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Released: Jan 1, 2005
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  • Genre: Indie / Pop / Rock

    Location NEW YORK, New York, Un

    Profile Views: 175715

    Last Login: 10/15/2011

    Member Since 12/31/2004

    Website www.TheWMDs.com

    Type of Label Major

  • Bio

    Formed in 2004 by singer/songwriter Brian Bauers and guitarist Jaime Sturm, The WMDs blend timeless songwriting, string arrangements and aggressive guitar work to underscore ambitious lyrics and catchy hooks. The sound of The WMDs has been compared to Radiohead meets Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. The band’s line up is completed by drummer Paul Amorese (Bacci, Hypnotic Clambake) and bassist Mike Chiavaro (Lenka Dusilova, Spencer Day). Their unique sound has caught on quickly with crowds throughout the Northeast and recent years of touring and radio play have garnered the band a loyal following in markets across the U.S. In addition to original material, The WMDs aren’t afraid to mix it up. Covers that range from Africa (Toto) to Jay-Z’s Hustler showcase the band’s dexterity, and fearlessness to keep the crowds moving. The WMDs cut their teeth on Manhattan’s Lower East Side, becoming regulars at venues such as Piano’s, Rockwood Music Hall and the legendary rooms CBGB’s and Luna Lounge – the Ludlow street crawl that spawned The Strokes and Interpol. The group’s first single, “New Amsterdam”, received several awards from Garageband.com including Best Lyrics, Best Male Vocals and Track of the Day over several weeks in 2005. This same single was also rated “#1 Mix Most Requested” by 94.1 Las Vegas, “most notable new music” on XM Radio, and is in rotation at KSMT (CO), WRLC (NJ), WSNU (PA), KRSX (ID), WWCD (OH), KGNU (CO), and KCLA (CA). Despite being in their twenties, the four have impressive resumes: Brian Bauers is an award winning producer, vocalist and composer. His 2003 Nike “Pull Up” campaign was declared the year’s “No. 1 Sound Design” by Shoot Magazine. His resume also includes producing guitarist Kaki King’s first album, “Everybody Loves You” (Epic), and playing keyboards for reggae star Matisyahu. He has also contributed production, songwriting and session work for names like Gavin Degraw, Akon, Jojo, Nike, AOL, BlueFly, and BMW to name a few. More about Brian Bauers Music Design can be found at www.BrianBauers.com Jaime Sturm has been playing guitar professionally in New York City for 10 years. He studied with jazz legend Dan Converse and also spent many months under the guidance of experimental guitarist and songwriter Chris Whitley. Along with co-writing and performing with The WMDs, Jaime also performs with New York City groups Bacci, J.aims, and Kirsten Dehaan Band. His guitar can be heard on several recordings and television spots including commercials for Exxon-Mobile, Kraft Foods and Sears. Paul Amorese, drummer and percussionist, has been on both WMDs albums. He has toured the country with several acts including Hypnotic Clambake and Bacci. With these acts he has shared the stage with artists such as Wyclef Jean, John Mayer, Fishbone, John Entwhistle (The Who), Jefferson Starship, Tommy Chong, Jesse McCartney and Joss Stone. Along with touring, he also performs as a New York session drummer for upcoming artists and commercials. Mike Chiavaro is the newest addition on bass. Mike graduated from Eastman School of Music and has toured with many national acts. At 25 years old, his meticulous musicianship is reflected in his session work at Sony Music with producers Phil Ramone (Paul Simon, Billy Joel), Jack Douglas (Aerosmith, John Lennon) and international tours with two-time Grammy award winning singer Lenka Dusilova. Heading into the studio for work on their new album “We Are Waves”, The WMDs teamed with Midtown Sound Studios in NYC and producer John White (Chick Corea, DJ Logic). The goal of the sessions was to develop the sound of the band by pushing the creative envelope of each individual member, and the new album showcases this band’s most ambitious material to date. .. Links:.. ..Click ..HERE ..to listen to the full interview from latest The Joey Reynolds Show 4-2007!.. ..Don't forget that you can also hear our music and see our videos at our homepage: ..TheWMDs.com...... ..........Press.......... "As final gift to the New York rock community, The Luna Lounge has found The WMDs" .. ..-Time Out New York.. .. "Now would be the time to catch The WMDs, as they sound as fresh and vital as they are focused".. ..-New York Press, 1/24/07.. .. "I love these guys! They're my 'wax to watch', 'future gold' or to put it in today's talk, 'the load that's not down' " .. .. -Joey Reynolds - WOR Radio.. ..(Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame).. .. The WMDs - Featured Artist on XMU Channel 43 - RADAR REPORT - "Most Notable New Music" 4/06 .. ..-XM Satellite Radio.. .. The WMDs' "New Amsterdam" Number 1 most requested song week of 3/13/06 on Mix Most Requested Live .. ..-Mix 94.1 FM Las Vegas.. .. "Despite their self-imposed "modern rock" tag, New York City's The WMDs don't stack their songs with heaps of over-compressed distortion. This is a good thing, as most music that modern-rock radio embraces is so generic and processed. The WMDs favor melodies wrapped in tasteful string arrangements. You can easily spot the influences, such as Tom Petty, but the band wears them well and does them proud. And damn, how many bands can say they take a Beatles influence and make something original with it? Actually, I can only think of one - this one." .. ..-Saby Reyes-Kulkarni, Rochester City News.. .. "New York City's The WMDs might have a name that evokes political rage but this isn't a political band. Instead the songs are stripped down opuses about personal stories and experiences, wrapping them in a walled in pop-rock room thats spacious and surprisingly crafty. This band deserves to have a whole lot of attention paid to it." .. ..-J-Sin, Smother.net.. .. "The other night we checked out Brian Bauers & The WMDs at Arlene's Grocery (95 Stanton Street, between Ludlow and Orchard). The WMDs are a modern rock group formed in 2003 by singer/songwriter Brian Bauers, and guitarist Jaime Sturm. .. Their sound is 1962 Hamburg meets 1990 Seattle. There are lyrical, melodic moments, but they're well padded in a hard, wallpounding beat." .. ..-Yori Yanover, Grand Street News.. .. "Brian Bauers delivers his well-written lyrics with passion and arranges and plays his music with an understated maturity." .. ..-Listen.com.. .. "Every Song is a complete surprise... and for all you ladies out there, these boys are very cute." .. ..-Jill Morrison, WUSB 90.1 FM .. ..

  • Members

    .. .. The WMDs are: .. Brian Bauers - Sings the songs, plays a lot of instruments. ..Jaime Sturm - Makes guitar sounds and sings with Brian... .. ....The great players who make this band by recording, performing, and writing songs with us: .... ..Paul Amorese - Drums .. Mike Chiavaro - Bass .. Dr. Ari Wachsman, MD - Writes Songs, Records Bass, Physician... Anil Melwani - Cellos, Strings, Attorney..... Other Friends Of 'Ds:.... Jed Fort - Live Sound and Tech support.. Don Febbraio - Art and Design... Dave Ostrem - Bass.. Frank X Fallon - Drums.. Dion Roy - Bass.. The Jeep and Mingles ..

  • Influences

    Tom Petty, Radio Head, Pearl Jam, Sound Garden, Stone Temple Pilots, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Wilco, Death Cab for Cutie, Steve Miller,

  • Sounds Like

    ..What is in our heads..

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