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Bel Auburn
posted Thursday, 10 August 2006
Us Ohio folks have got to stick together. Oh, I know what you're thinking, you think I live in the outer, outer reaches of Philadelphia. Well I do. But I am originally from Ohio. Yep, I'm a Buckeye. So when I get a chance to support the home state, I do.
This band, Bel Auburn, is from Ashland, Ohio (found, as they say, "in the right atrium of the state"). They describe their music as indie/electronica/pop and, as my husband says, "It's kind of trippy." I agree that some of it is, especially the slower stuff. In fact, upon first listening I thought, gee, this is the kind of music I could fall asleep to, and then I thought, well, duh, the album's called Lullabies in A & C, so that makes sense.
The more I listen to it the more I'm drawn into it. The lead singer's voice is smooth and strong and the guitars have a nice, spacey reverb. Other times they're more driving and direct. I especially like "Just Love" and the way it builds. About halfway through the song something kicks in and it gets more intense--rather like love does, I suppose. I've been searching for the right word to describe them and I think it's texture--there's a rich, full texture to their sound without being overblown or self-conscious.
Bel Auburn--"Just Love" mp3 off Lullabies in A & C (buy--well, you can't buy it yet but you can download the entire thing free from their site)
Bel Auburn--"Roses" mp3 off Lullabies in A & C
Bel Auburn on myspace.
They're playing at the Midwest Music Summit in Indianapolis this weekend. Their CD comes out August 14th on their own label, The Damselfly Records. They have a previous EP, Cathedrals, put out in 2004. You may still be able to get it here.
Lastly, they sure are getting some blog love (see here and here and here). Pays to be proactive!
This band, Bel Auburn, is from Ashland, Ohio (found, as they say, "in the right atrium of the state"). They describe their music as indie/electronica/pop and, as my husband says, "It's kind of trippy." I agree that some of it is, especially the slower stuff. In fact, upon first listening I thought, gee, this is the kind of music I could fall asleep to, and then I thought, well, duh, the album's called Lullabies in A & C, so that makes sense.
The more I listen to it the more I'm drawn into it. The lead singer's voice is smooth and strong and the guitars have a nice, spacey reverb. Other times they're more driving and direct. I especially like "Just Love" and the way it builds. About halfway through the song something kicks in and it gets more intense--rather like love does, I suppose. I've been searching for the right word to describe them and I think it's texture--there's a rich, full texture to their sound without being overblown or self-conscious.
Bel Auburn--"Just Love" mp3 off Lullabies in A & C (buy--well, you can't buy it yet but you can download the entire thing free from their site)
Bel Auburn--"Roses" mp3 off Lullabies in A & C
Bel Auburn on myspace.
They're playing at the Midwest Music Summit in Indianapolis this weekend. Their CD comes out August 14th on their own label, The Damselfly Records. They have a previous EP, Cathedrals, put out in 2004. You may still be able to get it here.
Lastly, they sure are getting some blog love (see here and here and here). Pays to be proactive!
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1. Lee left...
Saturday, 12 August 2006 4:15 pm
Thanks for the tip, this is a great song 'Just Love' and I'll look forward
to the disc, even if you are a Buckeye! :)
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