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Who is Alyse Black?
“There are some voices that stop you in your tracks and make you listen, and Alyse Black is a great example.”
- Eclectic Mix Podcast -
With a crimson silk voice set to deceptively lovely pop tunes, Alyse Black embodies the red-headed siren singer-songwriter. Drawing on a wide variety of influences, from Bjork to Billie Holiday, from Tom Waits to Tori Amos, from Piaf to Portishead, Alyse creates a delicate world of bright colors and lilting pleasure ' creating a 'hazy rose-hued state of mind where sensuality is key and reality is just a dirty word.'
- Brittany Brown Reviews -
Alyse’ alternative-pop sophomore album, “For You,” was recorded and produced by Ryan Peacock (Foo Fighters, Ra Ra Riot, Blonde Redhead, The Gossip) and is due out October 1st, 2009. Her first album, “Too Much & Too Lovely” won 1st place in Billboard’s Annual World Song Contest in Jazz among many other awards. In addition her US tour in 2008, Alyse performed numerous major music festivals around the States. This year, Alyse will tour the US from August through October and Europe later in the year to celebrate the release of “For You.”
Alyse left a short corporate career to sing on the streets of Pike Place Market in Seattle. One day, the pianist for a local group wandered by, listened for a moment, and then explained that he liked her style. He needed another singer for a show that night at a local club. There was no looking back. From trekking in Nepal to roadtripping the USA. From working for the US House of Representatives in high school to starring in musicals. Completing three degrees at the University of Washington, running a marathon, building an elementary school in Costa Rica, attending Barbazon modeling school, and living in France, Germany, Peru, Czech Republic, and more. Alyse’ eclectic life is all fodder for her award-winning songs.
"Black boldly channels Bjork, Billie, and Bush (Kate, not GW). Best yet, this jazzy, arty, oddball epic also sounds like Alyse Black more than any of her influences."
- Roctober Magazine -
While Alyse's songwriting could be likened to the playful jazziness of Regina Spektor, Alyse's voice has been described as a cross between the voices of Tori Amos and Norah Jones. Because Alyse's major influences run the gamut from Billie Holiday to Tom Waits, her writing is at once quirky and sultry.
Alyse was born into a house of Ragtime piano and musical theater. She learned her first notes on the piano from her father before she can remember. She first ventured onto a stage alone to sing at age six. She began violin at 10 and quit violin at 11 in favor of voice. She began to toy with a guitar around 15. She first recorded in a studio at 17. At 18, Alyse felt the call of the singer-songwriter but couldn't follow. She then freaked out and didn't turn in a completed application to Juilliard at 19. Oddly enough, she went to business school and entered the corporate world. It didn't take long to realize that was a mistake. So she left to follow her passion on the streets of Pike Place Market in Seattle.
Discography
"For You," Alyse's sophomore solo album, is planned for release on October 1st!
"Too Much & Too Lovely" released in 2007. The album is available for purchase at most major online retailers.
Current News
Alyse will perform a two-week tour with Sarah Peacock and Aly Tadros, performing songs all together with a backing band - a la Hotel Cafe style. The three girls will tour some of the best venues in Texas, beginning and ending in Austin. With three award-winning recording and touring artists working together, the song choices just got choosier. Each of these songstresses has a recent release, with several of their albums releasing right before the tour. Video updates of the tour will be posted on YouTube for fans to follow the adventure! Radio and media stops will be planned throughout the tour. The tour will be full of moments and shows not to be missed! Check out more at http://www.MySpace.com/SirensNBoots!
"Stood for Stand for" won the Independent Singer-Songwriter Awards in Jazz and "Wouldn't It Be Nice?" was a finalist in Adult Contemporary! Check out more info at The Independent Singer-Songwriter Association's Website!
Alyse was selected as StereoFame.com's very first Artist of the Month! Check her out at Alyse' StereoFame.com Website!
"Stood for Stand for" made 1st place on OurStage.com's Jazz Channel and "Emeline" made top ten on OurStage.com's Indie Pop Channel for the month of August!
