Artist description Jason is another one of those cats who does it all. He writes. He sings. He plays. He produces. He records. He mixes. He sits there endlessly burning CDs! Completely self taught, Jason attributes his musical ear to the warmth and melody of 60's and 70's groups, yet he is no stranger to the coolest modern sounds and styles. His velvety touch in the studio is sure to gently caress your heart and mind with the most sublime and soothing feedback-drenched electric guitars you are likely to encounter in your lifetime. Sweet and bitter. Bitterswee

Music Style Dreamy retro guitar pop.

Musical Influences Posies, Matthew Sweet, Beatles, Sloan, XTC, Bruce Cockburn, Neil Young, Nick Drake, The Church, They Might Be Giants

Similar Artists Matthew Sweet backed by Lenny Kravitz.

Artist History Started out on drums. Moved over to guitar. Got a 4-track. Wrote some songs. Recorded some songs. Got a computer. Got a good soundcard. Picked up a bass. Picked up a piano (figuratively speaking). Wrote a bunch more songs. Recorded a bunch more songs. Currently wallowing in obscurity (aisle #7, next to The Sugarplastic).

Group Members Jason Rubero - all words and music.

Instruments Vocals, guitars, bass, drums, percussion, organ, piano, loops, accordian

Albums SKYHOUSE AND SCARLET (2001) ~ MERCYWHEEL (1999)

Press Reviews "Instead of sounding like a jaded musician trying to unearthwhat's left of his sensitivity, Jason Rubero's music seems to be built on a tower of emotions and pensiveness. Quiet acoustic songs allow Rubero's near-whisper to take the center stage." -LISTEN.COM ******* "Think of the last place you might hear killer pop? Moscow, Idaho, maybe? Canadian-born, Jason Rubero composes smooth, yet funky additions to the tribute to Sgt. Pepper in chocolately-sweet dancing guitars and swelling vocals in these well-produced works." -RADIOWIRED.COM ***** "For fans of true pop melody." - Bill's Toupee ***** "Jason Rubero is an artist not to be taken lightly as someone here today and gone tomorrow, but rather thought of as someone whose intelligence and insight is well worth listening to for years to come." - GODSOFMUSIC.COM http://www.godsofmusic.com/gom/articles.php?action=detail&ID=169 (GodsOfMusic CD Review, August 2002)!!

Location Moscow, ID - USA

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