Artist description On April 10 2001, Stonegarden Records will release the 3rd solo album from singer/songwriter David Steinhart (of Smart Brown Handbag). Entitled "Clean", this 12-song studio recording is an eclectic mix of jangle pop and jazz-inflected acoustic music. Produced by Steinhart, he also plays most of the instruments, and gets a hand from some friends who contribute stand-up bass, horns, and strings. Musically, "Clean" falls right in line with Steinhart’s previous releases, a collection of richly textured sing-along gems that combine wistful melodies with cheeky irreverence and bite. ("So up and bury me in my new SUV"/Waiting For That Ride). The ability to be cynical and charming at the same time, has become his trademark of sorts and is perhaps one of the reasons his career and artistry have endured for nearly two decades.

Music Style Rock / Pop / Folk

Similar Artists Elvis Costello

Artist History Steinhart first gained recognition in the 80's as the driving force, along with his brother Jeff, behind L.A.'s Pop Art. He has since been a mainstay on alternative and college radio through his various musical ventures. After five releases in as many years, Pop Art broke up and David released two solo cds. In 1993, he formed Smart Brown Handbag dubbed by Playboy as "a super-smart pop trio. . .full of lyrically precious, melodically sharp songs". The band, which consists of vocalist/guitarist Steinhart, bassist Cindy Albon (who played with Ethan James and spent five years as a member of Coat), and drummer Slim Glogovac (Sex With Lurch, Trotsky Icepick) has released six albums since its inception. An L.A. native, Steinhart founded his own label, Stonegarden Records in 1984, and has since created a niche for his music as well as for other like-minded artists who steer clear of the trap to create supple, murky-free pop.

Albums Solo Discography: Clean (2001), The Almighty Nest (1993), Everything She Says (1992)

Press Reviews “. . .lyrically precious, melodically sharp songs.” - Playboy“. . one of the freshest, most natural and relaxed exercises in pure pop." - Magnet“. . refreshing harmonies with vocalist David Steinhart’s no frills lyrical approach - - creating a blissful pop circus that is immediately lovable.” - Rolling Stone

Location Los Angeles, California - USA

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