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 with new NYC indie label five03 Records, who released Bell Hollow's first official EP, Sons of the Burgess Shale in October 2006.
Bell Hollow recorded their debut full-length Foxgloves at Water Music in Hoboken, NJ in summer 2007, invigorated by new drummer Todd Karasik (formerly with indie-pop cult heroes My Favorite), who replaced original member Hayden Millsteed in late 2006. The 10-song album, again recorded with producer/engineer Hillary Johnson (also the band's live synth player), was released in November 2007, and includes "Copper Crayon," "Eyes Like Planets," "Our Water Burden," "Seven Sisters," and "The Bottle Tree."
In February 2008, Bell Hollow embarked on their first tour, taking in such cities as Washington, New Orleans, Raleigh, Atlanta, and Athens, GA. Look for them in your town soon.
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!
January 1, 2007 - New drummer!
Bell Hollow have found a replacement drummer for Hayden Millsteed who moved back home to Australia in December. Todd Karasik (of My Favorite) has taken on pounding duties!
October 26, 2006 - CD release party
Come celebrate the official release of Bell Hollow's Sons of the Burgess Shale as they perform at the Marie Antoinette Masquerade Halloween Party presented by Tiswas.
The Tiswas party is at The Annex, on 152 Orchard Street in New York City.
The Sons of the Burgess Shale EP will be officially released on October 31, 2006. $10 at the door; 21 and over. The event is sponsored by Filter Magazine.
July 16, 2006 - New EP
Bell Hollow have finished work on their upcoming EP Sons of the Burgess Shale. Produced by Hillary Johnson at Brooklyn's Seaside Lounge Studios, the EP will be available in August 2006.
07/18/08 - Fri :
New York, NY
Crash Mansion with The Funeral Crashers, Entertainment, Soren Well
08/27/08 - Wed :
Brooklyn, NY
Public Assembly with Gold Streets, Lost Patrol, DJ Michael Grace, Jr.
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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 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.
