Ollabelle's third studio album showcases the groups root-music authenticity and their choice of material shows how much they value the essence of being a balanced group whose great ability and craft keeps them true to their vision. - iTunes
Continuing their exploration of American traditional songs begun on their impressive self-titled debut, Ollabelle look inwards as much as outward on this strong second album on which 9 of the 13 compositions are originals. - iTunes
On their eponymous debut album Ollabelle brings their own distinctive approach to folk music and serve it up with an interesting mixture of 60s Memphis soul, Gospel styles, and gutbucket blues.
Formed around a shared guilty pleasure—vintage New Wave and ’80s Brit-pop, The Big Bright finds the beating heart in the melodies, lyrics and frailties hidden n the retro-pop favourites, translating them into smart, dreamy, contemporary pop soundscapes.
Bass player Mike Visceglia (Suzanne Vega) and vocalist Fiona McBain (Ollabelle) have put together an unique sounding, eclectic collection of cover songs with beautiful arrangements for bass and voice.