Up The Down Escalator (The Chameleons Cover) – New Song Release!

Our new song ‘Up The Down Escalator’ was just released today, Friday, June 10, 2022. You can stream it anywhere or download it directly from us at Bandcamp.

This song, originally by The Chameleons in 1983, is so ahead of it’s time lyrically, and very appropriate for the times that we are living in now. Our version was initially released on the 2021 Stranger Times tribute album by Coitus Interruptus Productions, featuring Bestial Mouths, Sol Sirenn, and many other talented artists. Mark Burgess of The Chameleons said “Wow Escalator is GREAT”. This particular version was remixed for official release in 2022. We hope you enjoy it!



Lyrics:

I’m gazing at faces staring blankly at me
Oh, I suppose it’s just a sign of the times
They tell me tomorrow will never arrive
But I’ve seen it end a million times
I lost my direction while dodging the flack
Oh, give me a hint or something
If I could freeze time at the flick of the switch
I wouldn’t hesitate, no

There must be something wrong, boys
Yeah, there must be something wrong, boys

Obnoxious actions, obnoxious results
Yes, teachers who refuse to be taught
Distorted pictures and dizzy, dizzy people
Rush by me at the speed of thought
They sit at the tables and throw us the scraps
For Christ’s sake leave me something
Now they can erase you at the flick of a switch
Oh, there must be a way

Oh, there must be something wrong, boys
Yeah, there must be something wrong, boys
There must be something wrong, boys
They’re dragging me down

Eden, there’s no Eden
Anyway

They sit at the tables and throw us the scraps
For Christ’s sake, leave us something
Now they can erase you at the flick of a switch
How long will it take

Oh, there must be something wrong, boys
Yeah, there must be something wrong, boys
There must be something wrong, boys
And they’re dragging me down

…and they’re dragging me down
And they’re dragging me down
You either swim or you drown

Track Credits:

Performed by – Bella Lune
Produced by – Fuchsia and Hurley
Vocals, Guitar, Programming – Fuchsia
Vocals, Bass, Synth – Hurley

Original Artist – The Chameleons
Composer – David Fielding
Composer – John Lever
Composer – Mark Burgess
Composer – Reginald Smithies
Lyricist – Mark Burgess – https://www.chameleonsmark.com

Cold (The Cure Cover) – New song release!

Our cover of ‘Cold’ by The Cure is available now exclusively on Bandcamp! It will be streaming everywhere else later this month.

‘Cold’ was written and originally performed by The Cure. We decided to cover it as part of our set in a livestream performance hosted by Out Of This World The Cure Italia. The performance did well on YouTube, so we decided it needed to be released officially. ‘Cold’ has been a favorite of mine for many years. Of all the bands that I love, The Cure will always be #1. No one will ever take their place. – Fuchsia

Lyrics:

Scarred, your back was turned, curled like an embryo
Take another face, you will be kissed again
I was cold as l mouthed the words and crawled across the mirror
And wait, await the next breath

Your name like ice into my heart

A shallow grave, a monument to the ruined age
Ice in my eyes and eyes like ice don’t move
Screaming at the moon, another past time

Your name like ice into my heart

Everything as cold as life. Can no one save you?
Everything as cold as silence and you will never say a word.

Your name like ice into my heart

Track Credits:

Performed by: Bella Lune

Written by: The Cure (Robert Smith, Simon Gallup, Lol Tolhurst)

Bass, Guitar: Hurley
Vocals, Keys, Cello, Programming: Fuchsia
Produced by: Fuchsia and Hurley
2022 Aetheria Music

Silver Lining New Song & Video

Our new single ‘Silver Lining‘ is out today, Friday, December 3, 2021! You can get it directly from us on our Bandcamp page or listen on SpotifyApple Music and everywhere else.

We also put a music video out for ‘Silver Lining‘ on our YouTube page.

The last couple of years have been hard for so many people. This song reminds us to find the value in all of life’s events, especially the toughest ones. <3

Check out the amazing review that ‘Silver Lining’ got from White Light // White Heat!

Lyrics

Side by side. Together on this road. Clutching on tightly as society implodes.

Bridge: Here is where I feel most safe, with you, in our hiding place.

Chorus: A silver lining in these traumatic times. Its so refreshing, a ray of light.

Unshakeable fear. Scared of what comes next. A foreboding sense the future is vexed.

Bridge
Chorus

Credits

released December 3, 2021
Written by Bella Lune. Copyright Aetheria Music.
Bass & Guitar: Hurley. Guitar, Vocals/Lyrics & Programming: Fuchsia
Produced by Fuchsia and Hurley

Stardust Album & Single Listener Reviews

Stardust Album – Pre-Order Now

The forthcoming Bella Lune album, ‘Stardust’, is now available for pre-order on our BANDCAMP page! It will be available via (multi-format) download and on a limited edition CD. Those who pre-order the album in any format will get an immediate download of the title track. Those who order the CD will also receive a digital download of the album on September 1, when it is released. The CD master has been submitted to the printer, and will ship to pre-order customers as soon as they are received. Thank you to everyone who has pre-ordered the album!!

