Vocals, Keyboards - Scott Simons /
Synths - Jeremy Batten /
Bass - Brent Bunner /
Drums - Chris Russell
Influences
Too many to mention... but I will try... This doesnt mean 'sounds like', these are just musicians that I really enjoy and have shaped or affected me one way or another. I'll keep adding as I think of them.
The Beatles, Aimee Mann, Elvis Costello, Joe Jackson, Ben Folds, Peter Gabriel, Jellyfish, Queen, Jon Brion, David Garza, Billy Joel, Fiona Apple, Howard Jones, Genesis, Phil Collins, Paul Simon, Rhett Miller, Spoon, The Shins, Death Cab for Cutie, Postal Service, Coldplay, Radiohead, Sarah McLachlan, Weezer, Andrew Bird, The Police, Sting, Imogen Heap, Brian Wilson, Kraftwerk and much much more...
Scott Simons' "Start Of Something EP" now available on CD!
"Start Of Something EP" availabe on iTunes
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Following the buzz created by his radio and Internet smash cover of Rhianna's "Umbrella,” Scott Simons released his solo debut on Rostrum Records this year.
On the radio, his simple emotive interpretation of "Umbrella" was added on Q101 in Chicago, LIVE 105 in San Francisco, 94.9 The Sound in Cincinnati and WROX in Norfolk and was spun on many other stations - big and small - all over the United States. Overseas, Scott's "Umbrella" was in rotation on 2fm in Ireland and several stations in Germany.
Scott's surprise breakout single received praise on countless Internet pop culture sites such as TMZ.com, ArjanWrites.com and Pink Is The New Blog, and garnered Scott several hundred thousand plays on MySpace and other music listening sites. Scott's broad-based appeal was also evidenced by the hundreds of fans all over the world who uploaded user-created "fan videos" to YouTube featuring Scott's music. "Umbrella" is currently available on iTunes, as is his first internet-only single, "Ruin."
Due to this viral media attention, Simons' debut "Start of Something EP" has been highly anticipated. Produced by himself and Ted Comerford and mixed by Micah Wilshire, the EP features all new original material highlighting Simons' unique sound of synth and piano-driven melodic pop.
Scott has been performing his new material live around the country and has recently shared the stage with One Republic and Keane. This past year, Scott was signed by major independent publisher Bug Music/Windswept, which also represents such artists as Wilco, Ryan Adams, and many more. As a songwriter, Scott is managed by Sandy Roberton at World's End Management in Los Angeles and has been working with and writing for artists on Mercury, Island Def/Jam, Atlantic, Hollywood, Epitaph Records and more. His music has been heard on MTV's "The City" and in a national spot for West Virginia University.
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Taped the WVU game in case anything was missed @ game! It was great to hear "Start of Something" Imagine all the ppl watching that game from home today. Not everyone goes out in the pouring freezing cold weather to watch a game! Love it..... happy for you!
Hey just showing some love! Thanks for your friendship. When you get a chance, please come by my page and tell me if you like my music⦠Thanks for the feedback! www.myspace.com/nessadovemusic
Hey Scott, great show at Jammin Java! Too bad Todd couldn't jam. Thanks for signing my ticket prinout...now I have it in writing you'll play "Speak My Mind" next time ::evil laugh:: If not...well...you don't wanna break the heart of this guy in my profile pic, do ya? ;-)
scott, great job at The J tonight. i'll send you stuff as i get it in. hopefully we can "start something" good. let's write a hit together...or i can just watch you write it and cheerlead with my pom pom....er...umm what?
safe travels
looking forward to douchebag thursdays and bird rockets
Hey Scott, it has been really cool to come watch you play the last couple of weeks, you guys do a really great job. and i was the one to challenge you with Faithfully lol but you did a great job!! have fun on vacation!!
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