Formed in 2003 by bassist Christopher Bollman and guitarist Greg Fasolino, the Brooklyn-based quartet were inspired by the atmospheric British rock of the Eighties and related genres like shoegaze, new wave, and indie-rock, building on authentic experience as members of old-school NYC post-punk bands like The Naked and the Dead and The Children's Zoo. When frontman Nick Niles (originally from Sacramento, CA) came aboard in 2005, the unique Bell Hollow sound was finally realized.
Impressive reviews for the band's shimmering songs led to their signing five03, who released Bell Hollow's first official EP, Sons of the Burgess Shale in October 2006. Shortly thereafter, drummer Todd Karasik (formerly with indie-pop cult heroes My Favorite) replaced original member Hayden Millsteed.
Bell Hollow recorded their debut full-length Foxgloves (again with producer/engineer Hillary Johnson, also the band's live synth player), at Water Music in Hoboken, NJ in summer 2007. The 10-song album (including "Copper Crayon," "Eyes Like Planets," "Jamais Vu," and "Our Water Burden") was released in November 2007, debuting at 166 on the CMJ charts.
Bell Hollow completed their first series of tours during 2008 (including Detroit, Washington, New Orleans, Philadelphia, Buffalo, Toledo, Raleigh, Atlanta, and Athens, GA); and have opened for artists such as New Model Army, Bush Tetras, Longwave, Bunnydrums, Lene Lovich, Ether Aura, Certain General, and The Prids. They are busy working on new demos.
October 27, 2008 - October's Remix!
Acclaimed indie-pop/hip-hop producer Phofo has taken Bell Hollow favorite "Getting On In Years" in a totally unpredictable direction, revving up the song to a groovy froth spiced with peppy horns and a summery dance groove.
September 29, 2008 - September's Remix
This month's Bell Hollow remix comes from Halo33 as he revisits "Eyes Like Planets" and makes it truly swirly! The second track from a new EP from Bell Hollow.
August 26, 2008 - Remixes!!
Bell Hollow are releasing a new EP containing remixes from Foxgloves. A new remix will be unveiled each month til the end of the year. August brings us work from Project Jenny, Project Jan as they rework "Copper Crayon".
March 14, 2008 - BH on-air radio performance & interview
Bell Hollow recently visited Shelter Island Studios and did a live performance + interview for Breakthru Radio. Click here to listen!
January 28, 2008 - BH on tour next week!
Your favorite hollow-ites are headed south next week for a mini-tour! Check out their tourdates!
December 2, 2007 - East Coast tour in the works!
Bell Hollow will be doing a series of shows up and down the east coast in February. Stay tuned for more dates!
September 1, 2007 - New Bell Hollow CD available for PRE-ORDER
The new full-length CD from Bell Hollow is now available for pre-order in the five03 store!
July 27, 2007 - New full-length finished!
Bell Hollow have finished recording their full-length record entitled Foxgloves for an October release! A tour to support the record is also in the works!
May 3, 2007 - Bell Hollow to Record Full-Length
Bell Hollow will be recording their full-length at Water Music (Hoboken, NJ) in late June for a Fall release...Stay tuned for updates!
March 26, 2007 - Bell Hollow on iTunes, eMusic, Rhapsody!
You can now download the Sons of the Burgess Shale EP from iTunes, eMusic and Rhapsody!
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Foxgloves Extras EP Released: 12/9/08 (five03) Preview/BUY |
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Foxgloves CD Released: 11/13/07 (five03) Preview/BUY |
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Sons of the Burgess Shale EP Released: 10/31/06 (five03) Preview/Buy |
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(Demo) EP Released: 2005 |
[JPG] Foxgloves Extras CD Cover Art (300dpi)
[JPG] Foxgloves CD Cover Art (300dpi)
[JPG] Sons of the Burgess Shale CD Cover Art (300dpi)
[JPG] Bell Hollow Press Photo (72dpi)
[EPK] Bell Hollow Electronic Press Kit
Please contact five03 for EPK access.
EPK has hi-rez press photo and cover art more suitable for printing.
