Finding Bella Release New EP ‘Bad Influences’

Sep 29, 2023 — Leave a comment

Formed in the West Midlands during the latter part of 2020, Finding Bella are the five piece indie rock band consisting of Oli White on Vocals/Guitar, Simon Black on Guitar, Ben White on Keys/Synth/Vocals, Liam Hadfield on Bass and John Woodward on Drums.

From their very inception the band simply burst onto the Birmingham music scene, quickly gaining traction and fans by performing at iconic venues such as the O2 Academy and The Sunflower Lounge.

Releasing their debut single “Good Right Now” in February 2022 (42,916 Spotify streams) which was nominated for ‘Crags Radio Listeners Choice Single Of The Year’ the band released two further singles in the same year, “Set It Off” in July 2022 (46,222 spotify streams) & ‘Drama Kids’ in September 2022 which went onto win ‘Switch Radio’s Single of the Year 2022’. The band also came third in ‘Radio Wigwam’s Band Of The Year 2022 awards’.

2023 saw the band continue on their upwards trajectory with the release of the singles ‘The Feeling’ and ‘Albion’ both taken from their upcoming EP ‘Bad Influences’.

‘Bad Influences’, looks to provide an honest account of modern living in the ever-changing world that the band find themselves in. With media and society crowded by endless negativity, corruption, and scandal, the band use the record to reflect on the influences they find themselves subjected to, day in, day out.

The 5-track EP will take listeners through relatable themes and challenges associated with modern living that are particularly prevalent in British society: mental health, greed, corruption, and political sleaze. The record’s final track, ‘We are Forever’, provides a self-realisation to its audience, as well as the band, that as humans, we all have to make the best of our personal experiences in life, despite the challenges and turmoil that surrounds it. With embedded monologues from members of the band within 3 of the tracks, the passion behind the EP continues to keep the band firmly on the ground, delivered in parts through the echoing of a regional Black Country accent.

More mature in sound, the EP has given Finding Bella a richer and textured tone that builds upon their previous 3 singles released during 2022. The driven guitar sound is still a core to Finding Bella’s sound, but is now supplemented with drum solo fills, angelic keyboard breakdowns and even a brass outro.

The opening track of ‘This Feeling’ gets down to business from the get-go with a drum driven beat and a psychedelic rhythm guitar section. Filled with melodic verses..

Next up ‘Albion’ is a musical middle finger to the establishment, offering a ‘matter of fact’ yet overdue commentary on life in Britain to a crowd that is already in agreement.

Turning to ‘Comes and Goes’ the track starts off with striking chords that lead into jangly guitars and swinging drum beats.

The title track of ‘Bad Influences’ starts off with a building crescendo of fast paced drumming and heavy rock sounding guitar riffs before dying down to gentle tinkling piano notes allowing the poignant spoken word commentary to take its powerful, full effect.

Finally ‘We Are Forever’ is a full throttle, high octane track with rocking guitars and pounding drums interspersed with melting guitar solos and gnarly vocals throughout.

‘Bad Influences’ was written collectively by the band and was mixed and produced by Ryan Pinson at RML Studios, Wolverhampton and Mastered by Andy Baldwin from Metropolis Mastering.

UPCOMING GIGS /TOURS

Friday 20th October – EP Launch Gig Deadwax Digbeth Plus Support from The Stray Pursuit and The Mucks Ticket Link

Throughout October, Finding Bella will be touring as part of their own headline tour in support of the EP release. Full Dates and venues TBA

Emily Marsden – Editor
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Finding Bella Release New Single ‘Albion’

Sep 15, 2023 — Leave a comment

Formed in the West Midlands during the latter part of 2020, Finding Bella are the five piece indie rock band consisting of Oli White on Vocals/Guitar, Simon Black on Guitar, Ben White on Keys/Synth/Vocals, Liam Hadfield on Bass and John Woodward on Drums.

From their very inception the band simply burst onto the Birmingham music scene, quickly gaining traction and fans by performing at iconic venues such as the O2 Academy and The Sunflower Lounge.

Releasing their debut single “Good Right Now” in February 2022 (42,572 Spotify streams) which was nominated for ‘Crags Radio Listeners Choice Single Of The Year’ the band released two further singles in the same year, “Set It Off” in July 2022 (45,933 spotify streams) & ‘Drama Kids’ in September 2022 which went onto win ‘Switch Radio’s Single of the Year 2022’. The band also came third in ‘Radio Wigwam’s Band Of The Year 2022 awards’.

2023 saw the band continue on their upwards trajectory with the release of the first single ‘The Feeling’ from their upcoming EP ‘Bad Intentions’.

