Vells

Vells' first full-length recording, Flight From Echo Falls, a collaborative production effort of Modest Mouse's Jeremiah Green and Plastiq Phantom's Darrin Wiener, could be mistaken for a dusted-off artifact from a timeless time. Tristan Marcum's other worldly deliverance of emotive vocal detail brings you songs that combine the transcendent elements of wistful longing, hopefulness, and Elvisian fervor. The formidable rhythm of Jeremiah Green is the driving soul-engine for Tristan's lofty lyrical train. This psychedelic pop gem is a divergence from the mundane and confronts the listener with the inherent divinity of music. An impressive leap from the previous EP produced by Phil Ek, Vells have managed to fuse light and dark into a visceral musical experience that's good for the soul. Varied inspirations and combined visions characterize Vells' sweeping, lush sound; ultimately creating songs ancient and new, delivered with sincerity and spirit.



Since the band's formation in 2001, Vells lineup has evolved into Jeremiah Green, Tonie Palmasani, Tristan Marcum, and Mary Thinnes setting the group on an exciting path of musical exploration. Vells' debut EP was recorded in 2002 by Phil EK, and released in early 2003 by Seattle based label, Luckyhorse Industries. Vells music has been compared to bands including the Kinks, Beatles, and Shins for their melodic and hooky song writing and energetic delivery. These elements combined with their eclectic inspirations and radical visions characterize the Vells' sound.