The song ‘Stardust’ has received some positive reviews from listeners so far. We pasted some of those reviews below. Whitelight-Whiteheat recently included ‘Stardust’ on their “Weekly Post-Punk / Darkwave / Dark Synth Tips”. The new single, Stardust, is available for preview and download on our BANDCAMP page now!

Stardust Single – Listener Reviews

“I really like the dreaminess of the song. The instrumentals are excellent (love the violin). The vocals are soft and somewhat wispy but still strong and stable sounding. This is one of those songs that I wish were 6-8 minutes long because it really sort of draws me into a mood and almost takes me out of where I’m at (an excellent quality for any kind of art). Really well done.”

“I like the ethereal nature of this song and find it to be quite spiritual and nice. The singer also matches the music in a real way.”

“I think it is a very nice and calming song to listen to. I like how soft the song is.”

“There is a lot of awesome energy in this song that keeps you drawn into listening to the song. I really enjoyed the song.”

“This song has a fresh and catchy beat to it at the start of it. The instrumentals are good and pleasant to listen to and the vocals are as well.”

“I really liked the melody of this song. It was entrancing. I also liked the voice. It drew you in and made you want to keep listening.”

“I like the violins that they use on the instrumental. It sounds pretty solid to me. A good framework for an indie track. The electronic bits were interesting. I enjoyed it.”

“Strange and unique; those are the reasons I strongly enjoy listening to the song. In particular, the instrumental is incredible and I would definitely listen again.”

“This song had a very unique sound. I liked the more ambient feel of the instrumentation. It created a lot of depth. The ethereal and light vocals complimented this sound very well.”

“The production in this song is excellent. I felt deeply immersed into it. The vocals added a nice touch to it as well.”

“I love the use of the violin in this song, it really brings that extra something to a song like this. The vocals are great and overall this song works very very well.”

“I really love the sound of this song. I like the complexity of everything.”

“I really like how calming this song was. I would listen to it again. I would like to hear more from this artist.”

“I really dig this, it sounds excellent. I would be interested in hearing more from this artist.”

“I really like the beat of the song and think the artist has a good voice. The lyrics flow well with the music and I would listen again.”

“I like the underlying sound and beat of this song. An interesting sound and vocals.”

“I like the sound of her voice. The music was produced well. I love the violins. The title of the song was good too.”

“I really like what I hear on this song.”

“Overall, the song was very calming and peaceful.”

Bella Lune Releases Fourth Studio LP ‘Tranzendance’

Bella Lune Releases Fourth Studio LP ‘Tranzendance’

Tranzendance Cover Art
Tranzendance Cover Art

Arizona indie electro group Bella Lune has released their fourth official studio album, Tranzendance, on January 31, 2015, via the band’s self-run record label Aetheria Music.

Their first album since 2013’s Secrets draws on influences from dance-oriented music like EDM, EBM, pop and witchhouse, and adds a more bass-heavy approach to their song template of post-punk and ethereal music. Lyrical topics include introspection in both positive and negative lights, in addition to the politically charged Cease To Exist, which concerns climate change.

The album as a whole is a collaboration between Bella Lune front-woman Fuchsia, keyboardist Hurley and Mike Jenney of Alter Der Ruine. Jenney laid the beats and percussion for each song and provided additional production. Under his side-project Dystonix, Alex King of BlakOpz also contributed a remix of Hollow Hearts, a song from Secrets, adding layers of dance-oriented synths and a heavier atmosphere.

Tranzendance is available for purchase as a digipack on the band’s website http://bellalune.com/. Fans can also name their price for a download of the album on the Bandcamp page http://bellalune.bandcamp.com/. A portion of all proceeds go to musicandmemory.org, a charity that seeks to enrich the lives of elderly Alzheimer’s patients in nursing homes through music therapy.

Bella Lune promo photo 2014
Bella Lune promo photo 2014

ABOUT BELLA LUNE: 

Bella Lune is an indie electro group in Arizona that has been writing, recording, and touring since 2007. Lead by singer and songwriter Fuchsia, Bella Lune draws influences from post-punk bands such as The Cure and Cocteau Twins, as well as electronic dance, indie and pop music. Bella Lune released their debut LP Abstracted Visions in 2008 and became a live band in 2009. They toured in Japan and California in 2010. The band released their second LP Synesthesia in 2010, and the Ophelia Maxi-Single in 2011. They toured in Europe in 2012, released the LP Secrets in 2013, and their fourth studio album Tranzendance in 2015.

TRANZENDANCE‘ TRACK LIST:

1. Onward

2. Intoxicated

3. Cease to Exist

4. A Mission

5. Don’t Wake Me Up

6. Effective Immediately

7. Lost

8. This Is It

9. While I’m Waiting

10. Easier Said Than Done

11. Hollow Hearts (Dystonix Mix)

12. Without You

LINKS: 

Official Website: http://bellalune.com
Facebook: http://facebook.com/bellalune
Bandcamp: http://bellalune.bandcamp.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/bellalunemusic

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/bellalunemusic 

Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bella_Lune