Audra
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Audra

San Diego, California, United States

San Diego, California, United States
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"AP Magazine"

AP Magazine selected Audra as one of the top ten bands on the scene, 2003. - AP Magazine


"Gothic Beauty Fall 2009 Review"

Since the very early 90's, Audra has been referred to as everything from darkwave to shoegaze and beyond. But none of these is quite as adequate to describe the mood of their music. Signing to Projekt nearly ten years ago, their songs have appeared on countless compilations. Odds are, if you haven't heard them, you've certainly heard OF them. Their first release since leaving the label, and just their third studio album, on Everything Changes brothers Bret and Bart Helm, accompanied by the talents of others, create a slightly "poppy", if naturally a bit melancholic collection of songs about the human experience of change.

It works very well, and the lyrics are well suited to a sound which at times is slightly similar to The Church. - Gothic Beauty


"Side-Line Magazine review Fall 2009"

Audra comes back with a 3rd full length and this after a break of several years. The fans of the Projekt label will for sure remember their debut-cd "Audra" that was released in 2000 plus "Going To The Theatre" released in 2002. After 2 albums Audra left Projekt. "Everything Changes" sounds like a statement. Time went on and things are changing. The sound of Audra evolves as well and will surprise many people with some delicate wave-pop inspired pieces. Bret Helm and Bart Helm both remain the main composers of this album. "Everything Changes" comes quite close to the softer songs of Placebo. "I Just Can't Let Go" is quite Placebo-like and that's a real reference. The main songs of this new album are quiet while flavored with some melancholia. With " Silver Music" they even composed a pure ballad with Bret Helm on vocals and Bart Helm playing piano. It's a sensitive song and quite representative for the mood of this release. The best song is however a bit heavier. "Ocean" is a damn efficient cut featuring outstanding guitar parts while the chorus is carrying and pleasant. I also want to mention the very last song entitled "Syd Barrett for the particular lyrical content, which isn't dealing with Syd Barrett at all. "Everything Changes" is a kind of come back for Audra and I just hope that this band will not enter into hibernation again!
- Side-Line Magazine


Discography

LP: Everything Changes, 2009

LP: Going To The Theatre, 2002

LP: Audra, 2000

http://www.myspace.com/audra

http://www.audramusic.com

Video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPczkYNO7RE

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Brothers Bret and Bart Helm form the core of Audra. Weaned on an early diet of Bowie, Bauhaus, Iggy Pop, Joy Division and Velvet Underground, the brothers began their musical union while young, their dichotomous personalities adding fuel to their creative energy. Singer and lyricist Bret Helm is the moody intellectual poet, while brother Bart’s paintbrush guitar tones provide a jagged edge to the band's music. Together, their common artistic vision is Audra, touching the nerve and moving the spirit in darkly mysterious hues.