Artist description “Damn! The quality of independent music is really getting phenomenal.” So begins a recent article in Express describing the original music of Blue Monday. A telling introduction for a songwriting duo whose “riveting original sounds and unforgettable melodic hooks” are poised to turn the ear of pop music. The sophisticated sounds of Blue Monday, led by the unforgettable voice of Marni Zevon, “hooks the listener in a web of memorable melodies and exciting displays of musicianship.” With a voice called “husky, amazingly sexual/sexy” by The Review and professional performance credits including work with superstar Billy Joel, Marni fills out the vocals with passion and feeling rarely heard in modern pop music. Laying out the musical landscape for Blue Monday, Brian Beck is an accomplished composer and keyboardist with composition credits on major recording label releases.

Music Style Sophisticated, Infectious Pop Music

Musical Influences Wide variety - Madonna, Tori Amos, Sundays, Natalie Imbruglia, Sarah McLachlan, Sting, Sade, Celine Dion, Gloria Estefan

Similar Artists If you like Madonna, Tori Amos, Sarah McLachlan, Sundays, Fisher, Paula Cole, Natalie Imbruglia, Gloria Estefan, Celine Dion, Fiona Apple, Kate Bush, Sade, etc., you'll enjoy Blue Monday.

Artist History Marni and Brian are accomplished young composers and performers. The two have have written a catalog original songs, performed together in many venues in and around New York City, and been featured on college and popular radio.

Group Members Blue Monday is Brian Beck and Marni Zevon. Featured musicians on “Shades of Blue” include former David Bowie guitarist Eric Schermerhorn, playing the acoustic guitar on “My Best Friend”; noted NYC bassist Dom Richards, playing acoustic bass on “Stairing at Your Chair”; other musicians include Andy Zevon (percussion), William Garrett (guitars, bass, drum programming, and percussion), Andy Hollander (Melatron sounds)

Instruments Vocals, keyboards, guitar, bass, acoustic bass...

Albums Shades of Blue

Press Reviews If Susan Dimock of Express has any say in the matter, Blue Monday’s fate will not be in question: Their “beautiful, haunting” music is “worthy of international hitdom.” The duo’s award winning producer, William Garrett, was recently the subject of a feature article in Billboard Magazine for his career accomplishments, which include work with artists such as Lauryn Hill, John Waite, New Kids on the Block, Everything But The Girl, and Cyndi Lauper.

Additional Info Recorded and mixed at Sony Music Publishing Studios in New York City, Shades of Blue represents Marni and Brian’s first commercial release. The group’s first single, “Wish”, is an upbeat pop anthem with a great hook.

Location New York, NY - USA

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