“Atmospheric” is one of those ten-cent words that music writers like to use whenever a band coats their songs with the least bit of reverb. But atmospheric seems like the best adjective to describe a band whose xylophone samples and syncopated cymbal beats gives a rather clear visual of a waterfall, all from the comfort of a local concert venue. But before thinking that Bellflur belongs on one of those Pure Moods CDs, they’ll rock out like they’ve found a way to reinterpret The Bends so that it fills every nook of a room, complete with electric (not stand-up) bass played with violin bow and screeching guitar-meets-drumstick distortion.

This self-described shy band makes their presence known on CD and onstage, and it’s well worth paying attention. We sat down recently with the band, singer/keyboardist Carlos “Clover” Gonzalez, bassist Tom “Nooks and Crannies” Longobardi, guitarist/kitchen sink Patrick “Hat-trick” Edwards and drummer Hunter “DK26” Sapp. Exit Clov‘s Susan and Emily Hsu who contribute their violins and voices to the Bellflur albums and live shows also contributed their thoughts on a couple of these questions.

Visit Bellflur online at: myspace.com/bellflur or bellflur.com

See them next: The UMUC radio show “3rd Rail Radio” on May 25th with the band Watch Man Walk.

Buy their music: iTunes, Cd Baby, Crooked Beat