Bellwether is one of the newer Long Island Based Pop-Punk bands that’s spreading like a wildfire. The name Bellwether literally means the lead sheep in a flock, chosen by the band to indicate their commitment to differentiate themselves from the mundane sound and egotistical vibe that they feel a lot of today’s Pop-Punkers display. This attitude can be heard in their latest EP “After Reflection” – dropped in February – entirely acoustic (quite rare for the genre), and they’ve been launching themselves forward ever since, playing with bands like I Am The Avalanche and finding inspiration in high school year favorites like Taking Back Sunday. Their vibrant guitar riffs paired with frontman Desmond Zantua’s catchy and well-suited vocals make Bellwether a band to keep an ear on. New Yorkers in a mood for a trip out of town can check them out live on May 18 at Bradley Beach within the Skate & Surf Festival at the Asbury Park Oceanfront.
LINK: Michaels Haskoor’s interview with Bellwether