The rockabilly singer-songwriter known
as Jeremy Wayne has released his debut self-titled LP, “Jeremy
Wayne.” The album features Wayne himself with his characteristic
croon and acoustic guitar work, both of which are in the
country-western affected style of the best rockers of the 1950s. A
round collection of Wayne originals, his full-length album supplies
the underground rockabilly scene with a proper introduction to this
sparkling example of why the roots of rock 'n' roll have never
withered.
The sound of Jeremy Wayne's record is
raw and unadorned by effects of any kind, in stark contrast to the
obvious craftsmanship in his songwriting. Wayne's songs are
impeccably wrought, each one a radio single, just like the legends
used to make 'em. His vocals are inspired, yet unique, with heavy
elements of Elvis Presley and Roy Orbison, though his delivery is
often more lively and aggressive than music by either of these.
His modern edge shows in his apparent
disinterest with straightforward, lazy guitar playing, choosing
instead to bop up and down the neck with endless energy and verve.
Wayne is easily capable of making a name for himself as either a lead
vocalist or rhythm guitarist alone, but he does both jobs at once
with copious skill and makes it sound easy for him to do, also.
Jeremy Wayne, originally from Oregon
and now living and performing in Southern California, began playing
piano at the age of five. By 14 he was a singer. Guitar came three
years later.
“I started singing, playing guitar
and writing music 20 years ago,” he writes, “but didn’t find my
style until about 10 years ago. Many songs were thrown out. It wasn’t
until recently that I discovered my true voice and formed my songs
into what you hear today.”
Naming as main influences such
disparate musicians as Queen, ELO, Erasure, Brian Setzer, and Billy
Idol (among many other, more intuitive choices), Wayne has plans to
invent an entirely new sound for the modern era.
“I would eventually like to find a
keyboard player/midi-programmer to join up with to complete this
project,” he confides. “I want to be the first to create
'technobilly.' Imagine my songs with an added twangy, heavy guitar
with synthesized drums and bass!”
In the meantime, the public will have
to content itself with this early, earnest, tremendous offering from
one of the most genuine players of true, American rock 'n' roll
performing today. May the gods of rock bless him for it.
“Jeremy Wayne” by Jeremy Wayne is
available online everywhere beginning spring of 2013.
-S. McCauley
Staff Press Release Writer
MondoTunes
The LP “Jeremy Wayne” is
distributed globally by MondoTunes (www.MondoTunes.com)
and is available at iTunes for convenient purchase and download
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ARTIST CONTACT INFO:
eMail
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jeremywaynestudios@gmail.com
website -
http://www.reverbnation.com/jeremywayne
jeremywaynestudios@gmail.com
website -
http://www.reverbnation.com/jeremywayne
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