Elaine Faye and the Big Bang

Artist Information

Biography

“...guitar-strumming songstress Elaine Faye, whose single “Mama’s Lessons” makes good on the promise hinted at on her self-titled 2011 EP. Her expressive voice is equally reminiscent of Amy Winehouse and India.Arie, but there is nothing derivative about her sound or style. Whether she’s covering Beyonce’s “Single Ladies” or confessing her woes with her self-empowerment anthem “Get Back Up,” the folky twist she puts on soul-pop is refreshing.”
-The Pasadena Weekly

“Elaine is the real deal. Her music is fun and honest. It is nice to hear something as refreshing as she is. She’s the girl you want to see succeed...”
-NOHAArtsDistrict.com

“Elaine's music sounds like a amazing mix between Lauren Hill and an Amy Winehouse style of music. Her EP contains 5 songs, each one as good as the others, that I can't stop listening to.”
-The Indie Discovery

"Her song "X's & O's" popped straight to the Hot 25 soon after its conception, and is presently #3. After listening to this amazing track, it's hard to believe this beautiful girl has not been grabbed up by some money hungry label. She truly presents the total package necessary to have a tremendous amount of success."
Luke Wryder - Indie Dial

"Whether you label her music neo-soul, acoustic, or pop, there is no denying the unique sound of this San Diego native..."
-USoul Magazine


BIO
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Listed in Music Connection Magazine as "one of the best unsigned bands to see live" and California's 2011 Hard Rock Battle of the Bands champs, Elaine Faye and the Big Bang, an upcoming soul shakin', groove makin, alt soul band based out of Los Angeles CA, are carving out an name for themselves in the local music community. With a sound combination of Amy Winehouse+Sam and Dave+Fitz and the Tantrums, The Big Bang has hit the local scene with a unique and alternative take on southern California soul.

Finishing their last year of education at the Musicians Institute in Hollywood CA, the band became friends and started playing music together, developing their diverse image and unique sound which can now be heard on numerous local/ internet radio stations (including Kiss FM in NYC and Utica), in the air if you happen to be flying Delta Airlines, and on TV (VH1's Mob Wives, Single Ladies, Love and Hip Hop, MTV's Jersey Shores, Bravo's Gallery Girls, Lifetimes Dance Moms, the CW morning news, the Style Networks Ruby, and many more).

They've also had the opportunity this past year (2012) to get groovy at Bonnaroo, Coachella, Make Music Pasadena, Kiis FM's Wango Tango music festival and a private event held by the Recording Academy. Constantly hitting the road with a high energy interactive show, the band has opened for a hand full of talented artists including Nikka Costa, Lights, The Arkells, Honey Honey, and the Day Lights. They continue to successfully build a strong buzz and create a continuously growing and dedicated fan base with each show they funk up.

They have one EP released under lead singer Elaine Faye and are currently working on a new EP to be released under Elaine Faye and the Big Bang early 2013.


As seen/ heard on:
KTLA morning news show "Get Back Up" (2012)
MTV's Jersey Shores "Get Back Up" (2012)
VH1 Mob Wives "Get Back Up" (2012)
Single Ladies "Get Back Up" (2012
Tough Love "Get Back Up" (2012)
Love and Hip Hop "Get Back Up" (2012)
Single Ladies "Get Back Up" (2012)
Gallery Girls "Get Back Up" (2012)
Dance Moms "You Know" (2012/
Friend Zone "Get Back Up" and "You Know" (2012)
Keep a Breast Surf Documentry, Oceanides "Get Back Up" (2011)
Kiss FM NYC & Utica "Get Back Up" (2012)
Delta Airlines radio "Just Want You" (2011)

Live Performances/Festivals:
The Style Networks reality series, Ruby (2010)
CW6 San Diego Living morning news show (2011)
San Diego Indie Fest (2010)
Universal Music's Spring Break Concert series w/ Baby Bash and Andy Grammer (2011)
Make Music Pasadena Music Festival (2011 & 2012)
Bonnaroo (acoustic sets in the Go Live AC tent) (2011 & 2012)
Sunset Music Festival (2011)
SXSW (2012)
Coachella (acoustic sets in the 'Go Live' AC tent) (2012)
Kiis FM's Wango Tango Concert 2012

