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The best kept secret in music
Press
This woman has a knack for drawing out suspense in her songrwriting, for spinning a cyclic web that rotates within itself and pulls the listener forward with it’s unresolved dissonance's, only to deliver you several chords later into her cozy sanctuary of abstract comfort. Tapping into Folk and Rock from decades previous, this eclectic Pop might bring to mind artists like Aimee Mann touched by a dark, haunting memory.” --Derek Sivers-President of CDBaby - CD Baby
The first time I heard this album the voice grabbed hold of me and wouldn’t let go. Thankfully this voice was tied to some highly original songs. Throughout the album Tina has the ability to draw you in with melodies that sound almost familiar but then she gives a quick yank and you’re spinning around with surprise at some lyrical or musical spark that takes you the rest of the way into Tina’s world. It’s like sitting on your own couch in someone else’s living room. It’s familiar and comfortable but there’s so much new stuff to take in and explore. Her words are both personal and strange, both connective and freeing. Her melodies are warm and uplifting. Strangely, this remains true even in the more melancholy songs. Highly recommended.”--Dave McIntyre-Ethical Seeds
- Ethical Seeds
Discography
Self-titled EP
Full Length LP, "Deconstruction of A Light Traveler"
Photos
Feeling a bit camera shy
Bio
Put your guitar down and come eat! are the first words Tina can recall hearing as a child. Spawned from a long line of furious musicians, Tina has continued the family tradition. Tina has played in bands since she was twelve years old through her last group project that she fronted, The Simpletons. Her path grew along with her musical range and she went on to record her first solo album. Her performances have shared the stage with the likes of Patty Larkin and Peter Case. The last time this Los Angeles based artist toured the West Coast she came home and decided never to unpack her suitcase. Tinas style is driven purely by instinct and has drawn some comparisons to Aimee Mann, Chrissie Hynde and Tracy Thorn. However, her music may sound more like a band effort at times than singer-songwriter.
Deconstruction of A Light Traveler is Tinas follow up to her debut self titled solo EP and brings more pop off the beaten path with stirring melodies and driving guitar riffs. Once youre lured in with the steady groove and dirty guitars of Too Far you will find yourself in a world of shifting emotional landscapes. From the darker and unsettling Swimmin to the upbeat pace of Taking Over and finally the whisper of In My Room.
Tina is based in Los Angeles and looks forward to hitting the road. Her bluesy pop riffs that charge her sets make it hard not to tap along on the tabletops and beer bottles and her dynamics drift the audience into a state of reverie (especially when shes playing several instruments simultaneously).
So, feast your ears and find out what keeps everyone listening!
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