You know how sometimes people sound familiar, while also sound original and fresh? I'd say Wil Deynes is like that. Put Ben Folds, Dashboard Confessionals and Keane in a blender, hit the switch and the sound you hear will be Deynes.
With a recent feature in BLENDER MAGAZINE and NPR's open mic. His has a pop sensibility that appeal to all ages, a timeless sound that is gaining Wil a steady following on the east coast.
Fans are surprised to find out that he didn't lay out big bucks on his debut EP, Stay. (Actually, he recorded it in his hallway.) A Mac tech by day, Do it Yourself(DIY) is something he lives by. He has managed to promote himself throughout myspace.com, facebook.com and garageband.com gaining fans by the thousands. On myspace alone, he has achieved over 1 million, Won the 1 spot for "Super Wonderful" at ourstage.com, as well as featured as track of the Day and best male vocals for his track 'Say Goodbye' at garageband.com
Wil is influenced by by a variety of singers and songwriters. His record collection includes everything from Sinatra through the 80s to today's Top 40. Wil is always listening for inspiration—whether it's to people talking on the subway, arguing and laughing on the streets of his Bronx neighborhood, or by just checking out other NYC artists.
Wil's songs have also been played on MyNetwork TV's Desire, Wicked Wicked Games and Secret Obsessions, Maxim Online's Anna De La Garza Video Shoot. His songs "Stay" and "Super Wonderful" charted in the top 10 on American Idol Underground.
Wil is also becoming a favorite on the pod safe music network getting spins on the godfather of podcasting, Adam Curry's Daily Source Code and also The Jersey Todd show.
Although I think Barack is a wonderful speaker, I could never vote for a presidential candidate with NO military experience and who has NEVER written any legislation in his 5 year political career!!! And he claims big change?? Lotta change he made there.
You know all those folks who send out “Friend requests”, or the folks you send “Friend Requests” to?
The ones you never hear again from, once you’re on the “List”?
Well, I am not one of those.
I know you’re busy, and I am too...sometimes busy with things than in the end don’t really matter.
But I wanted to take a moment to try and keep in touch, see what’s new, and maybe share something that will make your day a bit brighter.
Be Someone
Be someone who listens, and you will be heard. Be someone who cares, and you will be loved. Be someone who gives, and you will be blessed. Be someone who comforts, and you will know peace.
Be someone who genuinely seeks to understand, and you will be wise. Be someone kind, someone considerate, and you will be admired. Be someone who values truth, and you will be respected. Be someone who takes action, and you will move life forward.
Be someone who lifts others higher, and your life will be rich. Be someone filled with gratitude, and there will be no end to the things for which you'll be thankful.
Be someone who lives with joy, with purpose, as your own light brightly shines. Be, in every moment, the special someone you are truly meant to be.
your music is so super wonderful if your not sighed you should be. it just puts a smile on my face every time i here i here it. when ru doing a show a boston let your fans in boston know. <3 ya
I agree W/you ! The music business is no longer about music its all about money+if you don't have enough to make people care you will always struggle (I moved from South Jersey to Nashville thinking people would care I WAS WRONG!)
Hope you feel better soon...I live on medicine for depression....the meds do help...I get out when I'm down, I go to the movies, or shopping, or visit a friend...good luck honey....
