In 2008, great things are happening for Todd. His song "The Good Fight" has been featured on Q104.3 in New York and receives regular airplay on Sirius Satellite Radio's OutQ, where he has been featured in an interview and live in-studio performance. Todd is currently wowing audiences in downtown NYC clubs with his stripped-down acoustic sets while he works on new material. In the coming months, Todd will be a guest on "The Mitch Albom Show" and will have an interview and video performance featured on Billboard.com. This summer he will be performing with his full band at The Wave Gathering festival in Asbury Park, N.J. as well as the Seaside Music Festival in Seaside Park, N.J.
Paula Valstein has a story to tell and combined with some of New York City’s most talented musicians, this story can be heard in a way so unique that any listener can relate and understand.
Raised in Tel-Aviv, Paula discovered her Grandmothers Piano at the age of four. At age six Paula fell in love while composing songs taken from her mother’s poetry. With the fire it ignited the drive and passion followed suit and she enrolled in the most prestigious music school Israel has to offer. Just four years later, she would play her first concert to an audience exceeding one hundred eager listeners. At fifteen with the piano mastered and the creativity blossoming, she took her love for Classical music and cross pollinated it with the world of song-writing. Combining her passion for both genres, Paula started to discover a voice of her own. Music became an outlet for Paula to voice the turmoil surrounding her in the beautiful landscapes of the Middle East. After making a name for herself in Israel, Paula came to New York to conquer the world. It didn’t take long for the sophisticated listeners and respected musicians of the city to love and respect the talents of this beautiful Songstress. Paula became a regular in all of the intimate rooms of New York. Fans line the blocks to hear her sold out shows at such venues as ROCKWOOD MUSIC HALL, THE BITTER END and JOE'S PUB. Audience members leave with an overwhelming sense of fulfillment as Paula reaches out with her words and energy to touch the souls of each individual listener. With Paula Valstein comes a breath of fresh air. Her music is so honest and telling it compels the listener to share their own stories through any outlet available. It is not everyday that we come across a talent so exceptional and unique as Paula Valstein.
Currently based in New York City, but raised in the cornfields of Bucks County, Pennsylvania, Alec Gross has been touring the basements, bars, clubs, concert halls, and open spaces of these United States for the past few years, composing, performing, and recording albums of original songs along the way.
His most recent work has shown a growing focus on identifying and utilizing those elements of popular music, which are both ageless and immediate. His fluency in folk and traditional idioms, as well pop music styles, is unmistakable as he injects contemporary themes, storylines, and sensibilities into honest and timeless melodies and song structures. Having been featured nationally on television and radio, and bolstered by his rabid touring schedule, Alec's audience continues to grow, attracting devoted music fans hungry for an honest and original voice.
Shayna Zaid's unique vibe and signature sound encompasses many culturally diverse influences stemming from her childhood in Malaysia to her coming of age in the United States. Shayna's soulful voice is unmistakable; powerful yet tender, strong yet sweet, and mature beyond her years. Combining very catchy hooks, heavily textured background vocals, clever lyrics, and beat driven music, Shayna's music can compete with anything on radio today. Charisma and personality pour out of Shayna and her music, making it remarkably commercial, yet authentic and unique.
With the release of 'Half A World Away' and her current (work in progress) 2007 EP project under her belt, Shayna is hoping to gain the support of her home country and is determined to make her mark and climb up the International radio charts someday soon. Shayna delivers an amazing and dynamic live show that displays her captivating power and personality, her exotic beauty, and her incredible musical prowess. Shayna Zaid is positioning herself as a new force in the music world that is sure to be enrapturing.
It's hard to find an artist that penetrates today's music with an undeniable timeless quality in voice and authenticity like Wes Hutchinson. His songs are saturated with melody, heart felt lyrics, and music that bridges pop & rock sensibility.
Influenced by soul, timeless folk, and unforgettable rock records, Wes issues a sound that is deep rooted and real. Since moving to New York City a year and a half ago, Wes has enjoyed success as an unsigned artist. Wes was named grand prizewinner of the BMI-sponsored Rock Boat Song Contest in 2004, which lead to an opening slot for Shawn Mullins. He also had the opportunity to play a private industry showcase for Billboard Magazine at the prestigious Core Club in Midtown Manhattan, which landed him in Billboard magazine on the 'Backbeat' page. "Things we need the most" was the featured song in MTV's hit series Laguna Beach. Other songs of Wes' have been featured on TV shows and DVD compilations such as Boston Public, Rozwell, Party of Five DVD, The Young and the Restless and the Season 2 Laguna Beach DVD.
Bringing it with a mini-three-hook symphony of flashy, yet dirty goodness... And leaving room for the anthemic soaring Luke White vocals... Ben Romans, The Click 5
From the studio to the stage, everything is spinning around three themes: love, sex, and madness. ATOMICTOM pulls from previous decades' sounds like The Cure and The Smiths, and mixes those with modern day pop rockers like The Dandy Warhols and The Killers. The lyrics revolve around personal experiences, jealous overtones ("Maybe I'm Wrong") and obsessive behavior ("Secret Fascination").
ATOMICTOM assembles from the four corners of the U.S. and now call the "Big Apple" their home. They released their first EP in June of 2005, revamping it with newer recordings in May 2006, and they recently released the dance-able single "You Always Get What You Want". Expect an EP to include that single plus another fan favorite - "Play That Dirty Girl" - within the next few months.
ATOMICTOM will be on tour in the summer of 2007 around the New York City area, and in the fall down the East coast, after which they'll head back to the studio and begin tracking a full length album to be released sometime in the spring of 2008. Don't forget to check out their "making of" video, now viewable on youtube.com.
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