Colleges:
San Diego State University
San Diego Citi College
Cal State Fullerton University
Loyola Marymount University
Cal State Long Beach University

Other:
One Music Connection Magazines hot 100 (2011) (2012)
California Hard Rock battle of the bands winner (2011)
Sponsored by MTV and Extreme Music's love child, Hype Music (2011 to present)
Skopemag.com Artist to watch feature (2010)
Sonicbid spotlight artist (2011)
Featured in USoul Magazine (2010)
Featured in Haute Magazine (2012)

Instrumentation

Elaine Faye - Vocals, Guitar
Oliver Lee - keys
Luis Munoz - Guitar
Enrique Hinojosa - Bass
Cheyenne Melton - Vocals, tamborine

Discography

'Elaine Faye' (self titled EP)
November 2011
Distributed by MTV

'Fever' EP (Elaine Faye and the Big Bang)
Coming early 2013
Self Distributed

Official Website

http://elainefaye.com

Links

• Facebook
• Twitter
• Performance Video
• Video: Live Acoustic Performance
• Purchase on iTunes

Audio

• Get Back Up
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• Fever
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• June Blues
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• Justify
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Lyrics

• Get Back Up

Video

ElaineFaye.mov

Justify2.mov

Photo Gallery

Press

• Grouplove, HoneyHoney, Elaine Faye, Dengue Fever and Dustbowl Revival are just some of the don’t-miss acts performing at the Make Music Pasadena festival [+ Show ]
  

  “...guitar-strumming songstress Elaine Faye, whose single “Mama’s Lessons” makes good on the promise...“...guitar-strumming songstress Elaine Faye, whose single “Mama’s Lessons” makes good on the promise hinted at on her self-titled 2011 EP. Her expressive voice is equally reminiscent of Amy Winehouse and India.Arie, but there is nothing derivative about her sound or style. Whether she’s covering Beyonce’s “Single Ladies” or confessing her woes with her self-empowerment anthem “Get Back Up,” the folky twist she puts on soul-pop is refreshing.”
  -The Pasadena Weekly

• Music Review: Elaine Faye [+ Show ]
  

  “Elaine is the real deal. Her music is fun and honest. It is nice to hear something as refreshing as...“Elaine is the real deal. Her music is fun and honest. It is nice to hear something as refreshing as she is. She’s the girl you want to see succeed...”
  

• Listen Up! Elaine Faye Video Feature [+ Show ]
  

  It's truly a blessing to luck up on artists such as Elaine Faye. Last night, her band was the select...It's truly a blessing to luck up on artists such as Elaine Faye. Last night, her band was the selected entertainment for a Grammy event held at the legendary Conway Studios. Elaine's vocal instrument and acoustic guitar strummings along with an additional acoustic guitar (Luis Munoz), bassist (Enrique Hinojosa), a Cajón player (Darren Agustus) and two background vocalists (Cheyenne Melton, Oliver Lee) set the mood for the evening. The strong sound created with this simple ensemble impacted me quite a bit to share Elaine Faye with you TODAY!

• Featured artist Elaine Faye [+ Show ]
  

  “Elaine's music sounds like a amazing mix between Lauren Hill and an Amy Winehouse style of music. H...“Elaine's music sounds like a amazing mix between Lauren Hill and an Amy Winehouse style of music. Her EP contains 5 songs, each one as good as the others, that I can't stop listening to.”
  -The Indie Discovery

• Harman And The Recording Academy Host “From Mic to Mix” [+ Show ]
  

  "Open to The Recording Academy members and industry professionals, “From Mic to Mix” featured a live..."Open to The Recording Academy members and industry professionals, “From Mic to Mix” featured a live acoustic recording session by the pop/soul group Elaine Faye & Company, engineered by 2-time GRAMMY winner Nathaniel Kunkel" “Elaine Faye’s performance and Nathaniel’s stunning sounds coming across on our speakers made P&E Wing members smile.”

