Artist description Paul Krauss is a singer-songwriter that favors the piano over the guitar. He writes some songs that are very personal and others that are more story based and comment upon life, relationships, and society.

Music Style piano with programmed drums, lyrically based.

Musical Influences Death Cab for Cutie, The Notwist, Nick Drake, Ben Folds, Elliott Smith, Pedro the Lion, Beck.

Similar Artists no sure

Artist History Played Piano as a child. Quit. Began playing regularly freshman year of college (2000). Began signing in Choir during High School.

Group Members Paul Krauss (Piano, Vocals, Words, Drum Programming) Many of his close friends collaborate with Paul on songs: the most frequent is Travis Shaver.

Instruments Piano, Vox, Pen and Paper, Roland 505 Sampler, Synth.

Albums Sublimation (2003)

Press Reviews for Paul's band 'the giveaway' http://www.statenews.com/article.phtml?pk=14936 "EP could prove band's breakthrough By ELYSIA A. SMITH The State News With only $600 in their budget, members of East Lansing's the giveaway didn't have much to work with in the production of their new EP "wake up." The album's seven tracks could see the giveaway get a foot in the door much the same way as bands such as Nirvana and Red Hot Chili Peppers have done - with a low-budget album and a local following...." Click on the link to read on.

Additional Info listen to Paul's band 'the giveaway' ...email Paul: krausspa@msu.edu or thegiveaway@hotmail.com to purchase the disc.

Location East Lansing, MI - USA

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