What’s that ringing I hear?

Why, it’s The Ringing Bell, of course.

Derek Webb’s new studio album is set for release on May 1, but there’s no good reason to wait until then to hear it. Head over to TheRingingBell.com and stream the whole thing. Better yet, pre-order the album for an immediate digital download, and get a 96-page graphic novel based on the album when it’s released (and the physical disc, of course).

This is good stuff, folks. May be Derek’s best work yet. A little more “accessible” than I See Things Upside-Down and Mockingbird, so a little bit of the shiny indie cred has worn off, but still . . . great musicianship and great songwriting.

(And yes, seven bucks may be a little steep for shipping, it’s true. Order with the Amazon link above or at a show if you only want the album when it’s released. Just remember: there’s a time for free shipping and there’s a time for exorbitant shipping charges; and this, too, shall be made right.)