Artist description One man project doing cool organic indie-pop.

Music Style Indie-pop

Musical Influences Raspberries, Pixies, Beatles, Jesus & Mary Chain, Big Star

Similar Artists Beatles, Big Star, Elvis Costello, David Bowie, Beach Boys, Matthew Sweet

Artist History Former bass player from Boston bands The Uncalled Four and Haberland strikes out on his own; writes, performs and records his songs.

Group Members Paul Desjarlais

Instruments elec. & acous. guitar, bass, keyboard, household implements

Albums Pabz, Pig Tail World

Press Reviews Mikey Dee, WMFO (Boston) This just came out of nowhere…this record just blew me away, I just love the sounds of it…just such incredible, beautifully crafted pop songs…Easily one of the best records of 1999. I love this record! Improvijazzation Nation (Seattle) One amazing musician. One thoroughly musical CD. …music that speaks from th’ heart & demonstrates SKILL! It’s really refreshing to hear such an accomplished blend of lyrical style and musical talent, especially when it’s all done by th’ same player! …music that will reach out & TOUCH you with it’s sense of th’ creative spirit…MOST HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! Pure Pop (webzine) There are many DIYers on the scene today; Pseudonym is clearly among the best and most accessible. AUTOreverse (Columbus, OH) This is my favorite pop rock based melodic disc since the APPLES IN STEREO. Honest to gosh great catchy songs...Like if the SUNDAYS were better, less produced, less obvious...Put a couple of these songs in a Chick/Date movie...He ought to write all of EVAN DANDO's singles. Pledge your undying love and support. Flow Online (Minneapolis) It's so nice to get these self-produced/released recordings and have the artist come across so strongly as their own person and not as someone trying to sound like someone else, and have them sound this good as well. I just think that's really neat. Mommy And I Are One (Boston) Wow! Beautifully constructed rave-ups, cruisers, and lullabyes, like some kind of Brian Wilson-Frank Black-Costelleo creature (but better than that stupid name morphing thing describes). The vocals are absolutely astounding and, you would never guess that this record was made in an attic and a basement. This is a big album with big sounds and songs that really give weight to the word "catchy." Flipside The thing just screams talent....exceptional vocals....If you've been finding your XTC, Squeeze or Pixies albums being worn thin on your record player, you might want to check out Pseudonym. Underground Music Monthly (Webzine) Unique and upbeat songs burst forth happily from your speakers with the same elation a young child leaps forth from bed on Christmas morning to open brightly wrapped gifts. The album is a friend, an optimist, a hopeless romantic here to save your day, and your music collection!

Location San Francisco, CA - USA

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