BUBBLE is a New York City pop band consisting of songwriter Dave Foster (guitar/vocals), Matt Lindsey (bass/vocals), Max Pep (keys) and Tom DeVito (drums). BUBBLE has been highly visible on the New York pop scene since 1994, impressing audiences at downtown venues like the Fez Under Time Cafe and the Mercury Lounge with their mind-sticking hooks and pristine harmonies.

In 1995, BUBBLE released their eponymous CD EP (distributed by Not Lame Records) to critical acclaim and an enthusiastic reception at college radio. The debut disc included a sublime rendition of "Pure Imagination", a tune from the 1972 "Willy Wonka" soundtrack album, which made a sizable dent in many radio charts and established BUBBLE as a leader in the resurgence of melodic, song-based pop. Prophesied Musician's Exchange: "BUBBLE is a top contender for the next major label signing..The recording and songwriting is all solid...Great work!" In the same vein, the Village Voice commented "One meaning of anti-folk is that you can break the cloying boundaries of the genre-by going electric, spacing out, crashing around-and still be meditative, even profound. Locals BUBBLE juggle all the above with Big Star croon and Byrdsy jangle, then drop everything to expose raw gut sensation."

BUBBLE have recently released their latest full-length CD entitled Bash Bish which was co-produced by Fred Smith (of Television). See below what the press have been saying about it!

What the Press are saying about Bubble and "Bash Bish"...

Eclecticism is the order of the day on Bash Bish, the debut CD from the NYC popsters, produced by former Television man, Fred Smith. It's all pop to be sure, but rather than the straight-ahead Beatles based power pop most often heard, Bubble incorporate a whole bathtub full of influences. "Nothing" sparkles like prime dB's, while "Tidal Wave" sounds like Paul Simon's "Kodachrome" in a Dr. Seuss universe, and "Scary Monster" is skewed and arty like the last couple of Blur LPs. And that's just the first three tracks. From there we're on to the lush ballad of "Be Here," the Knackish rave-up of "Tell Me What You Want," and "Steer The Wheel," a track as good as any from Big Star. And that's the best label name I've heard since I can't remember when.
---John F. Butland, Toast Magazine

It's been many years since their excellent self-titled EP was released and now the full length arrives and it's a winner. Produced by ex-Television member, Fred Smith, there's no doubt there's some influence of that band in SOME of this material (there's angular, brittle sound to the guitars that just his Not Lame's sweet spots, for example on a few tunes). Bubble is pure pop, though. 11 songs of sunny,chimed up OEn strummed guitars that evoke sunny-pop 60's hooks. Not dissimilar to Richard X. Heyman, The Mockers, The Mockingbirds and Blue Cartoon. Sheer pop exuberance, strength of the songwriting and arrangements and solid production more than push the reservations to the margins. Very Highly Recommended.
---Not Lame Recordings Store

Wasn't there an EP from Bubble a few years back? Whatever, as far as I know this is the debut long player, and it's a perfectly likeable dollop of upbeat, mostly pure pop, produced sympathetically by ex-Television chap, Fred Smith. Principal songwriter Dave Foster constantly gets it right, fashioning killer hooks into a collection of songs which demand the listener 's attention throughout and are guaranteed to provide a lot of pleasure to those of a pop inclination. Standout songs include Nothing, which keeps it simple, and is just glorious, and the far more ambitious Scary Monster, a track which picks up on the recently rediscovered progressive trend for its thrills. The only serious letdown is Foster's voice which struggles to carve out any real identity, but apart from that, no complaints. (7)
---Rob Forbes, Luke Magazine, UK

Move over Michael Mazzarella, the Rooks, the Grip Weeds, George Usher and Richard X. Heyman; New York City has another fine pop artist to boast about! The newest notable entrant (well maybe not so new- theyÕve been playing together since 1994 and they did release a CD-EP in 1995) in the Big Apple's indie pop scene is Bubble. Bash Bish is a superb debut full-length disc that showcases the bandÕs eleven original and catchy tunes (written or co-written by lead vocalist David Foster). The leadoff track, "Nothing," is a mid-tempo power pop tune that jangles and introduces listeners to FosterÕs pleasing nasal voice (at first, reminding me of Crowded House and the Dashboard Saviors). "Tidal Wave" is an acoustic track that introduces Beatlesque elements in Bubble's compositions. "Scary Monster" is a fun psych-pop tune, augmented by keyboards, that updates the old "Mr. Spaceman" theme. The ballad "Be Here" and the following song, "Can't Slow Down," accentuate Foster's ability to sound not just Beatlesque...but Lennonesque. "Tell Me What You Want" is an upbeat mid-tempo song that merges Beatles, Knack and Elvis Costello influences. "Steer The Wheel" could be easily mistaken for an Einstein's Sister (Kerry Tucker) tune. "Labeled Again" uses wonderful Sgt. Pepper's instrumentation to create its pysch-pop flavor. "Thank You Good Night" has a Dylanesque signature, and "Eyes Are Closed" completes the disc with a lovely, jangly ballad that is reminiscent of multi-track singer/songwriter David Grahame's tuneful work. This may be pseudo-60s pop, friends, but it's much more than mimicry. The songcraft and instrumental flourishes throughout the album mark Bash Bish as an ambitious and successful example of what is best about today's indie pop scene. The only thing this Bubble is bursting with right now is talent, and this band has a full-length legacy to be very proud of!
--- Eric Sorensen, Amplifier Magazine

