Jack Conte - voice, piano, guitars, wurlitzer, prepared piano, grand piano, accordion, glockenspiel, programming, synths, melodica.
Ben Grant (Live) - acoustic drum kit, handsonic, djembe, synths, triggers, sleigh bells
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Influences
Incubus, Jeff Buckley, Elliot Smith, Brahms, Jon Brion, Beck, the Mars Volta, Chopin, Brad Mehldau, Ella and Louis, Bjork
Press
"Well, world, watch the hell out! This kid is unbelievably promising. His songwriting ability is otherworldly."
-Smother Magazine
"It feels like a movie -- so well-thought out and layered that I don't know what to think....Conte's become something of an internet phenomenon...."
-Redefine Magazine
"...Conte is a one-man wrecking crew....There is a true talent here and under all of the gleam and shine lies an impressively gifted musician, one that shouldn’t be ignored by anyone."
-Adequacy.net
"San Francisco’s Jack Conte is either on the edge of the next wave of popular music or an eclectic, one of a kind phenomenon.... You have to hear this to believe it."
-Wildy's World
"Conte crafts mountainous cityscapes in a jumble of colliding tangents as he wails amid towering architecture, electric avenues, and alleyways as thrilling as they are foreboding, a ceaseless carousel ride through the modern oddtopia we call civilization.... the guy's a whiz kid and a half and possessed of bravado not often heard.... This sort of daring needs to get out and influence others above and beyond the audience this guy richly deserves."
-AcousticMusic.com
"In browsing Conte's repertoire, difficulty ensues when trying to keep track of how many instruments this prodigy incorporates into his sound. A counting attempt will more than likely require two hands and a few toes....Keep an eye on this talent."
-The Pride Newspaper
"New and original Conte smashes together his instruments to make some brilliant pop tunes.... With a lead track like "Starlight," he'll have no trouble attracting fans and labels alike."
-CDReviews.com
"Conte has poured himself into these 15 minutes, focusing talent and energy into a deliciously honest handful of acoustic electro-pop songs that will force you to listen and understand. These four songs easily manage to prove Conte's songwriting prowess, lifting your spirits and leaving you hungry for more.... Conte is an extremely talented songwriter, and I would not doubt that he will be hitting it big someday."
-Music-Reviewer.com
"...with a moody, concentrated energy, these four songs give your brain a wee workout along with your ears. Classy, tasteful stuff."
-Blogcritics.org
Sounds Like
Muse, Postal Service, The Bird and the Bee, Incubus, Radiohead
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Bio
A child of the new music paradigm, Jack Conte has been jabbing at the acoustic world with electronic punches for years. With the release of the VideoSongs and the Sleep in Color EP, the buzz is starting to build for the third West Coast Tour this March.
The Bay Area native has influences that range from Danny Elfman to Bjork to Chopin, and as a child, whether he was listening to his father playing Bill Evans tunes on the piano or his mother singing old Cole Porter standards, Jack found himself immersed in sound. His live show springs from this diverse spectrum of styles, and it involves multiple keyboards, guitars, jerry-rigged drum pads, and an occasional accordion, all glued together with thumping beats and in-your-face electronics.
As a member of one of the first generations to grow up with computers on demand, Jack comments, “This is a music revolution, and it’s everyone that’s making it happen. It’s the fans, it’s the musicians, it’s the blogging sites, it’s the programmers who make the blogging sites, it’s everyone.”
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There is currently a search for two types of bands for record label consideration.
*** Note: PLEASE IDENTIFY IF YOU ARE IN GROUP 1 OR 2 IN THE SUBJECT LINE OF YOUR RESPONSE. Emails are being reviewed by different representatives.
1. A Pop/Rock/Commercial band with female lead. Band must consist of 2 guitars (Prefer both guitar players to be of lead caliber. However, one lead and one rhythm is acceptable), keyboard/piano, bass, and drums. Lead vocal, followed by backing vocals, in that order, is a plus as it relates to other members of the group. Average age of the band cannot exceed 28 years of age.
* Group must have an outstanding lead vocalist. ** Musicianship throughout the entire band must be very strong. *** Group cannot currently be under any contract of any type that is related to the music industry.
2. A Modern Rock band with male lead. Must be a complete band but there are no prerequisites as it relates to the make up of the band. Average age of the band cannot exceed 23 years of age.
* Group must have an outstanding lead vocalist. ** Musicianship throughout the entire band must be very strong. *** Group cannot currently be under any contract of any type that is related to the music industry.
XXX - If you meet the minimum qualifications as described above. Email a link for your MySpace Page and if applicable, a link for your website to: recordingartistsearch@gmail.com
Only send one email with your links. Due to the volume of responses normally received for these types of opportunities. After review of your material, you will only be contacted if there is an interest in attending one of your shows by a label representative. As such please to not send any follow up emails regarding selections. If you were not contacted back, there was not an interest.
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Thanks for making so much great music! When I get paid again I'm going to jackcontemusic.com and clicking the "buy everything" button for sure. And Pomplamoose is great also!
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I love all your music man! I'm still waiting for a tutorial on the super mad scientific secrets you use to create videosongs. I'm going to start doing that for our music. -David
Man I just found out about you like a week ago and I must say I am so impressed. I have been a musician since age 7. I am very impressed with your talent. You now have a new fan and I am spreading the word.
