Artist description Blend the voices of Maryanne Faithful and Sinead O'Connor, add the song sensibilities of Sheryl Crow, then weave in the sonic texture and groove reminiscent of Seal colliding with Portishead, and youve come close to the dark, penetrating sound of Bird York's debut. With smoky vocals, intimate lyrics, haunting guitars and a rolling groove, Bird covers a wide range of subject matter..

Music Style moody groove rock

Musical Influences portishead, seal, peter gabriel

Similar Artists Fiona Apple ,Sinead O'Connor

Artist History York, originally from Chicago is the featured musical artist on the CBS series Family Law. (refer to www.birdyork.com for full interview). On her debut album she has teamed up with producers Jamie Muhoberac (programmer and keyboard player for Seal, Trevor Horn)and with Grammy Award winning producer Larry Klein, for the debut's single d

Group Members players on this record include guitarist Steve Caton (of Tori Amos fame), keyboardist and programmer Jamie Muhoberac (Seal, Alanis,etc.)drummer Tal Bergman (Israeli wunderkind, LL Cool J, Simple Minds , etc.,guitarist Lyle Workman (Frank Black), bass player Paul Bushnell (Edna Swap)

Instruments electric and acoustic guitars,programming, bass, drums and pro , keyboards , keyboards

Albums Bird York (self titled), CBS's Family Law (songs of)

Press Reviews bird york was voted one of “top ten Emerging Artists ” by the editor’s at Amazon.com "a wonderful new musical talent. .., her debut CD is gorgeous. She has a wonderful, deep, soulful voice and the playing and arrangements on the record are quite lush and beautiful." WHTG-FM's The Underground/Jeff Raspe “ York has a sultry voice that lathers up your imagination with sensitive material. ...her vocals offer unique dynamics and unpredictable melodic hooks. Lyrically, York holds court with captivating images. “ Michael Mollura/Music Connection Magazine "...York's pensive emotional lyrics are some of the most beautiful, well crafted verses to come down the pike in a long time. York's lyrics capture vivid poignant flashes in still life like a Diane Arbus slide show. " Tom Farrell/ Music Biz Magazine “Melding the downtempo groove of Trip-Hop with the guitars of a modern rock band and a vocalist who might represent the less angry side of P.J. Harvey, Bird York could easily find her way into the mainstream. “ Will L. / Listen.com “... York's sultry vocals and songwriting sensibility bring to mind Portishead and Everything But The Girl. As with those groups, she weds acoustic instrumentation with heavy rhythmic grooves. Lyrically, York tackles difficult subject matter, (a child's obsession with firearms in "Bought a Gun," a runaway teenage girl's sexual awakening in "Open Wider"), with sensitivity and intelligence. Ultimately, Bird is exquisite--from the opening track to the lulling, emotionally abundant denouement of "Breathe Deeply." “ Michael Wells/ Music critic/Amazon.com “York’s betwitching, earthy vocals are, simply stated-genuinely beautiful.” Steve Lea /Face Magazine “...a commanding opus. York (has)...a poetic sensibility that is diamond sharp in it’s perceptions. Hook laden songs like “What Are You Running After” and “Open Wider” are deceptively complex. Her voice is compelling and a little exotic.” Scott Barker/ Tuscon Lifestyle Magazine “It is an excellent album. “Bought a Gun”, is a song of the times. The words are stunning and real. This is the first time I have heard this lady's talented voice, and she will be on my playlist with several songs from this album.” Joe Vincent/JRRI radio Ireland � � g

Location Los Angeles, CA - USA

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