Belles Will Ring
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Belles Will Ring are an Australian alternative-rock
band based in Sydney
. It consists of founding members and songwriters Liam Judson and Aidan Roberts; along side multi-instrumentalist Lauren Crew and drummer Joe Driver. The band came to prominence when they released their debut album Mood Patterns in 2007 to critical acclaim.
The band formed in 2005 following the split of The Architects, a band which primary-school friends, Judson and Roberts, had been playing in since 2000. Following the split, Judson began recording his own material with Roberts and drummer Ivan Lisyak, and named the new band Belles Will Ring. The band has undergone a number of line-up changes since its inception, with Judson and Roberts remaining constant as the bands song-writers.
) in 1998, named Milton.
Following two independently released EPs with Milton; Judson and Roberts again moved on and formed the band The Architects in 2000, which also included Jon Hunter (guitar), Ivan Lisyak
(drums) and Tim Batson (synthesizers). The Architects recorded and released three EPs including Shivers in The Dark (2004), which was released independently and distributed by Reverberation Records. In 2005, The Architects split up, after which Judson, Roberts and Lisyak formed a new band named Belles Will Ring.
Judson had recorded a three track demo with Roberts, comprising of new songs written for Belles Will Ring. The pair enlisted Kent Williams (bass) and Jacqueline Schlender (keys and percussion) and played their first show with The Lovetones
at Spectrum nightclub in Sydney, in late 2005. Soon after in 2006, the band were signed to independent record label Architecture
, and began recording their debut album Mood Patterns.
In 2007, Belles Will Ring's debut album Mood Patterns was released to critical acclaim, and was followed by an extensive headline tour, as well as support shows for bands such as Broken Social Scene
, Death Cab For Cutie
and The Long Blondes
. By the end that year the band had begun work on their follow-up album, but recording interruptions and Schlender's exit from the band led the band to suspend the recording sessions.
At the same time, Judson and Roberts had begun taking an interest in varying forms of instrumentation and songwriting. This newfound direction led to the release of Broader Than Broadway, a 7-song mini-album that was released in 2008. The band toured the album extensively to acclaim, until the departure of long-time drummer Ivan Lisyak
later that year.
Soon after, long-time friend and drummer, Joe Driver, as well as multi-instrumentalist Lauren Crew, joined Belles Will Ring, and in 2009, Judson and Roberts began writing material for their second full-length album. After recording numerous demos, the band got together to make a selection of songs to record as a concept album
, which was to become the bands widely-acclaimed 2011 release, Crystal Theatre.
Belles Will Ring recorded Crystal Theatre from 2009-2010 on a borrowed property in NSW country town Oberon, and later continuing recording sessions in Portland
. Preferring the isolation of the country, the band spent several weeks at these locations throughout 2010 tracking the sessions for Crystal Theatre. The album, named after an old movie house in Portland
, was released in 2011 and received wide acclaim throughout Australia.
Alternative rock
Alternative rock is a genre of rock music and a term used to describe a diverse musical movement that emerged from the independent music underground of the 1980s and became widely popular by the 1990s...
band based in Sydney
Sydney
Sydney is the most populous city in Australia and the state capital of New South Wales. Sydney is located on Australia's south-east coast of the Tasman Sea. As of June 2010, the greater metropolitan area had an approximate population of 4.6 million people...
. It consists of founding members and songwriters Liam Judson and Aidan Roberts; along side multi-instrumentalist Lauren Crew and drummer Joe Driver. The band came to prominence when they released their debut album Mood Patterns in 2007 to critical acclaim.
The band formed in 2005 following the split of The Architects, a band which primary-school friends, Judson and Roberts, had been playing in since 2000. Following the split, Judson began recording his own material with Roberts and drummer Ivan Lisyak, and named the new band Belles Will Ring. The band has undergone a number of line-up changes since its inception, with Judson and Roberts remaining constant as the bands song-writers.
History
Founding members Liam Judson and Aidan Roberts met in primary school in 1989, sharing a taste in similar musical styles including music from the 50's, 60's, 70's, and hip-hop. They began making music together shortly after, and formed their first act in 1996, a duo named The Avenue. After recording one album with The Avenue, the pair formed a new band with Jon Hunter (The Holy SoulThe Holy Soul
-Biography:The Holy Soul is Trent Marden , Sam Worrad , Jon Hunter & Kate Wilson .Their first ep ‘Love Has Left The City Limits’ featuring Tim Malfroy and Owen Penglis was a raw collection of swampy cassette recordings, and the debut album ‘Sign of The Triangle’ was only a short step to the left...
) in 1998, named Milton.
Following two independently released EPs with Milton; Judson and Roberts again moved on and formed the band The Architects in 2000, which also included Jon Hunter (guitar), Ivan Lisyak
The Paper Scissors
The Paper Scissors are an Australian rock band consisting of members Jai Pyne, Xavier Naughton and Ivan Lisyak.Their sound has been described as "a combination of garage-punk, rock and soul".-The Paper Scissors EP:...
