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"Lonely No Longer"

Local artist Andy Zipf writes songs about being lonely, but he may not feel that way much longer. His latest release, "I Stole The Morning Sun," has received postitive responses from people all over the East Coast.

May 20, 2004 - The Washington Times


"Four Play - Four Artists That Should Be On Your Radar"

Andy Zipf writes songs for the lonely. His music is smart, layered with sounds and imagery of his surroundings, creating what Zipf describes as "post-cultural-mood-rock." On the heels of the release of his debut E.P., "I Stole The Morning Sun", he is poised to break out. The album is a collection of finely crafted rock song that shows the songwriter at the top of his game. Zipf grew up listening to rock giants like Led Zeppelin and the Rolling Stones, whose influences are evident in his music.

March 2004 - On Tap Magazine


"I Stole The Morning Sun Review"

Andy Zipf's debut E.P. raises the bar on moodrock, drawing upon influences such as Coldplay and U2 while breathing new life into the genre. Zipf's blend of electronic beats and rich acoustic guitar provides the perfect backdrop for his poslished yet haunting melodies. These seven tracks delve into a very personal, melancholy journey through the heart.

April 2004 - Relevant Magazine


"Album review"

Another new disvovery I recently did while surfing on the net. How was life before the net? I thought my music collection was quite complete back then... but geeh I was wrong. Damn wrong. I mean how may bands and artists would I have missed If the net wasnt there these days? Hundreds... Anyway - here is as I said another guy I can thank the net for. And that is a big thank you, cause this album is sure a diamond. Imagine yourself a beatiful mix between Richard Buckner, Coldplay, Morten Harket and Duncan Sheik and we are quite near the garden of Andys music. The albums opens up with "So Am I" and sets the tone directly. A helluva good tune. And the same high level in song number two - a song called "Open Up". Listen to the last minute of that song when the crescendo comes.... fabulous... And in that way the EP continues. You just read a few names he sounds like and if you like me enjoy these names - surf to www.andyzipf.com and listen yourself. And write me a mail and thank me for delivering this man to you after that.


July 2004 - melodic.net (Sweden)


"CD reviews"

Andy Zipf has come out of nowhere and delivered seven songs of very capable pop/rock on his recording, I Stole The Morning Sun. For starters, Andy Zipf can actually sing, unlike many of the vocalists of this genre.

I Stole The Morning Sun says one thing at it's first listen; guitar. The
guitar on this record takes different forms which all seem to come from the never-say-die brit pop style. It comes at the listener soft and acoustic, swirling and atmoshperic, big rock-and-roll distortion. Plainly put, I Stole The Morning Sun is promise. This is a record for fans of (early) Radiohead, (recent) Violet Burning, Coldplay and the last U2 record. None of the tracks really reach the hooks of the aformentioned bands, but it's still a nice listen.

June 2004 - buzzgrinder.com


"Album Reviews"

Think Coldplay meets Jeff Buckley and you've got Andy Zipf's debut EP, I Stole The Morning Sun. This 7 song release best demonstrates the perfect blend of indie rock and brit pop to create an astonishing debut. The lyrical beauty is best presented through tracks like "So Am I" and "Stay (With Me Now) -- containing an eerie resemblance to something that would be on The Verve's Urban Hymns. These shoe-gazer themed, guitar-drenched songs deliver to its full potential on every track. The beautiful, Ashcroft-like vocals hit you as if you were hearing singing for the first time. This is one of the most powerful debuts that has been released in a long time, and it will turn heads wherever it goes. Andy Zipf has just started his career, but he has already delivered one of the best releases of 2004.

March 2004 - absolutepunk.net


Discography

Andy Zipf - Andy Zipf (Demos) 2002
Running Out - The Revolution Will Begin in the Blink of Eye Vol 1. (Mono Vs. Stereo)
I Stole The Morning Sun (Mono Vs. Stereo)
Where You Are Not - Decent Exposure - Volume 4
Are You Going Down? (Single Deluxe) (Sensational Recording Company)
The Long Tail - 2007 Release Pending (TBD)

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Bio

Over the past few years Washington, D.C. based musical artist Andy Zipf has built himself quite a cottage industry by constantly writing, touring and by building a fan-base one friend at a time. With two independent releases and over 200 dates under his belt in the last two years, Andy has attracted the attention of the Today Show, XM Satellite Radio, VH1 and MTV by building a growing and sustainable model that relies on a stunning live performance, amazing music and a close connection to his audience.

Representing the new breed of musical artists who are taking charge of their careers, Zipf is constantly finding new ways to reinvent the rulebook. From Podjacking (using an iPod’s broadcasting capabilities to send bursts of short targeted marketing messages) to making customized t-shirts for his fans, Andy constantly pushes the boundaries of clever self-promotion, yet never loses sight of the music or his fans.

“Obviously, the music that I write and perform is the most important part of what I do,” says Zipf who adds, “ it’s about finding ways to connect with my audience and creating valuable one-of-a-kind experiences for them.” The proof lies in Andy’s soaring vocals and pin-drop falsetto that often leave audiences in utter jaw dropping silence.

Not content with waiting for something to happen with his career, Andy and business partner Shawn Matthews set out to do their part in changing the rapidly evolving music industry. They certainly weren’t the first to raise independent funds for a creative project, however they did manage to break new ground with the creation of their artist driven micro-label called Keep On! Music, a novel approach built on artistic freedom, creative commerce and sound legal structure.

In the Spring of 2006, the duo began a four month grassroots fundraising assault. Through a series of fundraising concerts, house shows, investor parties and a well crafted business plan, they raised $45,000 to complete 13 recordings with veteran James Barber, who has worked with such artists as Aimee Mann, Guns & Roses, Ryan Adams, Lisa Loeb and Courtney Love. Andy’s story, diligence and great material attracted the talents of several well-known session musicians whose collective credits include: Cheryl Crow, Depeche Mode, James Taylor, Iggy Pop and Sarah McLachlan.

Andy has shared the stage with a wide variety of great performers including Van Hunt, Evan Dando, The Ataris, The Wrens, Dave Bazan and Mary Lou Lord. He will be back on the road this fall spending most of his time traveling from rock club to café to coffee shop finding new ways to share his music one friend at a time.