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Our debut EP “Sugarbowl”
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Lolabelle’s debut EP Sugarbowl chases unbridled cathartic release through distorted guitars and bittersweet melodic charms. Drawing from 90s alt-rock, DIY basement culture, and frontwoman Caroline Homer’s unconventional journey from opera conservatory to indie rock, the band has quickly emerged as one of New England’s most compelling new acts.
FFO: Wednesday, early Death Cab for Cutie, and Sebadoh.
Sugarbowl was mixed and recorded at Acadia Recording Company by Jason Phelps, with engineering assistance from Alice Anderson. Mastering by Pat Keane Audio Mastering.This recording was made possible in part with funding from the OLS Longfellow Emerging Artists Fellowship (LEAF). Album artwork and cover by Matt Homer.
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GLIDE MAGAZINE: Listen: Lolabelle’s “Limb” Is Cathartic & Refreshing Shoegaze With Stunning Vocals:
“On their debut single, the hypnotic ‘Limb,; Lolabelle proves that their time in the live setting was spent honing something they can call their own. … ‘Limb’ is a stunning introduction to Lolabelle, a band you’ll want to keep an eye out for in the future.”
OBSCURE SOUND, written by Mike Mineo: Lolabelle - Limb:
“‘I can’t wait to see you, so happy when I’m near you,’ lush vocals emerge during the twangy verses, with the muted ‘I’m dying over you’ bridge leading to another gorgeously whirring dose of heavier guitars, that section reminding of acts like Sebadoh and Siamese Dream-era Smashing Pumpkins, channeling a nostalgic rock modern envisioning in the vein of Soccer Mommy.”
SUN 13: Out of Step 7: Featuring Lolabelle, Picastro, Bitchin Bajas, St. Moon, & more:
“Lolabelle are purveyors of post-hardcore for jazz clubs. Tugging on the same threads that the likes of Karate and Slint have woven throughout the years, the four-piece deliver something with emotional weight and panache, culminating with the epic, eponymous closing song. The kind that will lead to bigger things in the not-too-distant future.
There have been many bands paying homage to American ’90s underground. But on the back of Sugarbowl with Homer leading the line, Lolabelle positively colour outside the lines with a confident set of songs.”
ALL THE CORES AND MORE: Interview: Caroline Homer of Lolabelle.
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