Christine Cochran

Artist Information

Biography

Singer, songwriter, rhythm guitarist, fine artist, writer, music publisher, label owner, raconteur.

Publisher: Oh Brother Songs, ASCAP
Label: Jahli Rodger Records
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Accolades:

2011: Winner: Taylor & Elixir Strings online contest
2010: Pandora Internet Radio accepts Someone I'll Never Meet
2010: Publicist Signing: Jo Rae Di Menno, Hard Pressed Publicity
2010: Featured Artist: MS Windows’ – Playlist 7
2009: Featured Artist: Original Source Music
2008: Signs: Six Songs @ Original Source Music
2007: Winner: Sterling Sound – Emerging Artist Player
2007: Song Hold: Big Screen Entertainment "Baby Sitter Wanted"
2006: Featured Writer: ASCAP EXPO – Pop-Rock Listening Critique
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Kudos:

The song (Burbank) captures Christine's singing and song-writing talents perfectly. -JP's Music Blog

"On her debut CD Christine makes it perfectly clear that she's in it for the long run." -babysue.com

Regarding Burbank: "It's a gem of a song." -Eric Bazilian (The Hooters, Joan Osborne)

"I think you do have something to say." -Andy Olyphant, A&R, Warner Bros. Records

"Very nice back ground vox. Wow." -Johnny Chiba, of CMJ

"Her music is so full of feeling and beauty! Her voice is a gift....not only the execution, but also where it comes from. She's the real deal...! I absolutely love this stuff." -L.A. Recording Artist Rane

"Beautiful voice. I loved your songs here on MySpace. I would love to get a copy of your music to play on my show." -Wild Bill Ketelhut, DJ, WXOU 88.3 FM, Oakland University
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Style:
Fans liken Christine's distinct vocal style to that of greats such as Sheryl Crow, Alanis Morissette, Emmylou Harris, and Eddie Brickell. She is very proud that two guys even said she reminded them of Lou Reed and Robert Smith (The Cure).

Tom Sime, former Dallas Morning News critic says, "she's a cross between Lucinda Williams and Sinead O'Connor.”

Extras:
An avid reader, Christine has a history degree, a recording industry degree, and part of a master's in technical writing!
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CD:
Someone I'll Never Meet, Christine's debut release is now available digitally on iTunes, Rhapsody, Napster, eMusic, Amazon, and more.

Instrumentation

Solo:
Christine Cochran: Writer, singer, acoustic and electric guitar.

CD band:
Landis Armstrong (Guitar: Acoustic , Electric, 12-String)
J. Christine Cochran (Vocals, Background Vocals)
Rick G. Nelson (Strings: Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass; Keys: Casio)
Glen Schlietz (Bass: Electric, Upright)
Brian Lee Sebastian (Drums & Percussion)
Dave Webb (Keys, Piano, Wurlitzer, Rhodes, Hammond B3)

Discography

Debut CD: Someone I'll Never Meet. Now available digitally on iTunes, Rhapsody, Napster, eMusic, Amazon, and more.

This debut CD was tracked at Austin's Music Lab, mixed at Luminous Sound by Chris Bell (Erykah Badu, Don Henley), and mastered by Steve Fallone at Sterling Sound. Musicians include Rick G. Nelson of The Polyphonic Spree.

The full production features ten original cuts ranging in content from a sparsely-arranged psychological portrait of the fallen, to an up-tempo song about a transgender man finding acceptance.


RADIO:
WXOU 88.3 FM, Rochester, MI.
Radio Aria - 99.6 Fm, Longwy, France

Links

• Facebook
• Twitter
• Last.fm
• MySpace
• Pandora
• Itunes
• CD Baby
• Reverbnation
• YouTube

Audio

• Judas
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• Burbank
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• What's There To Eat?
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• SubAtomic Zero
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• You Run Deep
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Lyrics

• What's There To Eat?
• Burbank
• Subatomic Zero
• You Run Deep
• Beautiful Tattoo
• Aloysius
• Single File Answer
• Judas

Video

Photo Gallery

Press

• An Impressive Album [+ Show ]
  

  Christine Cochran - Someone I'll Never Meet (CD, Jahli Rodger, Pop) Texas-based singer-songwriter C...Christine Cochran - Someone I'll Never Meet (CD, Jahli Rodger, Pop)
  Texas-based singer-songwriter Christine Cochran definitely got our attention with a little personal note written on a promotional poster. But it is her songs that ultimately made us want to write about this album.
  
