A consummate blend of rock ‘n roll and psychedelia with a touch of new wave and soul, Brooklyn-based Blackbells, Ben Rice (vocals/guitar), Anthony Stella (guitar/vocals), Seth Bulkin (bass), and Austin Schumacher (drums) adopt the best of both classic and indie sounds to create a refreshing style of rock. Their self-titled, self-released EP features four tracks of great craftsmanship and quality. Ringing remnants of the British-invasion and rock standards fuse with infectious choruses, polished vocals, driving backbeats, and bluesy tinges on the freewheeling “This Is Home,” cathartic “High Healer,” seductive “Young Again,” and echoing and impassioned “Before the Flood.” Consistently producing new material, Blackbells offer a new twist on their set for each performance, and their upcoming releases and shows are sure to keep the good thing they have going, going. – Read Meiojin Bruttomesso’s interview with the band here.