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Brett Dennen
You don’t expect such a sweet-sounding voice to come from a six-foot-five dude, but that’s exactly what you get when singer/songwriter Brett Dennen gets behind the mic. With guitar slung high up on his tall frame and his long red locks flowing, Dennen performs soul-drenched folk narratives with thoughtful lyrics and mellow grooves that captivate audiences wherever he goes. Those performances caught the eye of Rolling Stone…
From MusicWorld, posted 11.19.08
Rupert Gregson-Williams
With a span of projects ranging from the perilous Hotel Rwanda to the perky Over the Hedge, composer Rupert Gregson-Williams is in no danger of being typecast. His music for the comedy I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry, about two straight Brooklyn firefighters (Adam Sandler and Kevin James) who pretend to be a gay couple in order to receive domestic partner benefits, is a mélange of…
From MusicWorld, posted 8.16.07
The Klezmatics
More than 20 years after their formation, the Klezmatics have captured their first Grammy. The New York-based group snared the Best Contemporary World Music Album trophy at the Feb. 11 ceremony. The outift, whose music draws upon Jewish and Eastern European traditions, paired with one of the most traditional of American artists for the winning entry: the late Woody Guthrie. Wonder Wheel featured Guthrie…
From MusicWorld, posted 2.28.07
John Ondrasik Keeps Five for Fighting on Top with ‘Two Lights’
In just a few short years, Five for Fighting has firmly established itself as one of rock’s most earnest—and earnestly rewarding—acts. Built around singer/songwriter John Ondrasik, the group first made waves with its second album, 2000’s America Town (Columbia), featuring the Grammy-nominated song “Superman (It’s Not Easy).” Although already a hit before 9/11, afterwards the tune became a kind of spiritual national anthem, leading to Ondrasik’s being…
From MusicWorld, posted 1.03.07
November Acoustic Lounge Offers Something for Everyone
BMI presented four outstanding singer/songwriters at the November edition of the Acoustic Lounge, featuring the unique talent of Katrina Parker, Josh Allan, Paul O'Connor and Lucy Schwartz. From uplifting ditties and emotive love ballads, to heart-wrenching hymns, this concert had something for everyone. Shown after the…
From News, posted 11.09.06
Lollapalooza Showcases Best New BMI Talent on Day Stage
Lollapalooza invades Chicago's Grant Park again this year August 4-6, and BMI proudly presents a stacked, three-day line-up on its day stage. The only performing right organization with its own stage at the festival, BMI takes advantage of this opportunity to showcase 15 up-and-coming bands from all over the country, including seven buzz bands from the Chicago area. Friday begins at 11:15 a.m., and…
From News, posted 7.23.06
Ben Folds Keeps On Cookin’
Nowadays, countless singer/songwriters aspire to the lofty standards set by Brian Wilson and Paul McCartney, but Ben Folds is one of few whose creativity actually measures up to that of his influential predecessors. Folds's prodigious talents are abundantly displayed on the singer's new Epic Records album, Rockin' the Suburbs. Not only does Folds play all of the instruments on the disc,…
From MusicWorld, posted 10.31.01
They Might Be Giants
The Brooklyn-based duo of John Flansburgh and John Linnell, aka They Might Be Giants, has been exceedingly prolific of late. In recent months, the talented twosome released an Internet-only album, Long Tall Weekend, available exclusively as an MP3 download via www.emusic.com. They've also contributed original songs to Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me, Disney's forthcoming Peter Pan sequel and the TV series Malcolm in…
From MusicWorld, posted 2.29.00
Fleming & John
Unlike some of their contemporaries, Fleming & John don't seem the least bit interested in being the voice of their generation. Avoiding big statements, the duo opts for introspective songs rendered with painterly precision. Their new Universal Records album, The Way We Are, is delectably ambiguous - diverse yet consistent, intelligent yet unassuming, sentimental without stooping to mawkishness. Almost entirely self-produced, arranged and performed,…
From MusicWorld, posted 8.31.99
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