Bubble is largely the creation of vocalist/guitarist Dave Foster, who seems to follow the same Shoes/Sneetches-inspired muse as do such contemporary exponents of the form as Jeremy Morris, Bill Retoff and Rich Arithmetic. What sets Bubble apart from those other artists is arrangements that evoke a pseudo-Gothic imagery a la Celestial Winds, with emphasis on acoustic guitar in a quasi-Rain Parade motif (particularly evidenced on "Be Here"). Not a groundbreaking concept, but an engaging one, nonetheless.
---Mike McDowell, Blitz Magazine

How best to describe the music of these well-versed pop pundits who call themselves Bubble? Well, you could say thery're...bubbly. At least most of the time. With eleven expertly crafted compositions, Bubble's "Bash Bish" is an ebulient and engaging...that makes for a fresh and festive listening experience.
   As you might expect from a band named Bubble, most of the songs on "Bash Bish are airy and effervescent: "Rainy Day," "Thank You Goodnight," "Be Here" and "Can't Slow Down" are gloriously giddy and bursting with infectious energy and exhiliration. Clearly, it's music to charm, rather than challenge their listeners. However, as its title implies, "Bash Bish" does provide some contradictions within its crafty approach. The titles say it all. "Scary Monster" lives up to its name, a rumbling rocker with a churning rythym that ultimately steers its way into complete cacophony. "Eyes Are Closed" is unusually dreamy but definitely distinctive.
    Mostly though, Bubble offers a good-natured romp that's well worth a listen. Don't let it blow by.
---Lee Zimmerman, Entertainment News and Views

Remember AM radio? Before formats, there were just great songs. This is Bubble's strength. There are hits a plenty on this CD. Melodies and beats that just scream for you to sing along. Great variety, too!
---Songwriter's Monthly

Following the superb debut mini album released in '96, the New York band finally has its first proper album. Clocking-in at only 36'16" (slightly short for the contemporary standards), they achieve the merit of not including any "fillers" or mere "listenable" songs. All the 11 compostitions have their own nuances and keeping the Bubble signature above all stylistic variations,they establish a colourful kaleidoscope of musical explorations.
   Examples of their inventivness and knack of sublime arrangments are present all over the album, from the ambient beat of "Scary Monster" trespassed by a ghost of a late Lennon sound to the very subtle country twang of "Tidal Wave", there are many surprises and shivering melodic lines amid this genuine pop tapestry. One of the band's strong points is ballads...they are emotional without being tacky and able to echo Badfinger or ELO without sounding derivative-"Labelled Again" with its tripping guitars and atmospheric keyboards or "Eyes Are Closed" with it's passionate cressendo are two perfect examples.
    The production of Fred Smith with drummer Tom DeVito and guitarist/vocalist Dave Foster embellishes every song without unnecessary tricks. There are many guests playing cello, slide guitar, effects, keyboards, upright bass and so on. This instrumentational diversity combines to create a very special pop record. If they distance themselves from the small circle of those going nowhere in the so-called pop scene in America, and try licensing deal in Europe, a much better future can be achieved.
---Fernando Naporano, Bucketful Of Brains

Bubble is the sort of pop band that only stands out when singer Dave Foster hits,--and just barely hits, it sometimes seems--those higher notes. He pushes his voice and the band follows suit, and suddenly, you've got pop-band goose bumps. Once that happens, you hear all the other special little things Bubble does: quirky songs, unfamiliar (read: not overdone) melodies and that positive vibe that only a good pop band generates.
---Time Out NY, 5/2/01

The Artist: Bubble The Disc: "Bash Bish" Performance: A Songwriting: A Sound Quality: A Hometown: Cedarhurst Buying It: www.bubbleland.com, www.notlame.com, www.cdbaby.com
  With "Bash Bish," Bubble keeps afloat the notion of pop's power, the ability of just the right melody and verse to transport a listener to a better place. At its best, the quintet recalls Squeeze ("Can't Slow Down") in its exuberance and Big Star ("Steer the Wheel" and "Eyes Are Closed") in its more drowsy moments.
   There are more influences, of course. From the sound of "Bash Bish," group frontman and chief songwriter Dave Foster has paid attention to the worthy rock of ages, from Lennon and McCartney to Roddy Frame and the aforementioned Squeeze's Difford and Tilbrook team. Producer and ex-Television bassist Fred Smith keeps things airy, not obtuse-thankfully.
   If the 11 songs on "Bash Bish" are any sign of things to come, there's no bursting this Bubble.
---Kevin Amorim, Newsday 5/3/01

