By Sammy Ginsberg
Excited to introduce you to the art of Elle Belle.
BIO
An “experimental pop maverick” – All Music Guide
Elle Belle is the alter-ego of award-winning composer/songwriter Christopher Pappas. Pappas grew up in rural New Hampshire, where he started the band The Everyday Visuals. After moving to Los Angeles in 2010, he met Pierre de Reeder, bassist for the venerable L.A. band Rilo Kiley, who signed Pappas to his label that year. Mixed with a variety of genres including psych-rock, soft-rock, pop, and electronic, Elle Belle continues Pappas’ knack for rich, intricate songwriting.
Q&A
LP: How would you describe your art?
Me to a fault
LP: When did you start performing?
When I was very young. My dad was a musician so I grew up with music all around the house. When I was in 8th grade my dad would bring me to the bar and let me play songs when his band was taking a set break.
LP: Who are your influences?
The big ones for me were REM, Nirvana, and Sonic Youth… but later in life: Guided by Voices, Daniel Johnston, Big Star… also a dash of 60’s music that my parents listened to…. 13th Floor Elevators, The Zombies….
LP: If you were given $1,000 dollars for an art project, what would you do?
Buy a Grammy off ebay.
LP: What do you think the function of art is in the 21st century?
To remember who we were, reveal who we are, and hope what we could be.
LP: Why did you sign up to perform at PorchFest 2025?
Because I think community is important and events like this show that people still care about art.
CHECK OUT THEIR ART
Elle Belle will be performing at PorchFest2025!
COME BY and SAY HI!!
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