"I'm drinking you down"
Van Bellman’s throbbing, pulsating new single “Lightning in a Bottle”, on one hand, might mine the kind of jagged blues rockism's that feel explicitly like the cliche'd masculinity inherent in car and Levis' commercials. An incredibly popular sound for decades that might make you flash on the Black Keys, Hannih El Khatib and the Arctic Monkeys. I admit maybe saying under my breath that it has been done to death but when it is done well, it is incredibly catchy and potent.
Van Bellman does it all to well, especially, the dynamic explosive stabs of lead guitar that cut sharply. The chorus amps you up even if you fold your arms and refuse to feel the cool edginess. Rock on, Van Bellman. [Produced by Dave Rublin of American Authors, “Lightning in a Bottle” pulls off a balancing act of elements both vintage and modern, gritty yet polished. It will be the first installment of a debut EP due out in 2021.]
[The bluesy rock quartet Van Bellman is the brainchild of Zac Taylor. You may have seen him playing guitar on late night TV with American Authors, or perhaps carrying your luggage as an actual bellman at the Gansevoort Hotel on Park Avenue a few years back. Taylor has been based in Brooklyn for the last nine years, but has just set up shop in Los Angeles.]
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Van Bellman’s newest single “Lightning in a Bottle” explodes with a mix of indie rock, blues, and catchy pop elements. Clocking in well under the three minute mark, this guitar-driven scorcher shows strong influences from the Black Keys, Jimi Hendrix, and One Republic. Produced by American Authors bandmate Dave Rublin, “Lightning in a Bottle” pulls off a balancing act of elements both retro and modern, gritty yet polished.
“Lightning in a Bottle” follows the previous singles’ gritty vibe with an added layer of radio-friendly punch. “I Hate To See You This Way” debuted on Sirius XM’s AltNation in 2018, followed by Billboard magazine premiering the anthemic “Gold & Blue.” The future for Van Bellman is looking bright, loud, and dirty. Visit vanbellman.com for more.
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