Artist description San Francisco?s Janine Rae is a critically acclaimed singer/songwriter with a rare vision of creating songs that are unafraid to look at the heart of relationships and society. Musically and lyrically, she contrasts strong, direct honesty with sudden vulnerability, and the result is captivating. Her four piece band is quickly becoming a fixture on the San Francisco club circuit, and cuts from her self-released CD, ?Stop, I?m Conscious?, have been featured on college radio stations across the nat ion. Hailed by Electronic Musician magazine for her ?sweet vocals? and ?thoughtful lyrics?, Janine Rae is clearly an artist on the rise. Rae?s beautiful, clear voice strikes the listener with strong emotional impact, and her combination of alterna tive and pop styles earned her a dazzling review from the popular on-line indie music magazine, Shattered.com. Her song ?Sister? was among the final 50 songs in the highly competitive John Lennon Songwriting contest, surpassing thousands of other entries. Upon hearing Rae?s songs, guitar instructor and Narada recording artist Matthew Montfort was so impressed with her unique sound that he put his own career on hold to become co-producer of the debut CD.ˇ

Music Style Alternative Pop Singer/Songwriter

Musical Influences David Byrne, Tom Petty, Paul Simon, John Lennon, Fripp/Belew, Stevie Wonder, Steely Dan, John Coltrane

Similar Artists Tori Amos, Dave Matthews

Artist History A Philadelphia native, Rae grew up singing and playing popular songs on the piano. She has written many poems, short stories, and has published an article. But, for her, w

Group Members Janine Rae - lead vocals, rhythm guitar Hugh Howard - lead guitar Kevin Lee - bass Stuart Horne - drums“

Instruments Acoustic electric and electric guitars, bass, drums, sax, sitar, violin

Albums Stop, I'm Conscious

Press Reviews FROM ELECTRONIC MUSICIAN: Best Reader's Release -- Janine Rae (J-9)--Stop, I'm Conscious. Pop alternative. Disliking her job at a multimedia company and the lifestyle it created, Janine Rae quit to do her own thing by turning the tables on the world around her and critiquing what she's experienced--check out

Location San Francisco, CA - USA

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