CMJ 2008: Day 4

The Seabellies | Fader Fort

The cramped and noisy Fader Fort is hardly the place for a band to play their first US show—the piercing chatter and open-bar bottleneck makes focusing on the stage a complete chore. Australia’s The Seabellies, in town for the first time, can be commended for pulling off their slim set packed with big harmonies and bouncy keys. We’ll be watching these guys.