Music
Press
"Asaf Avidan is a 26 yr old genius that helps us overcome daily life and predictable stuff... Destroying every suposition and bad habit, his voice slides exquisitely in songs like “Reckoning song” and “Your anchor” that can be heard on his myspace page... You could think he sounds like Janis Joplin, the kozmic witch, but Asaf is a new mesiah! With a genuine, powerful voice, someone who can sing, scream, whisper and surprise... His E.P. - "Now that you're leaving" came out in June 06 and a debut full album is anticipated for later this year. Simply delicious music." - Rolling Stone - Mexico
"It's not far-fetched to crown Asaf as the most interesting voice
in the Israeli music scene"
– Ma'ariv
"Amazing and then some! Asaf & the Mojos are here to stay!
Swallow your pride and ask for an autograph , this kid is going to be worth gold"
- Kol Ha'i r
"A voice that does not let you stay indifferent"
– Ha'aretz
"When he opens his mouth, people rub their eyes in disbelief – this magic continues all through the show, enchanting every soul in the audience."
– Ma'ariv
"Asaf has it all – the rocker look, unimaginable charisma, great lyrics, and a voice reminiscent of Joplin or Plant!"
- 106fm radio
"the lost love child of Dylan & Joplin"
– 101fm radio
"This was one of those concerts where you come out drenched to the pit of your soul, full of energy and dead tiered at the same time – I can't remember a time when I was so awe-stricken by a performance!"
–106fm radio
"He burns the stage completely with enchanting words and sounds!"
– Ma'ariv
"I can't help but wonder – am I witnessing the birth of a legend?"
– Ha'aretz
- Israeli Media
Discography
Now that you're leaving - EP - released in June 06
The Reckoning - to be released April 08.
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Bio
Asaf Avidan is a young Israeli singer-songwriter, who sounds like nothing you've heard this eon. (no…seriously)
When confronted with writing about his voice, local & international media were in general awe.
"you might think you're listening to Janis Joplin, the kosmic witch, but Asaf is a new messiah!"
- Rolling Stone Mexico
"the greatest voice in music today" - Kipp Elbaum, NYCROCK.COM
"A voice that does not let you stay indifferent"
– Ha'aretz
"When he opens his mouth, people rub their eyes in disbelief – this magic continues all through the show, enchanting every soul in the audience."
– Ma'ariv
"Asaf has it all – the rocker look, unimaginable charisma, great lyrics, and a voice reminiscent of Joplin or Plant!" - 106fm radio
"the lost love child of Dylan & Joplin" – 101fm radio
Asaf started out armed only with his acoustic guitar, and a spoon-full of freshly written words. After touring feverishly before small crowds around the country, he decided to mix in a little more rock and dirt.
The Mojos were brought to life, and a monster was created.
Asaf Avidan & the Mojos sound like a blend of everything we liked about rock in the 60's combined with the right edge of our times.
Captivating audiences of all ages, his lyrics and music strike a global chord.
From his acoustic, armor piercing duets with Hadas Kleinman on the cello, to the body shaking, all-band rock tunes!
In the past couple of months, a general hype in the alternative music scene all around Israel has been spreading, and Asaf & the Mojos played some of the best Venues around, got great radio air time and interviews, and T.V exposure.
After growing interest from the U.S music industry, a U.S tour was organized for October 07. Asaf Avidan & the Mojos were picked as one of six notable mentions out of around 260 bands that played at New York’s M.E.A.N.Y Festival.
Organizers of the festival all hailed Asaf's "unbeliveable set of pipes”!
ARTE , the french leading TV channel is shooting a production about the Israeli art scene, and has interviewed Asaf as one of the leading artists Israel has to offer.
Asaf's EP ("now that you're leaving") is in the process of being signed to an American publishing company, and his new album coming out in april 08!Songs from the upcoming album are already being hailed, and contracts have been written to try to include them as well!
Other than the albums…
On stage, Asaf & the Mojos are a force to be reckoned with!
"This was one of those concerts where you come out drenched to the pit of your soul, full of energy and dead tiered at the same time – I can't remember a time when I was so awe-stricken by a performance!"
–106fm radio
"He burns the stage completely with enchanting words and sounds!"
– Ma'ariv
"I can't help but wonder – am I witnessing the birth of a legend?"
– Ha'aretz
"Amazing and then some! Asaf & the Mojos are here to stay!
Swallow your pride and ask for an autograph , this kid is going to be worth gold"
- Kol Ha'i r
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