Artist description I am a self-produced songwriter from Chicago who loves to combine natural timbres of instruments with electronic synthesis in a quasi-pop format. I build music off raw drum sounds and guitars, and blend them with various organs, electric piano, wurlitzer, and monophonic synthesized sounds. I love genius melody, thick vocals, brilliant and diverse orchestrations,and solid (story-telling) song structure...... all of which I attempt to exemplify in my music. There isn't an instrument out there that I would not use in my writing. I try to keep my music unpredictable and original, but not out of any listener's reach of appreciation.

Music Style experimental pop

Musical Influences Matt Mahaffey (Self), Frank Zappa, Jeff Buckley, Ben Folds Five, Mr. Bungle, Geggy Tah, Phantom Planet

Similar Artists Matt Mahaffey (Self), Ben Folds Five, Weezer, Frank Zappa, Jimmy Eat World, Elliot Smith, They Might Be Giants

Artist History I started out with a futile attempt at a band, called "Mental Floss". I realized the only way to get my point across to an audience, was to find other musicians that I can relate to. So far, I have found 3 of them. So I now have assembled an amazing band for shows to back the solo work I have recorded recently. Keeping the legacy in tact, I have named the live act, "jsquared and the Mental Floss Group", which is actually just a trio until I find other willing and able participants. I have 2 albums that I sell at shows, and a special internet CD that you can purchase right here at mp3.com!!

Group Members JJ Myers - lots of instruments on recordings & guitar and vocals when live (the current Mental Floss Group) Jimmy Binder - Bass Paul Carmody - Drums and vocals (on latest recording)

Press Reviews Yea, Right!

Additional Info I'm a very nice guy?

Location Berwyn, Illinois - USA

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