Originally inspired by the post punk and synth pop groups of the 1980s, the band - Joey Medina (vocals, guitar), Ric Moon (guitar), Steve Mungarro (bass, vocals) and Chuck Gil (drums) have expanded on their sound as revealed on their 2007 debut album 'The Score'.
Two years followed of hard touring, love, loss, soul searching and revelation have resulted in the five new songs produced by Warren Huart (The Fray, Augustana) and Jay Ruston (The Donnas, Morrissey). Cuts like 'Incomplete Design' and 'Gravity' reach for grand, lush spaces melodically and lyrically while others, 'Another Lover' and 'Beautiful Sin' keep with the original feeling of British influenced dark and danceable songs.
Astra Heights play crisp, melodic, timeless rock and roll meant to fill big spaces. Their debut release, 'Good Problems', is full of swaggering jams that extends the lush British tradition of pop-rock as invented in the ‘60s by the Beatles and subsequently further cultivated and tweaked by ‘70s super groups such as Queen and T Rex, by ‘80s visionaries such as the Smiths and by the titanic ‘90s rivals Oasis and Blur.
The band combines their youthful experience in harmony with their later love of London pop-rock and the rhythmic vitality that is their birthright. Currently recording their next album, the band was fortunate enough to record two songs with legendary producer Jack Douglas (John Lennon, Aerosmith) for the George Martin Presents compilation release due out this September.
Marisbel is poised to soar on the merits of her talent and an indefatigable passion for music. She paints for fun and catharsis, but music is her life force. She has an animated, engaging, charismatic, even intoxicating stage presence. Her hypnotic personality, positive attitude and authentic heart have attracted the people into her life that are now helping her manifest the dream of pop stardom.
Behold that voice in a cache of new songs that portray an artist in the throes of evolution. 'Estare Bien,' is an infectious, bouncy, driving dance track that Marisabel calls a chant about being 'good' no matter what. With the playful, 'Ayayay' she is toying with words and emotions. And of course, love.
This Brooklyn based pop/rock group has already proven the depth of their song writing skills and infectious stage presence by opening for national acts: Phantom Planet, Plain White T's, Live and Robert Randolph.
The band's front man, Sean Douglas cowrote the music for "The Merry Gentleman", an independent film directed by Michael Keaton and showcased at the Sundance Film Festival.
Warren Huart cowrote on and produced the band's latest album, entitled 'Caroline'.
This Los Angeles based songstress is an unfiltered, unedited and prolific songwriter. Her songs have been featured on Mtv's ' The Hills', 'The Real World', and on the CW's 'Girlfriends'.
Her major label debut album, 'Alice In No Man's Land' was produced by Warren Huart and released on August 5, 2008.
The former singer/songwriter of the band Jump Little Children has co-written songs with fellow artists: Howie Day, Sean Lennon, Robert Randolph, Mandi Perkins, Peter of Peter, Bjorn and John, and Missy Higgins.
Jay's debut solo album 'Driving Blind' draws on his vast experience and is filled with the artist's emotionally evocative vocals and tenderly poetic lyrics. Recorded and produced by Swinghouse Studios' very own Warren Huart.
