by Bradley Torreano The Damnwells are an infectious rock quartet that specializes in poppy alternative rock that often journeys into majestic and dreamy territory. Forming around the turn of the century, the Damnwells centered around singer/guitarist Alex Dezen, former Whiskeytown drummer Steven Terry, bassist Ted Hudson, and guitarist Dave Chernis. Recording throughout the spring of 2002, the resulting debut, PMR + 1, came out that fall after a successful stint as Cheap Trick's opening band. In 2003, Bastards of the Beat was released on indie label Sixthman (and then re-released the following year when the band signed to Epic), and after a move to Rounder, their fourth album, Air Stereo, hit shelves in 2006.