Self-termed "kaleidosonic soul punch" band Bells Atlas is not rooted in one particular genre. Eclectic in a fashion similar to that of Hiatus Kaiyote, their easiest pigeonhole is alternative R&B, while they synthesize aspects of Afro-beat, contemporary jazz and folk, indie rock, downtempo electronic music, and even dub reggae. Along with numerous singles and EPs, they've released the albums Bells Atlas (2013) and The Mystic (2019).
The Oakland, California-based band was formed by Derek Barber (guitar), Geneva Harrison (drums, percussion, keyboards), Sandra Lawson-Ndu (vocals...