The garage-punk band from New York is back with their new EP.
Iggy Pop, Debbie Harry, Henry Rollins... these are just a few of the punk icons who have shown their support for the band The Bobby Lees, based in Woodstock, New York. Sam Quartin (vocals, guitar), Macky Bowman (drums), Nick Casa (guitar), and Kendall Wind (bass) make punk music in spirit and soul, unrestrained and decidedly honest. It's the kind of auditory exorcism that any listener can access, which struck a chord with Rollins who brought them to Ipecac Recordings. A self-produced DIY album was released in 2018, "Beauty Pageant," catching the attention of garage rock star Jon Spencer, who later produced the band's 2020 album, "Skin Suit." This collection of 11 songs, little noticed but well received, allowed the quartet to cut their teeth on international tours. With their smart and thoughtful writing, the Bobby Lees follow their instincts as musicians and friends, working together to create the songs that will ultimately form Bellevue. The sound is gritty, minimalist, and visceral, each song is an ode to the marginalized. "We wrote it while all this crazy stuff (pandemic) was going on and I think it helped make us more open and vulnerable. We are taking risks and doing weirder things musically than in the past."