Music
The best kept secret in music
Press
"At the recent Coachella Music Festival in Indio, David J {producer of Renata's recent recordings} played a copy of Youngblood’s upcoming EP for his old friend and bandmate, Peter Murphy. As J recalled, 'So taken with it was he, that he immediately invited her to be his special guest on the Southern Californian leg of his U.S. tour.' Youngblood won’t play at Murphy’s San Diego concert (May 26 at the House of Blues) because she’ll be bust at The Hotel Café in L.A." - San Diego City Beat
"Her music just enthralled the audience the entire time. Youngblood played for about an hour but I wish she had played some more because the music had peaked my interest and she was just so talented." - The Summit
"Her music just enthralled the audience the entire time. Youngblood played for about an hour but I wish she had played some more because the music had peaked my interest and she was just so talented." - The Summit
"Renata is ethereal and groovy at the same time; how many people can be that? Her voice is haunting and very emotional - sometimes emoting strength, others a great vulnerability." - Troubadour
"Renata is ethereal and groovy at the same time; how many people can be that? Her voice is haunting and very emotional - sometimes emoting strength, others a great vulnerability." - Troubadour
Discography
'Weightless' (currently nominated by the LA music Awards for Adult Alternative Album of the year)
'The Side Effects of Owning Skin' (Due for release January 2006)
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Bio
Born in Los Angeles, California and now residing in San Diego, Renata Youngblood was originally trained in concert piano. Her first original composition at age seven took first in city and second in state in the Reflections Talent Contest.
Youngblood was introduced to the guitar after a brief flirtation with jazz piano and improvisation. She quickly taught herself to play acoustic guitar with her knowledge of musical theory and ear training. During this time she wrote songs to develop a style of playing that is original and rhythmic. The percussive fingerpicking style she has developed directly mirrors her skill of piano playing.
Her sound, both in instrument and voice, reflects strength paired with vulnerability. As delicate and feminine as she is strong and powerful. These intriguing contradictions in combination with her movements on stage and deeply thought-provoking lyrics have given Renata a reputation as a performer with dynamic stage presence and soul.
Mike Halloran of San Diego's FM 94.9 radio station has said this of Renata, "She sounds as though she has a soul that is 6,000 years old."
Renata's voice can be heard in the Food Network commercial, 'Come taste life.' Proving itself to be a network favorite this catchy jingle, produced by Daniel Barnath, has received consistant and often playtime for almost a year.
David J of Bauhaus and Love and Rockets has produced Renata's debut album, 'The Side Effects of Owning Skin' that is due for release in early 2006. In the meantime Renata has chosen 5 songs from the 20 songs recorded with J and released them on an EP titled 'Weightless.'
'Weightless' was nominated for a 2005 LA music award in the Adult Alternative category.
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