Hurricane Bells – Tonight is the Ghost

Hurricane Bells is a fairly new project by former Longwave frontman, Steve Schlitz.  Created with little more than his Macbook and an Mbox, Tonight is the Ghost, was digitally released on Vagrant Records late last year to much critical acclaim.  The album is a moody batch of songs that span the spectrum, from airy atmospheric ballads to “guitar-jangling” indie pop.  A great record for fans of Band of Horses or fans of Jim James and his various projects.

Additionally, “Monsters,”  a b-side track from Tonight, was included on the indie trendy New Moon soundtrack.

2009 was a good year for Schlitz, and 2010 is looking to be just as bright.  He is currently on tour in support of  Tonight is the Ghost, which finally received a physical release today.  Unfortunately he is touring with garbage rock band Blue October. But starting in Los Angeles on May 7th, he’ll kick off his first headlining tour. Definitely worth checking out if he’s coming to a city near you.

He’ll be in Tulsa on April 29th @ Cain’s Ballroom. Tickets are still available.

Hurricane Bells – “This Year” Music Video from Hurricane Bells on Vimeo.