add!!!!!!!! You guys rocked the house last night, awesome show, and thanks for the conversation afterwards, it was really cool, Also thank you for the autograph Aaron, that was cool. Love Amber,20,MD
Hi! We are just fighting with twitter...jesus this website has some server problems whole the time;) Do you have twitter? What do you think about the idea behind it? Hope your day rocked your socks off, Keep on good work and think about us - it's spring and everybody needs love;)
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