Solace and Fury

Alternative/ Americana/ Folk - Must Be The Musik

HATCH presents New sensation Malaysian singer/songwriter Zee Avi’s debut album was released on Jack Johnson's Brushfire Records. She’s been featured at SXSW, Outside Lands, Bonnaroo, Lilith Fair and honored with the International Youth Icon Award. Avi’s Ghostbird was produced by Mario Caldato, Jr., best known for his work with the Beastie Boys and beloved Brazilian artists like Bebel Gilberto. Last year’s HATCH music groundbreaker, Amber Tisue will open with her band, Solace and Fury at 9pm. DJ Bones will play the after party. Tickets Cactus Record, Music Villa and www.hatchfest.org - HelenaIR

New York, NY (Top40 Charts/ SNR Music) This unique collaboration between SNR and Solace and Fury bring together the worlds of electronic dance and folk/alternative music. SNR's sweeping trance synths and smooth progressive house basslines meet the dark and moody vocals of Amber Tisue- (continued) - Top 40 Charts

A wonderful posting by De Bears (Bearly Rambling) about Solace and Fury: Who is that beautiful lady you ask? She is the amazing Amber Tisue. - Belle and Blue

Prominently perched atop Los Angeles-based Solace and Fury’s website is a tagline that paints a telling and completely story of the band’s most recent release, Winter. “Sad music for happy people,” it reads, and I couldn’t have said it better myself. The self-released Winter is indeed anything but a happy and upbeat album, filled with wistful longing, mournful vocals and the sort of slow, steady rhythms that will, well, not exactly make you feel like dancing. Hell, one of the few songs that is mildly upbeat in terms of rhythm, “Come Back to Me,” has references to singing the blues and that someone is an asshole. While it’s not exactly mood enhancing and there are moments when these songs give you the urge to reach for a drink, pain and sorrow are just as valid expressions as joy is — and in that light the album scores points for wandering so boldly and naturally into such dark territory. (continued) - Stereo Subversion

Who is that beautiful lady you ask? She is the amazing Amber Tisue.
Oh Boy, was this ever a find. I am so happy I saw this review. (continued) - Bearly Rambling

Prominently perched atop Los Angeles-based Solace and Fury’s website is a tagline that paints a telling and completely story of the band’s most recent release, Winter. “Sad music for happy people,” it reads, and I couldn’t have said it better myself. The self-released Winter is indeed anything but a happy and upbeat album, filled with wistful longing, mournful vocals and the sort of slow, steady rhythms that will, well, not exactly make you feel like dancing. Hell, one of the few songs that is mildly upbeat in terms of rhythm, “Come Back to Me,” has references to singing the blues and that someone is an asshole. While it’s not exactly mood enhancing and there are moments when these songs give you the urge to reach for a drink, pain and sorrow are just as valid expressions as joy is — and in that light the album scores points for wandering so boldly and naturally into such dark territory.

Singer Amber Tisue leads the way like a siren bemoaning the loss of what lured so many people to her before. On the downbeat “Save Yourself,” she sings of trying to save herself and another while being unsuccessful in either endeavor. “Still” laments a past love and how she has fooled herself into thinking that she is now somehow stronger than she used to be. On “Vampire,” semi-ragtime rhythms are offset by lyrics describing someone who has their way with Tisue before discarding her when they’re through.

Winter is loaded with sadness and regret at just about every turn. The piano lines practically cry along with the sad lyrics, the guitars and drums rarely muster more than the bare minimum of energy required to get through a song, and the whole experience is somewhat draining when it’s complete. Life is like that sometimes, though — so while this is a challenging album to sit through, and probably not one you’ll frequently revisit unless you’re in the doldrums, it is not without merit for so perfectly mirroring in music the death of all things which generally happens, of course, in the depths of winter. - Brian Palmer

Solace + Fury

This was another SXSW-surprise. This band, led by Amber Tisue, did a bit of bright folk jazz that never veered towards Ani DiFranco territory. Even better was the fact that this group is normally just a drummer and a singer/guitarist, but they tacked on horns & bass at the last minute, without any rehearsal, and sounded spectacular! - DAKIN HARDWICK

HATCH is a four day, non profit creativity festival that aims to foster growth and innovation across multiple disciplines including film, design/technology, music, architecture, and journalism. The twice yearly festival brings together leading creative talent for four days of mentoring workshops, panels, premieres and events.

HATCHfest focuses on emerging talent with the Groundbreakers program by encouraging college-age musicians, architects, and filmmakers to submit their work for the chance to meet a community of artists and mentors. Past mentors have included musicians; John Forte, Nellie McKay, Stephen Perkins of Jane's Addiction, Jackson Browne, award winning writer Phil Rosenthal, and cinematographer Rodrigo Prieto, and actor, Jeff Bridges.

The most recent HATCHfest was held on Oct 5-9 in Bozeman, Montana and honored Amber Tisue as the winner of the Music Groundbreaker. She was honored at the festival and performed on site at the Double T Ranch, and recorded a new song, a collaboration, with HATCH mentor, John Forte called "All Those Stars." They recorded the song in less than a day at the nearby Peach Tree Studios. Click here to download the song.

The next HATCH fest is set to take place April 14-17, 2011 in Asheville, North Carolina. Visit Hatchfest.org for more information on upcoming events, and more details!

Plus watch video of Amber Tisue performing, "All Those Stars" a collaboration with HATCH mentor, John Forte here: - SPIN Magazine

an excerpt:

“Amber is nothing short of good air. She has an elegant disposition and her spirit is collaborator’s dream. Her future is now.”

–2010 HATCH Music Mentor, John Forté - hatchfest.org

Solace and Fury's official online blog with videos, news, etc. - Solace and Fury

HATCH is a nonprofit organization designed to develop and foster the growth of creative minds in various industries through mentorship, exposure and networking. The organization's Groundbreaker Awards are presented to college students and up-and-coming talent from around the world.

The 2010 Music Groundbreaker was Amber Tisue, who was mentored by Forté and Grammy-winning engineer Doc Wiley of Bozeman's Peach Street Studios. - Bozeman Daily Chronicle

http://www.buzzine.com/2010/10/event-hatchfest-2010/ - hatchfest.org

In depth interview about the music and why I named the band "Solace and Fury." - Kathy Belge

Interview with Amber Tisue. - Kat Atchkinson

Official music video for "Collide" - Kelly Wilson Films

Amber Tisue is creating a buzz - pr-inside.com