  Cochran writes very direct pop music that is instantly hummable and accessible. And unlike most modern singers whose voices are tweaked to the point of not sounding human, Christine sounds very much like a real living human being. The guitar-based pop/rock tunes on Someone I'll Never Meet are exceedingly unpretentious and real. This is an impressive album. On her debut CD Christine makes it perfectly clear that she's in it for the long run.
  
  Ten kickass tracks here including "Burbank," "Beautiful Tattoo," "Guitars, Cadillacs," "Dear Allen," and "You Run Deep." She's off and running...so look out.

• Uncanned Whoopass [+ Show ]
  

  "I'd say her music's about as sweet as two-for-one margaritas at Chili's....with a side of whoopass...."I'd say her music's about as sweet as two-for-one margaritas at Chili's....with a side of whoopass...uncanned!"
  - J. Stovall, AIM
  

• Great Singing and Stories [+ Show ]
  

  Newcomer Christine Cochran is readying the release of her debut solo album entitled "Someone I'll Ne...Newcomer Christine Cochran is readying the release of her debut solo album entitled "Someone I'll Never Meet." The album was mixed by the Grammy Nominated, Chris Bell (Erykah Badu, Don Henley, Beyonce) and mastered by Steve Fallone (The Strokes, Sonic Youth).
  
  The album opens with the the gentle, acoustic "Burbank" which features Rick G. Nelson of The Polyphonic Spree on strings. The song captures Christine's singing and song-writing talents perfectly. She picks up the tempo on the pop folk-rock sounding "Subatomic Zero." Her voice draws strong similarities to Natalie Merchant as her songs also follow the same vibe as the 10,000 Maniacs. Her rock edge shows up on "Beautiful Tattoo" and "Dear Allen," but it's the gentle acoustic songs "What's There To Eat?" and "Aloysius" where her lyrics and vocals shine. Christine finishes the album right where she began, with great singing and stories.
  
  Christine Cochran has one show scheduled at the moment in Austin, TX, but look for more to follow. Her new album will be released on October 25 through Jahli Rodger Records. For more information, please visit christinecochran.com.

• Warner Bros. A&R
  

  "I think you do have something to say." - Andy Olyphant, A&R, Warner Bros., ASCAP panel

• Eric Bazilian (The Hooters, Cyndi Lauper, Joan Osborne) [+ Show ]
  

  "Regarding Burbank: 'It's a gem of a song.' " - Eric Bazilian, --The Hooters, Joan Osborne, ASCA..."Regarding Burbank: 'It's a gem of a song.' "
  - Eric Bazilian, --The Hooters, Joan Osborne, ASCAP panel
  
  

• CMJ's Johnny Chiba
  

  "Very nice back ground vox. Wow." - Johnny Chiba, CMJ

• Compelling Songs [+ Show ]
  

  Cochran has been described as "a cross between Lucinda Williams and Sinead O'Connor" and has even be...Cochran has been described as "a cross between Lucinda Williams and Sinead O'Connor" and has even been compared to Lou Reed. Put all that together and you'll have a bit of an idea of Cochran's sound. A well-traveled singing songwriter, visual artist and prose writer, Cochran is based in Dallas but has turned in stints in Los Angeles, Manhattan, Nashville and London. Her CD, "Someone I'll Never Meet," is scheduled for release later this year, but take this opportunity to hear compelling songs such as "Burbank," "What's There to Eat?" and "Beautiful Tattoo."

• Feeling & Beauty [+ Show ]
  

  "Her music is so full of feeling and beauty! Her voice is a gift....not only the execution, but also..."Her music is so full of feeling and beauty! Her voice is a gift....not only the execution, but also where it comes from. She's the real deal...! I absolutely love this stuff. "
  - L.A. Recording Artist Rane, MySpace
  

• Traveled Secrets [+ Show ]
  

  "Oh ya, and her voice is right on, it's traveled, it knows secrets. Would love to hear more.” - Mc..."Oh ya, and her voice is right on, it's traveled, it knows secrets. Would love to hear more.”
  - McCullough Ferguson, Singer, Songwriter.

• Beautiful Voice Says WXOU DJ Wild Bill Ketelhut [+ Show ]
  

  "Beautiful voice. I loved your songs here on MySpace. I would love to get a copy of your music to pl..."Beautiful voice. I loved your songs here on MySpace. I would love to get a copy of your music to play on my show."
  - Wild Bill Ketelhut, DJ,
  
  WXOU 88.3 FM,
  Oakland University,
  Rochester, MI
  

Setlist

Christine plays from 30 minutes to 2 hours of original tunes. Covers include but are not limited to The Cure, Rickie Lee Jones, Counting Crows, and The Pretenders.

Basic Requirements

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