AMG Rating: AMG EXPERT REVIEW: In the late '70s, Television was among New York's most exciting new wave bands. So when former Television bassist Fred Smith co-produces a CD, one is anxious to check it out. Smith co-produced Bish Bash, Bubble's first full-length album, with two members of the New York band (singer Dave Foster and drummer Tom DeVito), and while his participation grab's one's attention, it is Bubble's solid songwriting that ultimately keeps it. Although Smith does his part to make the album sound as good as it does, Bubble doesn't need a former Television member to be validated. The songs are memorable, and none of them sound anything like Television. Bish Bash is retro, but not in a new wave sense. Rather, the songs on this CD have a strong late '60s/early '70s flavor. The Byrds, Big Star, Badfinger, and late-period Beatles are obvious influences, as are John Lennon's early '70s solo recordings. Bish Bash contains a few aggressive rockers ("Tell Me What You Want" and "Rainy Day"), but most of the material is reflective and dreamy rather than aggressive. Regrettably, Bubble didn't do nearly as much recording as it should have in the 1990s; the band formed in 1994 and recorded an EP in 1995, and it wasn't until this 2000 release that Bubble finally got around to providing a full-length album. This appealing, if less than groundbreaking, effort makes one hope that Bubble will spend a lot more time in the studio in the future.
-- Alex Henderson, All Music Guide

First of all, I must state front and center that I truly, truly admire albums that are brave enough to clock in at well below the forty minute total mark. That said, Bubble have herein produced one hip, smart, sometimes hard then sometimes ethereal collection of rock'n'pop that is quite modernly, but NEVER obviously, "retro" in its approach. This is in no tiny part due to the eleven songs written and brilliantly sung by Dave Foster, then so-expertly recorded by none other than Fred Smith (of Television!) with Jon Spurney's keyboards -- not to mention U.F.O. effects -- the secret sonic weapon. Best examples? "Tidal Wave" (the great lost Beggars Banquet out-take if ever there was one), "Tell Me What You Want" (expertly teetering between verse/chorus like Foo Fighting XTC), "Scary Monster" (TRIPLE Fantasy Plastic Ono Lennon!) and "Labeled Again," the latter of which can even slightly evoke stadium-caliber P. Floyd to the unprepared. These are all the kind of reference points I scarcely have cause to toss lightly 'round these days, I'll have you know ƒespecially all in one sentence all about one album. Bubble, then? Yes! Is GOOD!
-- Gary Pig Gold, Dead Flowers

What the Press said about our EP...

There is a cool pop scene developing in NYC(The Rooks, Gripweeds, Wunderband, Living Daylights, Nico's Toys, Frank Bango) and Bubble appear to be part of that. Grounded in-between roots of 60's rock rather than heavy 90's pop, the songs run all over the place, but all are very good to great...influences what I hear-Byrds, Bill Lloyd, Flaschcubes, The Records, Jellyfish!
---Not Lame Recordings Store

Here's some authentic muscular power pop, a typically melodic contamination, which could prove fatal when this New York City trio releases it's first album. For the moment, there is only this self-produced six-track EP. All songs - as with The Phenomenal Cats 'Seagirl and 5 Other Dogs' - are significantly sturdy, proving that a short length CD, barely clocking in at 20 minutes, can sometimes be more rewarding than a 65 minute album. In Bubble's case you don't need to program your CD or chose two or three tracks to convince your friend that they are a very promising band. The art of Russ Alderson (bass/vocals), Tom DeVito (drums) and Dave Foster (guitar/vocals) gravitates in its simplicity and unpretentiousness. Raspberries, Honeycombs, Bill Lloyd, 70's Roger McGuinn and Hollies influences shine through in their upbeat melodies, sprightly guitar riffs and purple harmonies. Whilst the music is a bright as kissing the sun, the lyrics are full of bitter-endings, as in "Silver Dollar" (You make me feel like an old silver dollar") or in "Human Question Mark" (I'm the car that you can't drive). The CD closes with a luscious cover of Anthony Newley (actor, cult singer and Bowie's 60s guru) for the surreal film "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory". Bubble's version sounds as though it was recorded in '72, an ideal companion to "Go All the Way". Alongside with The Rooks, The Gripweeds, Wunderband and the Meanwhiles, Bubble complete the list of NYC's top five bands of '96.
---Fernando Naporano, Bucketfull of Brains

Given the current state music is in right now, Bubble is a top contender for the next major label signing. A four-piece hailing from New York City, Bubble make no attempt to try and disguise itself with false originality. I must insist on comparing them to pop bands like Weezer (without the fuzz), Presidents of the United States of America or even Rockpile and the Beatles! The recording and songwriting is all solid, but my favorite tracks were "Invisible Love," "Bye Bye Lullaby" and "Pure Imagination." Great work! I'm sure we'll hear more from Bubble in the days, weeks, years ahead.
---Paul Incitti, The Musicians' Exchange

One meaning of anti-folk is that you can break the cloying boundaries of the genre-by going electric, spacing out, crashing around-and still be meditative, even profound. Locals BUBBLE juggle all the above with Big Star croon and Byrdsy jangle, then drop everything to expose raw gut sensation.
---Natasha Stovall, Village Voice

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