We release our debut full‑length In This World on 17 April 2026. Rooted in 70s–80s pop, soul and smooth‑jazz and built around singular, distinctive vocalists, the album follows the 2024 EP Two of Us (prod. Trevor Carter) and includes the singles “Back to California” and “Continental Girl.” In This World collects our retro‑infused, melody‑first writing andContinue reading “New Album Hits the Platforms April 17”
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WHEREVER YOU ARE, CELEBRATE THE NORTHERN SPRING WITH ‘FLOWER’
Very much in the Norah Jones jazz/pop genre, ‘Flower’ is the jewel in the crown of The Steve Bell Projects ‘Two of Us’ EP. While it’s got mellow smooth jazz feel, the song carries great meaning; celebrating a young woman’s desire to grow and make her mark despite the words and obstructions of others. The song standsContinue reading “WHEREVER YOU ARE, CELEBRATE THE NORTHERN SPRING WITH ‘FLOWER’”
THE EP ‘TWO OF US’ – A TRULY INTERNATIONAL
Steve Bell has worked with some very fine artists to produce his first retro jazz pop EP ‘Two of Us’ (released April 4, 2025). While the core musicians reside in Melbourne, Australia, he has discovered his featured artists in Thailand, India and Canada. Everyone who has been part of these recordings, according to Bell, ‘PossessesContinue reading “THE EP ‘TWO OF US’ – A TRULY INTERNATIONAL”
Maybe the Greatest Funk Band Ever
The first song I ever heard from Earth Wind and Fire was ‘Fantasy’ – I was 16 at the time. It was on the playlist it at our local Sacred Heart disco playlist in the Melbourne suburb of Kew (where we saw AC/DC play live at the local church hall) . I thought to myselfContinue reading “Maybe the Greatest Funk Band Ever”
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