Bern-
Recent Collaborators: Mark , Joe, Joe Kelly, Nicole, Adam, Bruno, Catherine, Shawn, and HoZaY
(complete list soon)
Influences
Jeff Buckley, P.J. Harvey, U2, Coldplay, Travis, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, The White Stripes, The Strokes, New Order, Squeeze, Siouxsie and the Banshees, Led Zeppelin, The Clash, Radiohead, Tears For Fears, The The, The Smiths, James, The Verve, Bjork, Tori Amos, Rufus Wainright, The Stills, Tegan and Sara, Communique, Keane, Postal Service, Doves, Eurythmics, Sinead O'Connor, Talk Talk, Louscious Jackson, Moby, Lamb, Hooverphonic, Chemical Brothers,The Police, Everything But the Girl, Depeche Mode, Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Patsy Cline, Billie Holiday, Rockabilly, Old jazz, Soul, Blues, Late 70s -80s Punk/New Wave, Literature, Films, Life in general, blue eyes
Sounds Like
...the soul of some emotional androgynous girl who smokes and drinks red wine often.
Buy BERN on CD Baby
It's Not You, It's Me
http://cdbaby.com/cd/bernmusic
Northern New Jersey indie-artist Bernadette Malavarca began her songwriting and performing career over ten years ago at just 14 years old. She spent most of her musical life performing acoustically in coffeehouses and clubs throughout New Jersey and New York. Shes sung in the intimate settings of such venues as Side Walk Café and CB's Gallery in NYC, where she played her first label showcase at just 16.
In 1999, she formed a melodic punk trio called Lullabi and toured the tri-state area regularly. Before disbanding in 2001, the trio recorded Peru, a haunting, punk-new wave, limited edition EP, recorded by Gabe Anel of Interplanetary Productions.
At 21, in search of a fresh direction, Bern left Lullabi and the group disbanded. Although the punk-new wave vibes of the trio were dear to her heart, Bern was seeking a broader musical representation, one that better reflected her musical diversity. She wanted to create something a step more refined than punk, less entrapping than acoustic- singer songwriter, more universal than new wave, feeling no single one of those avenues alone were quite fitting. Shed always kept in mind the advice Amy Ray of the Indigo girls gave her at SXSW when she was just coming into this abyss of the music industry, Try to make something that is just you. Tune out everything else thats going on.
In 2002, Bern got the opportunity to do just that. Along with friends and colleagues Mark Stevens and Joe Purdie, Bern began tracking at Highland Studio what would become her first LP, its not you, its me. The record was released in late summer 2004.
Its not you, its me accomplishes something very important as a debut record. It introduces a distinct style and vibe that is Bern. All of the colors came together, as far apart as they are alone, punk, rhythm and blues, pop, and created a new color. The genre may be nameless, but what comes across is cohesive, unified, fresh, and promising. When asked once by a reporter for the Jersey paper The Record what her ultimate goal was as a music artist, she replied, Longevity. I want to make music that doesnt grow old. Something thats timeless, like jeans and a t-shirt. Her debut is a step in that direction.
The album has its humble flaws. It does not have the sparkle of pro-tools, and high-end production of many major label products. Bern does not try to create the pretense of that kind of artist. It mirrors more the production style of such bands as the White Stripes, a bit raw and analog sounding, yet the essence of music is not sacrificed. It still comes across, with promise, that there is more to come of this vibe, and the sound will grow with the artist.
Fusing all her colors, her blues, her brights and darks, Bern is currently pounding the pavement DIY style. After a series of tour dates with a full band in summer 05 and sprinkled solo performances in 06, she's back to writing and recording. Studio projects pending official release are "Moving in Place," an EP capturing the live band of 2004/2005, and a second full-length (untitled). Stay tuned.
So sorry I didn't get a chance to speak to everyone after your set at Van Gough's, but you were all amazing, great sound, great style, and the friends I brought with me were really impressed as well. Can't wait for Loop Lounge!
Ahh, Apparently we're already friends! And I'm an insomniac! T'was truly a pleasure to really get to talk with ya tonight. Hopefully, it wasn't the last time! Keep up the rawk! Stay in touch :) -Robbie
Hi Bern and the Brights…thanks for the ADD! Nice to meet You! I’m Mugician! I really enjoyed listening to your music! You’re songs are Awesome! Best wishes…much respect for you and your accomplishments…nicely done!
Salut!!
Thanks for the add and for taking a listen...much appreciated..any comment or feedback would be great...this year flew by so fast...I had fun this New Years Eve night, anyways I can't believe it's almost 2008!!Happy New Year from Bangkok :)
YOuna
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