
Belle Adair began as a weekend recording project between four friends living in different Alabama cities. About a year ago they self-released an eponymous, six song EP, on which you'll find slow-building songs composed of a diverse set of instruments and sounds. Over twenty minutes, the band moves from the airy acoustic folk of No Reply to the swirling, suite-like Happy to Pretend . Now they are preparing the release of a split 73 single with The Bear via Speak/Sing Records. Their contribution is the rather poignant and gently affecting Shakin' Dead . [...]
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Tweet Belle Adair have this Americana thing going on that I haven't been able to quite figure out. They are equal parts a folk rock band playing a saloon, but also have this playfulness inside as if they were part of the indie psych-pop Elephant 6 Collective , especially circa the '90s. Is that Jeff Tweedy singing "honey" on "No Reply" ? Is that the Olivia Tremor Control spinning out of the realms of pop structure on "Paris Is [...]
There's a really great classic feel to this track from Muscle Shoals, Alabama band Belle Adair...just can't shake it. Early [...]

Belle Adair, out of Muscle Shoals, Alabama deliver some finely crafted acoustic folk pop. With simple, luscious harmonies and tones reminiscent of Mojave 3, Belle Adair is ready to be your band for the colder Autumn evenings that are fast approaching. Their new, self-titled EP , which will be released October 1 on Speak/Sing Records (the EP was previously self-released), will surely comfort you in times of need. Belle Adair - "No Reply" [MP3] Belle Adair - "Happy To Pretend" [MP3] Belle Adair on the [...]