Billy Bragg, Jarvis Cocker, Andre 3000, Morrissey, Joe Strummer, Mick Jones, Elvis, Woody Guthrie, Rivers Cuomo, Kate Bush, Nick Cave, Aimee Mann, Benny and Bjorn, ..ooh ooh and David Bowie...
Sounds Like
bacharach, beck, bowie, björk, bragg...
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Pete Lusty: Pete.Lusty@WintermanandGoldstein.com
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Wons Phreely is no ordinary solo artist. He is a drum machine-wielding, electric guitar-swinging, punk poet with a knack for writing catchy pop. No matter how you define his genre, one thing is for sure Wons is one original songster.
Wons’ songwriting is standout – he has been a runner up in the international songwriting competition, twice. Never one to settle for clichéd love song fare, his subjects vary from serial killings to the micro-analysis of insects and amoeba. The tracks range from being joyous and playful, to dark and contemptuous, yet no matter what the subject matter the songs are always witty and presented in the rough and tumble ready-to-go pop manner that makes them universally appealing without any compromising of integrity.
In a live context Wons’ versatility as a player means that he can adapt to many live formats and situations (did someone use the word ‘multi-instrumentalist’?). And he is just as comfortable playing alongside rock bands like Youthgroup and Death Cab for Cutie, as he would be supporting a solo artist like Jarvis Cocker or Bright Eyes. Meanwhile Wons himself is fun and intelligent with his geek-chic on-stage swagger, flaunting a hollow-body electric he comes off as a naughties Elvis Costello or Billy Bragg.
Starting out producing demos and mixes from his bedroom, the last 12 months or so has seen a dramatic growth for Wons personally and career-wise, having played and toured alongside Ben Kweller, Ben Lee, Death Cab For Cutie, Dr Dog, M. Ward, Aqualung, Kate Miller-Heidke, Bob Evans, and loads more - as well as having played Splendour in the Grass, the Great Escape, Pauhaus Festival, The Playground Weekender and Nannup festivals. In addition to this he released his first official EP last year, to critical acclaim as well as support from Triple J, with Home & Hosed’s Caroline Tran calling Wons Phreely “one to watch”.
In fact, it’s not only radio people getting behind Wons but also press, in a very big way. The Rules of Nature EP gained rave reviews all round, including 3 singles of the week in street press, with quotes like “Debut of the year” (Sydney City Hub), as well as comparisons with M. Ward, Ray Davies (of the Kinks), Ben Kweller, Beck, and one review even stated “(we) predict he meets a Gotye-level of success in the coming months”.
Even Ben Lee got in on the Wons Phreely action, outlining Wons as his artist to watch for 2008. However Inpress Magazine put it best when they reviewed the debut EP: “One of the year’s best albums that’s not an album”, and that’s only because it was an EP.
Armed with guitar, amplifier, a drum machine and a couple of loop pedals Wons Phreely is hitting the road.
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Hei!! It was great to meet you to! your project is really good, i thing you would be at least well accepted in Lisbon, your style fits our mood... I like very much "another thing" If you ever need a rmx just say so ;) Keep in touch.
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hey wons!!!!!!!!! how are you man? where are you man? tell me everything! when do you get back?? wanna come live in hobart for a while when you do? or at least visit??? i got my grand piano yesterday! i've been saving for ever! its fucking big and very shiney! COME VISIT ME! i hope you are well! LOVE CHRIS XXXXXXXXX
Hope you're well. Just letting you know that later in the month (22/5) i'll have a new EP available for free download.. at the moment i've got a couple of new songs on the page that will be on the EP so have a squiz if you wish!
Might send you a link to the download later on so you can have a listen in full.
do you remember wen you played in mackay before xavier
we had a beer together under that thing. YOu should come here again
but this time you can be the headline and ill open haha
Thanks for your friendrequest. I like the songs you've posted, they sound great! So, you're an Empire of the Sun fan too? They truly are amazing! Good luck and take care.
Wons - Thanx for the compliment. I like Rules of Nature...love Temper Temper...Yes-I drive and play...an interesting combo I guess...you'll have to hit me up when you come over...Stay cool on your stool, take pride in your ride, have fun on your run..
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