Bell Gardens, a musical collaboration between Kenneth James Gibson and Brian McBride, was formed in Los Angeles, California. The duo began their career by exploring various genres, including chamber pop, folk rock, psychedelic pop, and Americana. Their first release, the EP Hangups Need Company, was self-released on their own imprint Failed Better in 2010. In 2012, their debut full-length album, Full Sundown Assembly, was released by Southern Records. The band's second LP, Slow Dawns For Lost Conclusions, was released by Rocket Girl in 2014.