Jezebel Music recently said: "WLSC2007 Finalist Chris Maher... sang about a dangerous topic – love ('love, it is a theory, it does not really exist') – in the refreshing mix of intelligence, wit, and straight up catchy fun that he’s known for."
Earlier, Jezebel Music said: "Chris Maher never lets his lovers hold him back from a good bought of clever wordplay. 'How to Lie' is an ironic bid-thee-farewell with a bit of bile in the delivery and a healthy dose of optimism. Maher has a slew of songs like this; 'Heather' snagged him a finalist slot in the 2007 Williamsburg Live Songwriter Competition."
Jezebel Music also said: "It's clear that [he's] got something extra special going on." And: "Chris Maher [is] a strong performer... His lyrics were witty and imaginative, his confidence brimming."
Of Some Songs!, Urban Folk thought: "On Chris Maher's teaser EP of songs from his long-in-the-works debut full-length [his songs] stand up next to David Dondero's South of the South, mostly in the slightly country instrumentation and the personal-but-not-too-much-information subject matter... The strongest song on this EP is 'The Happy Kind,' [a] simple voice, guitar and harmonica song not unlike something off Paul Westerberg's Stereo... This is strong promising stuff."
Also mused Urban Folk: "Instantly likeable, he sings great song after great song... Take any chance you can to see this guy perform live!"
As Put It On Promotions put it: "A Lo-fi Anti-folk Mark Eitzel for the 21st Century!"
Wrote FunFunFun: "[A] wit and an energy that was so entartaining and watchable. He sang of lazy days on the streets of New York, love equations and ways to deceive... Chris had me enthralled throughout."
Advertised Melting Vinyl: "[One] of NYUSA's more articulate artists."
According to Queens Amongst Idiots: "The fun really starts with anti-folk singer Chris Maher. He sings sweet songs about love and eating Chinese food on the roof of his car... His lyrics are smart, perceptive and witty and his melodies are charmingly understated."
Said Nadav of WMBR's Phoning It In: "[Songwriter] and all around Good Dude and Nice Guy Chris Maher... phones it in from Seattle, WA. Poor cel phone quality can't destroy these songs; so good they're untouchable."
So says Tiny Mix Tapes: "Maher's brand of acoustic guitar is likeable... The melodies are very pop ready; shades of... Sam Beam and Devendra Banhart can be found in his playing."
"mE=mc²" (Live in Poughkeepsie, New York)
May 9th, 2008 Courtesy of David Knowles
"How to Lie" (Live in Hannover, Germany)
October 28th, 2006 Courtesy of piwitiwi
ALSO: Chris' "Pretty Smile", from his upcoming debut album, is featured in the new short film, Last Days of Dirty Shoes, directed by filmmaker Joerg Steineck. Watch it HERE!
Chris Maher - Some Songs! (CDR, 2006)
A Limited Edition, Tour-Only EP that features two rough mixes from the upcoming Epigram... album, three exclusive acoustic takes of other Epigram... songs and the 2004 demo of "mE=mc(squared)"!
SOLD OUT!
Various - DR. RHINOCEROS, Or How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Love The Charge (Baskerville Hill, 2005)
Chris Maher - 'What Was Magnetic' (RiYL Books, 2005)
Chris Maher's first book of poems and drawings! Features 12 poems and almost as many drawings. Hand-numbered first printing of 100 copies! The first release from RiYL Books!
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The Morningsides - Debut 7-inch (RiYL Records, 2004/2007)
The first and only release from Chris's band with Sam James and Johnny Dydo of The WoWz. Two songs recorded by Walter Martin of the Walkmen. Originally released as a limited 7-inch back in May 2004, now finally available on iTunes, etc.
3rd Annual WAGSTOCK this Sunday, June 21st!! Wagstock is free for all. Bring blankets, pets, brew, snacks and snuggle up on the grass with your sweetie pie.
I'm happy to announce that my new album "Songs From The Films Of David Lynch" is out now.
"Truly unsettling and perplexingly brilliant... testament to both the quality of Lynch’s soundtracks and Truax’s talents" - The Skinny
"Truax is paying homage to a kindred spirit with this album. It's the best kind of tribute – affectionate and respectful, but with its own quirks and imaginative leaps and its own distinct identity." -The Scotsman
Hi New-Yorkers ! If someone here is curious of the French pop-folk scene, I wanted to tell you that I would play at Sidewalk Café (94 av. A, Manhattan) next tuesday at 11 pm. xxx isabelle
As always, we at StageBuddy would like to invite you to our FREE StageBuddy Live show: a mix of Theatre, Comedy & Music, along with Prizes & Giveaways! Every Saturday 6-7pm in Times Square & now join us afterwards for our open mic! We'd love to see you there!
Chris Maher - Some Songs! (CDR, 2006)
Various - DR. RHINOCEROS, Or How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Love The Charge (Baskerville Hill, 2005)
Chris Maher - 'What Was Magnetic' (RiYL Books, 2005)
The Morningsides - Debut 7-inch (RiYL Records, 2004/2007)
