Bell X1

Bell X1 are an Irish musical group, the members of which are Paul Noonan, Dave Geraghty and Dominic Phillips. Formed in 1999, they have released 8 studio albums, 4 of which having been nominated for the Choice Music Prize. Over the past 2 decades they have become recognized as one of Ireland’s most popular live performers. They are known for their versatile musical palette, lyrical dexterity and catalogue of popular singles. Their albums vary in sound and style, their range taking in pop, alternative, indie, hard rock, post-punk, acoustic, lo-fi, folk-rock, ballad, synth-pop, new wave and electronica.

New studio album Good Bones, was recorded during recent sessions in New York, But First, Love leans into a bright, propulsive rhythm with an undercurrent of longing.

The band have been recording their ninth studio album with producer Josh Kaufman and engineer D. James Goodwin at Dreamland Recording Studios in Upstate New York.

Speaking about the new album, Paul Noonan says:

“The record was made shortly after losing our friend and collaborator, Glenn Keating, and was a very heightened, emotional, but beautiful time. Truly immersing ourselves in the making, without distraction and with open hearts, felt profound and cathartic. Glenn was talked about a lot, felt very present. Josh and Dan were very sensitive to this and brought such brilliance and care to the process.”