• ANTIQUIET VS. BONNAROO: DAY 3 [+ Show ]
  

  "During a short but solid set, Elaine Faye filled the small lounge space with her big, soulful voice..."During a short but solid set, Elaine Faye filled the small lounge space with her big, soulful voice and some funky guitar backing. Her lively song, Get Back Up got everyone clapping"

• Featured Indie Dial Artist: "X's & O's" [+ Show ]
  

  Her song "X's & O's" popped straight to the Hot 25 soon after its conception, and is presently #3. A...Her song "X's & O's" popped straight to the Hot 25 soon after its conception, and is presently #3. After listening to this amazing track, it's hard to believe this beautiful girl has not been grabbed up by some money hungry label. She truly presents the total package necessary to have a tremendous amount of success.
  
  -Luke Wryder

• Sonicbids Artist of the Week: Elaine Faye [+ Show ]
  

  We recently caught up with this unique singer-songwriter to ask her about how her musical journey be...We recently caught up with this unique singer-songwriter to ask her about how her musical journey began, the best gig she ever played, and where you can check her out next... (interview)

• Usoul Magazine Interview with Elaine Faye [+ Show ]
  

  "Whether you label her music neo-soul, acoustic, or pop, there is no denying the unique sound of thi..."Whether you label her music neo-soul, acoustic, or pop, there is no denying the unique sound of this San Diego native..."
  Johnny Johnson - Usoul Magazine
  

• Elaine Faye Wins "Race to the Ford" [+ Show ]
  

  Elaine Faye (Independent Artist) has won the Race to the Ford competition and will perform at the Ko...Elaine Faye (Independent Artist) has won the Race to the Ford competition and will perform at the Koffeehouse Fourth Annual Evening of Independence on Saturday, August 7 at Hollywood’s John Anson Ford Amphitheatre.
  
  

• Haute Magazine Music Feature [+ Show ]
  

  "The name Elaine Faye may look familiar to our readers. This Neo-Soul Songstress was once an Intern ..."The name Elaine Faye may look familiar to our readers. This Neo-Soul Songstress was once an Intern at Haute. She is now branching out and pursuing her passion. Music. We have had the pleasure of working with this beautiful and talented women on set and we are now very pleased to share her with the rest of the world..."

• Interview with Skope Magazine [+ Show ]
  

  SONICBIDS “ARTISTS 2 WATCH” "We have chose a select group of amazing musicians that will be speak...SONICBIDS “ARTISTS 2 WATCH”
  
  "We have chose a select group of amazing musicians that will be speaking directly to the Skope readers..."

• Elaine win's Hard Rock's Battle of the Bands LA! [+ Show ]
  

  FINALS in the Hard Rock Cafe Battle of the Bands Competition! Congratulations to our winner Elaine F...FINALS in the Hard Rock Cafe Battle of the Bands Competition! Congratulations to our winner Elaine Faye!

• Elaine's performance at the Ford Amphitheatre [+ Show ]
  

  "Elaine Faye is a talented, aspiring singer-songwriter with great energy and strong performance skil..."Elaine Faye is a talented, aspiring singer-songwriter with great energy and strong performance skills. Definitely keep this one on your radar."
  
  Jeremy Koff - Koffeehouse Music Productions
  

• CD Review: Elaine Faye - Matters of the Heart [+ Show ]
  

  "Matters of the Heart" is a soulful and emotionally charged masterpiece debuting the musical and son..."Matters of the Heart" is a soulful and emotionally charged masterpiece debuting the musical and songwriting abilities of San Diego's own songstress, Elaine Faye."
  
  "...she genuinely captures every emotion the heart feels and expresses each one with a unique blend of somewhat gritty delivery, vocal variety, and lyrical stylings, complimented with an entirely original blend of neo-soul/folk/pop music that she plays on her acoustic guitar (which if you've ever seen her perform is almost as big as her)." -EMichele Paul

Setlist

Constantly changing, however sets can run from 30 min- 2 hours.

Basic Requirements

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