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Via Lotus sounds like someone took a ’90s rock band and plopped them down in a Motown-style recording studio. - Buzzbin Magazine
Guitarist/producer JCK (known for his other band Maid Myriad) deftly works dynamics, spreading acoustic and textural guitar parts and some interesting arrangements on mellow tunes such as the sparse Hey, Wait, the pulsing Ambivalence. and the ambient, ethereal Lonely Days. - The Akron Beacon Journal
In some cases, secrets are just too good to be kept — especially when the secret refers to Via Lotus’s excellent debut album, “Secrets" - Buzzbin Magazine
Addessi’s strong, clear voice has a timeless soul sound that infuses energy and an edge into the songs, like if Corinne Bailey Rae took some lessons from Amy Winehouse. - Buzzbin Magazine
Discography
2010: Tasha Lynn Acoustic EP
2011: Via Lotus "Secrets" Full Length record
2012: "My Own Worst Enemy" Single
2012: "Secrets" Single
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Bio
When singer/songwriter Tasha Addessi met producer/musician JCK at an open mic night, he bought her a drink and intently whispered, “Your songs aren’t just acoustic tunes, you need a vicious rock band behind you.” The conversation naturally turned into an eclectic mix of music talk, from classical, to folk, rock-n-roll, jazz, doo-wop, grunge/alternative and everything else in-between. The pollination of a musical relationship began that night after last call. Via Lotus erupted onto the Ohio music scene in March 2011 upon the release of their debut album “Secrets.” They cut the record by attempting to capture the sound and vibe of a live performance. “Secrets” was designed to “flow effortlessly as one movement” says JCK, who produced and mixed the album. With their unique approach, they self-released “Secrets” on the band’s own label, Diskette Records, using recycled floppy discs as CD covers. Tasha’s powerful soul vocal blends with JCK’s edgy distorted guitars and creates an alluring spacious atmosphere. The result is a dash of PJ Harvey, a pinch of 50’s Motown, and a shred of Led Zeppelin, all marinated in musical mélange of Smashing Pumpkins, Fiona Apple and The Cranberries. Playing regionally with esteemed indie bands like Company of Thieves, Empires, Colour Revolt, mr. Gnome and Red Wanting Blue, Via Lotus creates a high-energy live show that is earning accolades like Buzzbin Magazine's 2011 proclamation that the band is one of three Ohio "bands to watch." After spending five weeks on a self booked US tour, Via Lotus is fast evolving beyond Ohio’s best kept sonic secret.
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