Influences: Gin, Jack, Red Wine...and this nice leather sofa at Tricky Timmy's Studio...
Oh, and this glorious piano at Heritage Pianos...
Sounds Like
MORE LIKE, music I love and grew up on, or am growing up on, and has therefore influenced me: Tori Amos, Alanis Morrisette, Coldplay, Radiohead, Paula Cole, Audioslave, Faith No More, Metallica, Pantera, Mike Patton, Imogen Heap, Katatonia, John Mayer, Dave Matthews, Chopin, Rachmaninoff, Debussy...many others
When the girl next door is impassioned to tell-it-like-it-is, you meet Dasha. And for all those caught in the line of fire, you likely deserved it. With writing that is "...dramatic, dynamic, emotive, and unpredictable" (Gian Fiero - The Muse's Muse), Dasha showcases her own style of modern day piano-centric rock in a very unforgettable way.
Dasha, a classically trained pianist (Royal Conservatory, ARCT), grew up listening to an unlikely mix of Rachmaninoff, Chopin, Pantera, Metallica, Tool, Faith no More and Guns n Roses. She wrote her first song when she was 13, received a Factor grant soon thereafter and currently spends most of her time on stage, writing new material, or recording in the studio.
In the last four years on the music scene, Dasha’s notable accomplishments include receiving an initial clothing sponsorship from Machine Clothing out of Toronto ON, playing 200+ gigs which included touring to Toronto and New York, receiving frequent radio play on Vancouver's rock giant 99.3 CFOX's Indie Night In Canada, playing twice Live On Air on CFOX (6 O'Clock Rock Report as well as on Indie Night In Canada), and playing live on local TV show Urban Rush, securing a second clothing sponsorship with Apartment Clothing, receiving musical features and interviews on numerous webzines, and receiving multiple songwriting awards.
Over the last two years Dasha has had the honour of recording piano and vocals for several artists:
- State of Shock “Best I Ever Had” (Universal/Republic),
- The Veer Union “Over Me” (2006 Independent release) and two subsequent tracks on their upcoming 2008 major label release (Universal/Motown) ,
- Sasha Hall “Headlong”, “You Don’t Know Me” and “Hand it Over”,
- Michelle Will “Stuck in Yesterday”, “Happy Place”, “Once a Child”, and “How it Feels”,
- Ashley Dube “Inside Out”, and
- Muspellheim “Hate Found, Love Lost” to name a few.
Dasha most recently finished recording 3 new tracks with producer Jeff Dawson (Daniel Powter, State of Shock). She is currently in the studio writing and recording. Stay tuned for forthcoming material.
RECENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
2007 - "Downhill" receives Honorable Mention for 14th Annual Billboard World Song Contest
2007 - "Self-Destructive" receives Honorary Award for The Great American Song Contest
2007 - "Can We Wait" receives an Honorable Mention for the We Are Listening 2006 Songwriter Awards
2006 - Released Full-Length CD "It's Just A Number"
2006 - "Downhill" receives airplay on 99.3 CFOX's Indie Night In Canada
2006 - "The Last Time" 1 Song on Project Opus.com
2006 - Winner of 3 Muse's Muse Awards 2006 Muse's Muse Awards
2006 - Dasha and her band secured a clothing endorsement with Apartment Clothing, an innovative company that retails at such notable chains as Holt Renfrew and Bloomingdales, as well as several other reputable shops throughout Canada, the US, and Japan.
2006 - Received a 2 week feature interview and spotlight on Project Opus
2006 - December Featured Artist Profile on Online Rock
2006 - December Featured Artist Profile on Catsask Music & Entertainment
2006 - "Atheist" was added to indie104.com in Los Angeles
2006 - Received a feature interview on Locals 102.7
2005 - Dasha received a Factor Professional Demo Award for 3 new songs
ALBUM REVIEWS:
"Dasha's writing talent is immense and her potential for industry success is enormous...she is simply on another level. Both the music and publishing industries will strike gold when they get their hands on her catalogue. Congratulations on completing a project that is commercially strong, artistically developed, and musically sound." (Gian Fiero - The Muse's Muse - READ MORE!)
"What a perfectly-expressed declaration of emotions. Dasha Postnikova's collection of tunes are soaring, cascading realms of power balladry. Move over boys, here come the ladies. Postnikova's voice is rough yet still undeniably feminine, and in its stronger moments not unlike Alanis Morissette." (Andy Scheffler - CORDMAG.com - READ MORE!)
"Dasha's powerful, personal vocals and melodic piano style is supported by a solid band. Listening to her, we discover a full rock sound that grabs you with its power and then treats us to some interesting arrangements. Its classic, but not at all predictable." (Project Opus Team - ProjectOpus.com - READ MORE!)
"As unique as her name, Dasha's music is a brilliant compilation of grace, exquisite talent, intellect, rock and freedom. Compared to Tori Amos, Alanis Morrisette and Fiona Apple, Dasha Postnikova far exceeds the comparison in her own rights. Her strong classical training shines in a fabulous rhythm of rock, and heartfelt lyrics accomplished by life experiences." (L. Fine - Northeast In-Tune Magazine - READ MORE!)
"When the first few chords rung out...I knew Dasha was about to hit me with something special. Her songs are so well written, listening to them is a real treat. The overall musical composition is so engaging when she lets go. Wonderful piano, guitar, hard rock melodies and extremely powerful lyrics bring her basket of musical goodies right to the senses. " (Cats Ask Reviews - Featured Artists on Catsask Music & Entertainment - READ MORE!)
"With guitars, bass, drums and lush harmonies propelling her well-laid foundation of lyrics and piano into clean, sky-high rock ballads and anthems, there are also quieter moments, such as “Shaded,” in which Dasha’s classical roots do shine subtly through those expertly tickled ivories." (Steve Gunn - Onlinerock.com - READ MORE!)
Listening now. The new songs rule! I like "Pathogen" the best. LOVE that dark piano line!!! :D Your voice and lyrics continue to be top quality, girl. Kudos!!!! Hope we run into each other soon!
Dasha,Dasha,Dasha.... The new songs are awesome!Love them all,but...especially the MONSTER!!!!!!Oh my goodness,I was singing it for three days,couldn't stop!!!:))))It's amazing just like I thought it would be:) Great job!!! KATRINA
