Dusty Springfield, Burt Bacharach/Hal David, Os Mutantes, Astrud Gilberto, Leona Naess, Aimee Mann, Carole King
Sounds Like
Feist, Erin McCarley, Sarah McLachlan, and Leigh Nash all rolled into one
A pop-rock album that will lift you up to soaring new heights and then break your heart. Similar artists: Aimee Mann,
Sarah McLachlan, and Imogen Heap.
EP that includes the breakup song "Don't December".
Download "Ready to Wake Up" FREE until Jan. 1, 2009!
"One of Rolling Stone's top 25 artists on MySpace"
-Rolling Stone Magazine
"A gifted and talented songwriter and performer"
-Music Connection Magazine
"Shannon has recorded some of the most immediate pop music since Damien Rice"
-OutsideLeft.com
As heard on: Indie 103.1FM (LA),
XM Radio, Muzak, Pandora Radio, WPMD.org (Cerritos College Radio), & the CDBaby Podcast.
Hand-picked as one of Rolling Stone’s top 25 best bands on MySpace, Shannon Hurley’s alternative pop style has often been compared to Aimee Mann and Sarah McLachlan, but her songwriting and singing have lifted her to a place that is completely her own.
You might have heard her music, thanks to a deal she inked with Muzak. Her songs can be heard in department stores, restaurants, and grocery stores throughout the U.S.
What caught Muzak's attention was Shannon's debut album "Ready to Wake Up". Shannon invited her heavy-hitting friends to pitch in. KCRW favorite Carmen Rizzo and Guy Erez (producer/writer for Jennifer Love-Hewitt, Sarah Bettens, and Ryan Cabrera) help make this album shine.
What led this Indiana-born artist to this path was moving to LA after studying songwriting with Pat Leonard (hit writer for Madonna). She spent time honing her own material and also became a session musician. By 2005 she was touring with Universal Motown artist Brie Larson, opening for Jesse McCartney, Gwen Stefani, The Black-Eyed Peas, and Gavin DeGraw. She also became a keyboardist/ backup singer for international artist Marina V. In addition to these accomplishments, she is also co-founder for Don't Call Us Tori! (www.dontcallustori.com), a showcase for women singer-songwriters. These shows are held in L.A. venues such as the Hotel Cafe, the Derby, and Tangier.
Shannon was recently commissioned to write a song for the Getty Center exhibit, The Zuccaro Drawings, in which Frederico Zuccaro depicts the struggle of his artist brother Taddeo. Shannon performed at the Getty alongside Tom Freund, Jim Bianco, Beth Thornley, Priscilla Ahn, and Libbie Schrader.
In the summer of 2008, Shannon posted stems to her songs from “Ready to Wake Up” on www.CCMixter.org and www.acidplanet.com. She chose 8 winning submissions out of over 400 to appear on Second Light: The Ready to Wake Up Remixes. The styles range from trip-hop, trance, heavy rock, and ambient.
Shannon was also honored to be a semi-finalist in the contest to find the theme song for the movie Henry Poole is Here. Her tune was chosen over 4,000 contestants to be in the top 30. You can download the song here: www.amiestreet.com/shannonhurley
Shannon moved to Nashville in 2009 and has since then released two singles, "California", and "Beg Steal Borrow", from her upcoming solo album. She also formed an electro-pop project called Lovers and Poets (http://www.facebook.com/loversandpoets), which was featured on BelowZeroBeats, Anji Bee's ChillCast (the largest chill out music podcast on the internet), as well as the discerning music blog Muruch.
Her full-length debut. Ready to Wake Up, is available on iTunes and www.cdbaby.com/shannonhurley3.
Hey Shannon,,i just did a dance remix to your "life is strange",,,like always i love your voice,,hope you like the song,,its probably not your taste in music tho :P
Hey there, Here's one from left field... Ever wondered what to do in the event of a nuclear threat? A while back I came across some very disturbing information, which inspired me to make this video: Living Under the Shadow of the Nuclear Umbrella www.youtube.com/watch?v=UaIim3Rj7L4 Both artistic (ensure you've good enough sound to enjoy the background music!) and educational, it primarily comprises official British government civil defence advice. Though the source materials are somewhat aged, the fundamentals remain relevant today. I encourage all to visit the YouTube web page above to learn more (Show your support! Rate! Comment!) and responsibly re-post and circulate as widely as possible. Help to raise awareness. Say have you checked out my web site (www.faberoptime.com) recently? Take care and keep in touch. Best, Faber. "Just a guy trying to make the world a better place."
Hi, I’m so glad we have become friends! I would love to hear your comments on my new single “Its gonna turn” It would mean a lot to me, thanks again for your friendship! Hope to see you down the road
Thanks for the add! Good to have you as a friend! So great to see the internet in action this way, shortening distances between people. :) I hope all's well with you and that you enjoy checking out my web site at www.faberoptime.com some time. For occasional, new, refreshing, insightful and (possibly?!) valuable content, I encourage you to sign up for my free newsfeed/email newsletter (using the form on site at page right - high quality, low quantity, no spam!). Oh and you might like to take a look at some of my vids on my YouTube channel too! www.youtube.com/faberoptime Take care and keep in touch. Best, Faber. "Just a guy trying to make the world a better place."
Hey Shannon! did you get my message? also, I decided to put the remix back up along with a few other things I made on my music page. check it out when you get the chance to okay? it's myspace.com/rkura
Happy Veterans day to me! and to all the Veterans out there =] take care!
I'm really glad you liked my remix! That really means alot to me more than any contest. Please do come out to CA sometime, okay? You better call me!!!!! I'll message you my new number since my old one is, well, gone. Tell the hubster I said greetings and salutations! Have a great rest of the week!
Hello Shannon!!! I miss you! How's life out there?? I hope you're doing well. I love your music as always; you're doing such a marvelous job with your artwork.
I was rummaging through some cds and found a copy of the remix I made for sunrise. I kinda miss doing that. I wish I won.. hahah
Haha true! I was picking up a card so the music went well with the browsing of thousands of lovely hallmark cards. When will you come back to LA? btw your vids are so awsme!!
I walked into CVS the other day and heard a familiar voice playing over the speakers. It was YOU! Matter of time was playing! Thought that was pretty cool! Hope you are well Shannon!!
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