Jul 29, 2010
DCist Interview: Bellflur
Read a little about Bellflur, and comparisons will stretch from Salvador Dali paintings to Andy Warhol’s parties with the Velvet Underground to Radiohead and Sigur Ros. But the homegrown alt-rock band isn’t out to draw the craziest correlations possible. Bellflur is just on the hunt for endlessly fascinating textures and layers, creating images with their music however they can. DCist recently caught up with guitarist Patrick Edwards and violinist Dana Liebelson to chat about the band’s June release Asleep.Asleep ahead of their show this evening at DC9.
Apr 30, 2008
Three Stars: Bellflur
“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…