To call The Belle Game a folk/pop band simply because they have a guitar and a banjo (and being the listed genres on their website) would be unfair. However to call them a band worth giving a listen is fine. The musicianship all though the Inventing Letters EP is incredible. There’s so much talent packed into every song, even though each part might sound simple on it’s own, when you look at the list of instruments the members play on their official myspace it’s almost ridiculous! The Glockenspiel is listed!

The music is very tight. There’s so many instruments utilised in every song that it almost sounds like an indie-folk orchestra. And the vocals blend so well, and are wonderfully done. If you get a chance to check out their music, or see a live show, do it.

I feel like they’re holding back though. As though they are capable of even further wowing their audience. I just want to see what else they have locked up, hiding in their repertoire. The Belle Game is one of those bands that you just want to hear more. The EP gives you a taste, but you know you want more, and that’s why I’m going to be keeping my eye on them.

Either way, later.

www.myspace.com/thebellegame