‘The Feeling’ with its melodic verses and echoing lead lines was a hit for the band gaining them airplay across the globe not only in the UK, but in France, Canada, America and Australia and praise from press such as:

“Don’t miss this chance to be part of the musical revolution brought to you by Finding Bella. Stay tuned, because greatness awaits!” – Babystep Magazine

Finding Bella are now gearing up for the second single to be released from their upcoming EP, the politically charge rousing anthem of ‘Albion’

‘Albion’ is a musical middle finger to establishment, offering a ‘matter of fact’ yet overdue commentary on life in Britain to a crowd that is already in agreement, comfortable in the knowledge that they are sharing the same experiences that the band are able to recite so fluently. Built-in references to political corruption, corporate greed, and social media influence within the song’s lyrics add a level of level-headed maturity to what could wrongly be perceived as youthful insubordination.

Finding Bella’s equally built-up passion and frustration bursts throughout the track, pulling listeners in from its early kick drum beat, and gritty bassline. Raw guitar sounds build further authenticity to the track’s sound, supported by the meaningful lyrics that sound as if being shouted through a megaphone to a cheering crowd outside any building of authority.

‘Albion’ was written collectively by the band and was mixed and produced by Ryan Pinson at RML Studios, Wolverhampton and Mastered by Andy Baldwin from Metropolis Mastering.

The debut EP from Finding Bella entitled ‘Bad Influences’ is a collection of five brand new tracks including ‘The Feeling’ and ‘Albion’ which is scheduled for release on the 29th September.

PREVIOUS PRESS ACCOLADES

“This band is the next big band to break out of Birmingham” Away Day Radio

“Just when you think guitar bands have had their day, along comes a no-nonsense driven group of troubadours.” – Slap Mag

“We can easily see these guys getting big, especially if they keep on releasing music that’ll get you up on your feet!” It’s All Indie

“The sound of this band is refined and solid.” Edgar Allen Poets

“Offering rock energy and sensibilities, the Birmingham based outfit manages to deliver a sound that’s appealing to a wide variety of listeners.” Your Music Experience

UPCOMING GIGS /TOURS

Friday 20th October – EP Launch Gig Deadwax Digbeth (supports TBA) Ticket Link

Throughout October, Finding Bella will be touring as part of their own headline tour in support of the EP release. Full Dates and venues TBA

Emily Marsden – Editor
#MusicSceneWales
@MusicSceneWales
musicscenewalescymru@gmail.com

Finding Bella Release New Single ‘The Feeling’

Aug 31, 2023 — Leave a comment

From their very inception the band simply burst onto the Birmingham music scene, quickly gaining traction and fans by performing at iconic venues such as the O2 Academy and The Sunflower Lounge.

‘The Feeling’ gets down to business from the get-go with a drum driven beat and psychedelic rhythm guitar section. The first single from Finding Bella’s upcoming EP leads you into a story where you, as the listener, long to hear the last chapter.

Melodic verses and a lead line that echoes throughout carry you to crystal clear keys in an emotional breakdown before leading you back into the singalong chorus hook lines.

The primary track on this EP keeps listeners wedged between a rocky beat and a hard bass, leaving its audience knowing one thing by the finale…That.This.Is.The Feeling!!

The band have said of the track:

“Not only is ‘The Feeling’ the first track on our debut EP, it is also the first track we completed when we sat down and started writing the EP at the beginning of 2023.

The song centres around a motif of freedom, and the emotions that come as a result of detaching yourself from a past or previous “weight” in life, and more importantly, about moving on to better things.”

“It’s about moving out of the darkness and into the light”

‘The Feeling’ was written collectively by the band and was mixed and produced by Ryan Pinson at RML Studios, Wolverhampton and Mastered by Andy Baldwin from Metropolis Mastering.

The band are now set to release the accompanying official music video to the single. They have commented on the video as follows:

“Much like the song, the music video centres around a motif of freedom, and the emotions that come as a result of detaching yourself from a past or previous “weight” in life.

The “emotional weight” in this case is depicted through being chained to a shopping trolley, initially filled with instruments which are lifted overtime to relieve the load.

The raw narrative shots combined with high energy performance footage gives a balanced insight into The Feeling, and the message that no weight is too heavy to overcome with the support of others.”

The debut EP from Finding Bella entitled ‘Bad Influences’ is a collection of five brand new tracks including ‘The Feeling’ which is scheduled for release in September 2023.

Emily Marsden – Editor
#MusicSceneWales
@MusicSceneWales
musicscenewalescymru@gmail.com