Austin’s Synth-Pop quintet The Belle Sounds release their new 6 song EP, Oh Humanity on Sept. 4th, 2024. This 21 minute hook laden EP is shimmering with lush synths, gorgeous guitars, rhythmic ear candy, addictive melodies and their signature vocal harmonies from lead singer Noëlle Hampton and fellow keyboardist Emily Shirley. This is their sixth release, not counting the twelve singles they released in 2020. They will celebrate at 3Ten ACL Live on Sept. 7th as a double release party with their friend Ray Prim as he releases his full length album Through It All, as well as special guest Suzanna Choffel.
The band was formed in 2012 by husband/wife duo André Moran and Noëlle Hampton, and as expected from a project that has been around a while, they have transformed over the years. Much of the sonic evolution started when Hampton began self producing in 2020. Drawn to the sounds and influences of her youth in the 80s, she found herself creating music that calls back to artists like Kate Bush, Depeche Mode, Tears For Fears, Peter Gabriel and more while holding on the her love of 70s/80s Fleetwood Mac. They have been called “one of the best pop bands in Austin” (Austin American Statesman), “Best New Band” (Austin Chronicle) and have their own day named after them in their hometown of Austin, TX.
OH HUMANITY
OUT NOW!
Our new EP, Oh Humanity is here! Check out this 21 minute hook laden EP, shimmering with lush synths, gorgeous guitars, rhythmic ear candy, addictive melodies and our signature vocal harmonies from lead singer Noëlle Hampton and fellow keyboardist Emily Shirley. Please share it if you like what you hear! We really appreciate your support.
Our EP Release party is Saturday 9/7 at 3Ten ACL Live with Ray Prim and special guest Suzanna Choffel.
"This morning the five-piece indie-folk-rock family affair unfurled their fourth EP Oh Humanity – a six-song stretch of anthemic hooks, in-the-pocket vocal harmonies, and retro-inspired textures that tastefully recycle the best elements of ’80s pop. And if you want to rock out to the Blondie-esque bops in person, catch The Belle Sounds at a double release show 8PM this Saturday at 3Ten ACL Live alongside Ray Prim and Suzanna Choffel....it's a brief, upbeat piece of pop perfection (anchored by riling arpeggios, killer chords, and pleasant pads) that’ll make for an banging addition to your retro pop playlist." - Jack Anderson (KUTX)
https://kutx.org/song-of-the-day/the-belle-sounds-oh-humanity/
NEW EP COMING SOON
Come celebrate with us on Sept. 7th with our friends Ray Prim and Suzanna Choffel!
Tickets on sale now.
Ray will be releasing his new Full Length Record as well.
3TEN ACL LIVE is one of Austin's premiere venues with a fabulous sound system, behind stage LED screen and indoor/outdoor sight lines.
Please secure your tickets in advance. It make a HUGE difference so the club knows how to staff and prepare accordingly.
New video out now for WITNESS.
Filmed at 3TEN ACL LIVE in Austin, TX.
Check out our video for CHIMERA, filmed by Justin Dunlap (Dunlap Films) at
Cedar Creek Studio in Austin, TX.
Thank you so much for your support at 3Ten ACL Live!
Here is POST-WAR, filmed by Northshore Media Productions.
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We are on the"TOP 5 EPs IN AUSTIN for 2021" list by Peter Blackstock from Austin360 (Austin American Statesman)
Check it out here!
