The Bell Divers formed in London in 2005 by Clinton Toghill (guitar/ vocals) and Matthew Lobb (guitar) although the full line-up wasn’t established until the two rturned to Brisbane in late 2006 adding Kyle Smith (bass), Donald Mackay (drums) and Melanie Smart (keys)

Around Easter 2007, we went to Sydney and recorded our first album June July. Recorded over five days at Megaphon studios Sydney, June July is concise in its arrangements and builds primarily on The Bell Divers’ crisp live performances without overcomplicating the simply structured songs. Jason Walker (ex-Youth Group, Last Drinks) was brought in to play pedal steel on White Trash Lover and the album’s closer, As Bad As We Can Be.

Initially, Tim Whitten’s production sounds delicate and restrained, but further listening reveals hidden detail