Alyse will be performing at Denver's Monolith Music Festival and Cincinnati's MidPoint Music Festival in September!
On April 2, 2008, this page officially broke 600 song plays in one day!
"Wouldn't It Be Nice?" has been selected for feature on MyCoke.com!
"Stood for Stand for" just received first place in Billboard's 15th Annual World Song Contest in the category of Jazz! This is a huge honor, and it comes with many benefits - prizes, press, and "all that jazz." Another huge honor is playing at the Branson Music Industry Conference, Workshop and Festival for the chance to win more prizes and "recognition." Stay tuned for more info!
"Too Much & Too Lovely" is now on Pandora.com!
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Recent Reviews & Feature Stories
San Antonio Current Review + Article + Interview - November 2008
MadeLoud.com Album Review of "Too Much & Too Lovely"
Live Review of ZOLA performance - November 2008 - by 103.1 KCDA
MadeLoud.com Article + Interview for Monolith Music Festival
JazzReview.com
Suite101.com LIVE REVIEW by Brittany Brown
LooseyLucy Review
SingerUniverse - Singer of the Month Article
Urban Mainstream Magazine
Billy Sheppard
Indie eZine
All Indie Radio
Revolving Doors Radio
A Sample of Radio Stations Playing "Too Much & Too Lovely"
iRadio in LA
KEXP 90.3 FM in Seattle, WA
KRIM LP FM 96.3 in Payson, AZ (Kit's Korner)
The Que 98.2 FM Online Radio
Hope FM 90.1
WFSS The Planet (Fayetteville, North Carolina)
Radio Corax (Halle, Germany)
WBCX 89.1 FM (Gainsville/Atlanta, Georgia)
SmoothJazz.com
KMBH Radio (Harlingen, Texas)
Willinois.com
KSUA 91.5FM (Fairbanks, Arkansas)
The HotSpot Radio Network (Westchester, Ohio)
WaccRadio.org (Mays Landing, New Jersey)
DaTempo Lounge @ www.Sky.FM
InTimeRadio.com (Hot Springs, Arkansas)
SonRise Radio
Now on Pandora.com - customizable internet radio!
Radio Gets Wild
The Fevered Brain Of RadioMike Podcast
The Band House Live
Indie Mart on Live365
Gator Radio
WGAD.NET
Awesome Radio/IndiShowcase (DJ - Skys)
Curtrog Radio (3 Stations)
Winter Marquee on live365
Madame Fly on live 365
And many more...
Podcasts Playing "Too Much & Too Lovely"
DigiVegas Indie Podcast - featuring entirely Alyse's Music
Unsigned Underground Podcast - featuring entirely Alyse's Music
Eclectic Mix Podcast - featuring entirely Alyse's Music
Radio8Ball with Andras Jones - Podcast featuring entirely Alyse's Music - Live!
Nette Radio
MostlyTunes.com Podcast
Mike's HotDish Podcast
JasonKnows Podcast
Other Miscellaneous Sites About Alyse
Alyse's Billboard Page
Alyse's Airplay Direct Page
Alyse's BETA Records Page
Alyse's Band Booking Genius Page
Alyse's Stereo Fame Page
Alyse's Amie Street Page
Alyse's IAC Music Page
Alyse's Artist Server Page
Alyse's Austin Chronicle Page
Alyse's YouTube Page
Alyse's theSixtyOne Page (vote songs to the top of their genre)
Alyse's OurStage Page (vote songs to the top of their genre)
Alyse's Idio Mag Site (Personalized music magazine to your own tastes!)
Alyse's Unsigned Artists Site (Unsigned Artists is a budding social music site - I can't wait to see this one as it takes off!)
Alyse's The Stranger Page (The Stranger is an AWESOME local Seattle newspaper/magazine with great music news, etc)
Alyse's Music Nation Page
Alyse's iLike.com Page:
Alyse's Facebook.com Artist Page
Alyse's 4SpotLight Page
Alyse's iJamr.com Page
 
Alyse's EPK
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