Artist InformationBiography
Aoede (A-E-D) in Greek mythology was the first "muse of song." And I, Lisa Sniderman, singer-songwriter for Aoede, chose this name both to inspire you and to remember to continually be inspired...I draw inspiration from my own life experiences and many muses and aspire to transfer this inspiration to you. When you listen to my songs, expect compelling stories of love, loss and longing spilling out through the mouthpiece to my muse-intended to take you, shake you and wake you.
It's About YOU and your connection to me-I’m all about connecting with you in ways that make you feel and experience parts of yourself and hopefully resonate with you who has been there & can say, “yeah, I feel that too..." and maybe after listening, you experience some part of your own self that you forgot about. Maybe you are inspired to live life a little more fully or feel something. Because if I am doing what I Have to do, I don’t succeed unless I reach something inside of you. Plain and simple.
Propelled by our desire to connect with audiences, Aoede formed an indie *pop rock* band in 2005 comprised of San Francisco trio Lisa Sniderman, David Sands, and John Walden.
For more information on Aoede, visit www.aoedemuse.com.
What people are saying about Push and Pull-Aoede's new album: pushes the envelope, pulls you in, pulls at your heart...
".....as I find myself being whisked away by the sounds of Aoede I need a copy of Push and Pull in the house, in the vehicle, in the studio and in my head all the time. I've added this gem to my own personal favorite collection, but then you will too once you've treated your ears to this masterpiece! Just remember....A-E-D!" (KRIM Radio)
"Bringing pop worthy hooks together with alt rock instrumentation and smoky production, Push and Pull, Aoede’s new release (May 2008), stays with you long after the first listen...demanding more spins and closer attention...an unforgettable emotional listening experience..." (Massive Music)
"multi-faceted and intensely engaging...Sniderman's vocal is electrifying" (Luna Kafe record review)
"personal, sweet indie pop...the perfect soundtrack for an autumn road trip" (Justin Winokur, JWC Artist Group)
"Aoede is the rare breed of artist who can shatter the pre-conceived notions and prejudices of the audience, enrapturing the crowd." (Massive Music)
Instrumentation
Lisa Sniderman-vocals, acoustic guitar
David Sands-acoustic bass guitar, electric bass guitar
John Walden-drums
Discography
MAY 2008-Push and Pull-full length album
EP-Ear Candy-August 2006
I Lost You Win featured on American Airlines (Jan 2009)
Added to playlists for radio stations nationwide (Duluth, MN; Utah; Chicago; Portland; Olympia; Hattiesburg, MS, etc.)
2009-Aoede added to Pandora http://www.pandora.com/music/artist/aoede
2008-Aoede added to LastFM: http://www.last.fm/music/Aoede
Push and Pull now available at fine stores across the nation including: (and more to come!)
* Music Millennium - (2 Stores)
Portland, OR
* Bop Street Records - Seattle, WA
* Boo Boo Records - San Luis Opisbo, CA
* Everyday Music (4 Stores) - Portland, OR, Seattle WA, Bellingham, WA
* Silver Platters - (4 Stores) Seattle, WA
* Dimple Records - (6 Stores) Sacramento, Davis, CA
* Independent Records - (6 Stores) Colorado
* Newbury Comics - (28 Stores) Mass, VT, Conn, RI, and New Hampshire
* Lou's Records - Encinitas, CA
* Independent Records - (6 Stores) Colorado
* Waterloo Records - Austin, TX
* Rasputin Music - (11 Stores) Bay Area / Northern California
Distribution: IDC http://www.independentdistro.com/
2008-2009-
Placed “I Lost, You Win” and “Scratch the Surface” on various compilation CDs for film festivals and other events
I Lost, You Win featured on Troy's Room LA Talk Radio, May 19, 2009 http://www.latalkradio.com/Troy.php
Aoede (Paper Tiger, Nothing's Gonna Stop Me) featured on SoupyGato Show Podcast 210:
http://www.gcast.com/u/soupygato/main
recorded July 29, 2008
I Lost You Win, featured on Women of Substance Radio (http://www.live365.com/cgi-bin/directory.cgi?searchdesc=aoede&x=5&y=6)
I Lost, You Win, Nothing's Gonna Stop Me, Something Has Gotten Hold of You, featured on Women's Radio Independent Channel on Live365 (2x/day)
http://www.live365.com/stations/womens_radio?site=pro
Podcast, interview with Scott Kuchler, Promotions Manager for The Inside Connection for Fluxedo Junction radio show, May 2, 2007: http://fluxedojunction.mypodcast.com/ and http://www.indiecx.com/index.php?mdl=2 (June 21, 2007)
West Coast Songwriters-WCS 2007 International Songwriting Contest-Finalist for Rose Colored Glasses
Net Radio Airplay: Nette Radio-Feature-Push and Pull-March 12, 2008 (http://netteradio.com/archive2008.html)
http://www.musictogousa.com (neonproductions radio-Aoede in rotation);
http://mmreadingroom.com/mike/podcast.html (Show 36, 37, 57); http://openmikecafe.blogspot.com/61; http://www.gcast.com/user/openmike/podcast/openmikecafe (Show 66) http://www.netteradio.com/archive2006.html (10/04/06, 01/24/07, 08/08/07); http://www.geocities.com/brnshuga61/Femgrve.html (10/16/06)
Links
| http://www.aoedemuse.com |