(drums) and Tim Batson (synthesizers). The Architects recorded and released three EPs including Shivers in The Dark (2004), which was released independently and distributed by Reverberation Records. In 2005, The Architects split up, after which Judson, Roberts and Lisyak formed a new band named Belles Will Ring.
Judson had recorded a three track demo with Roberts, comprising of new songs written for Belles Will Ring. The pair enlisted Kent Williams (bass) and Jacqueline Schlender (keys and percussion) and played their first show with The Lovetones
The Lovetones
The Lovetones are an Australian psychedelic rock band with members:*Matthew J. Tow *Matthew Sigley *Serge Luca *Chris Cobb...
at Spectrum nightclub in Sydney, in late 2005. Soon after in 2006, the band were signed to independent record label Architecture
Architecture Label
Architecture Label is an independent record label based in Sydney, Australia.- Artists with releases on Architecture :* Belles Will Ring* Bit By Bats* Death Cab for Cutie* Pedro the Lion* School of Emotional Engineering* So Many Dynamos...
, and began recording their debut album Mood Patterns.
In 2007, Belles Will Ring's debut album Mood Patterns was released to critical acclaim, and was followed by an extensive headline tour, as well as support shows for bands such as Broken Social Scene
Broken Social Scene
Broken Social Scene is a Canadian indie rock band, a musical collective including as few as six and as many as nineteen members, formed in 1999 by Kevin Drew and Brendan Canning. Most of its members currently play in various other groups and solo projects, mainly based around the city of Toronto...
, Death Cab For Cutie
Death Cab for Cutie
Death Cab for Cutie is an American alternative rock band formed in Bellingham, Washington in 1997. The band consists of Ben Gibbard , Chris Walla , Nick Harmer and Jason McGerr ....
and The Long Blondes
The Long Blondes
The Long Blondes were a five-piece English indie rock band formed in Sheffield, United Kingdom in 2003 by Dorian Cox , Reenie Hollis , Emma Chaplin , Kate Jackson and Screech Louder .After several critically...
. By the end that year the band had begun work on their follow-up album, but recording interruptions and Schlender's exit from the band led the band to suspend the recording sessions.
At the same time, Judson and Roberts had begun taking an interest in varying forms of instrumentation and songwriting. This newfound direction led to the release of Broader Than Broadway, a 7-song mini-album that was released in 2008. The band toured the album extensively to acclaim, until the departure of long-time drummer Ivan Lisyak
The Paper Scissors
The Paper Scissors are an Australian rock band consisting of members Jai Pyne, Xavier Naughton and Ivan Lisyak.Their sound has been described as "a combination of garage-punk, rock and soul".-The Paper Scissors EP:...
later that year.
Soon after, long-time friend and drummer, Joe Driver, as well as multi-instrumentalist Lauren Crew, joined Belles Will Ring, and in 2009, Judson and Roberts began writing material for their second full-length album. After recording numerous demos, the band got together to make a selection of songs to record as a concept album
Concept album
In music, a concept album is an album that is "unified by a theme, which can be instrumental, compositional, narrative, or lyrical." Commonly, concept albums tend to incorporate preconceived musical or lyrical ideas rather than being improvised or composed in the studio, with all songs contributing...
, which was to become the bands widely-acclaimed 2011 release, Crystal Theatre.
Belles Will Ring recorded Crystal Theatre from 2009-2010 on a borrowed property in NSW country town Oberon, and later continuing recording sessions in Portland
Portland, New South Wales
Portland is a town in the Central Tablelands of New South Wales, Australia. At the 2006 census, Portland had a population of 1,881 people. The town was named after Australia's first cement works.-Location:...
. Preferring the isolation of the country, the band spent several weeks at these locations throughout 2010 tracking the sessions for Crystal Theatre. The album, named after an old movie house in Portland
Portland, New South Wales
Portland is a town in the Central Tablelands of New South Wales, Australia. At the 2006 census, Portland had a population of 1,881 people. The town was named after Australia's first cement works.-Location:...
, was released in 2011 and received wide acclaim throughout Australia.
Current members
| Liam Judson | Songwriter, Guitars, Vocals |
| Aidan Roberts | Songwriter, Guitars, Vocals |
| Lauren Crew | Keys, Synth, Flute, Percussion, Vocals |
| Joe Driver | Drums, Percussion |
Discography
| Year | Album |
|---|---|
| 2011 | Crystal Theatre (LP) |
| 2010 | Come To The Village (EP) |
| 2008 | Broader Than Broadway (EP) |
| 2007 | Mood Patterns (LP) |
| 2006 | Mad Love (EP) |