Artist description Norine Braun is a singer/songwriter whose songs range from ethereal moods to harder edged rock that tests the limit of pop.

Music Style ambient soul pop

Musical Influences prince, radiohead, led zepplin jeff buckley,bjork

Artist History Norine Braun has released her newest cd Now & Zen. Ambient soul pop with elements of hip hop, jazz and a dash of punk mix it up and flow on this spirited ascension. James Bowers is the phenomenal multi-instrumentalist extraordinaire and producer of this funk filled adventure. Here is a sampling of recent quotes: I love Now and Zen. I've been prepping materials for the CD Compilation review panel and of course I get to hear everything. :) Beautiful. Ed Mannix Communications Director OutMusic New York, NY’’Braun is eclectic. There are singer-writer songs, hip hop, hard rock and more. It makes for intriguing listening...’’Tom Harrison Music Review The Province Vancouver BC Hi Norine, I have received your CD and thank you for sending it to us. It has been passed on to our Music department but I��gave it a listen first myself and I did enjoy the unique sound you have....your music has a great sound, fresh and sharp production.....Paul Baruzzi thebeat 94.5fm Vancouver BC Yes we got it in and we all really loved it. Yes we have added it to our library. I hope you can send us more.Teresa Brasch Acting Program Director CKLU 96.5fm Laurentian University Community Radio. Norine Braun has been writing songs, music and lyrics, for over a decade. Her repertoire ranges from ethereal, reflective moods to sizzling bluesy rock that test the limit of popular music. She is inspired by the struggle to find meaning in the human experience. Her lyrics, although provocative, do not lose touch with her whimsical nature. After winning Factor’s new talent Demo award Norine independently released her first original cd, “Modern Anguish”, in the autumn of 1996.“Miles To Go”, her second original collection contains both sophisticated musings and simple pinings, exploring the darker undercurrents of her psyche.“ Crow” is a departure into dreamland and the eclectic soundscapes defying the typical pop album sound. Her genrebending cd’s were released independently and her first 3 cd’s have been A James Bowers Production. “Norine Braun and the Mood Swings”is a bluesy romp with a few surprises. Recorded live on the web, capturing the essence of her live act and was produced by Norine in association with her band and mixed by James Bowers. Nominated as CD of the year 2003 on KWEEVAK.com The song Dancing Sea from her debut cd is featured on the tv series Wings Over Canada as were the songs Miles To Go and Goodbye Caramel. Norine”s song Watching Shadows is used in the David Kopp film Internicine.Norine Braun is played on CBC, and numerous college and university radio stations throughout Canada and the US. Norine’s first music video is online at www.norinebraun.com and also airs on various cable shows in Canada and US and on Pridevision tv. Cds may be purchased through cdstreet.com or cdbaby.com In Canada available at most cd stores by special order through Indiepool.

Group Members Norine Braun

Instruments guitar

Albums 5 Modern Anguish ,Miles To Go, CROW, Mood Swings and Now & Zen

Press Reviews Miles to Go is a stunner of an album, chock full of vivid imagery, great songwriting and performance talent...” Heidi Drockelman Indie-Music.com “An elastic soprano easily accommodating a bass popping funk rock workout or a spacey blues tinged folkrock song.” Tom Heyman listen.com Her strong, jazz inflected vocal presence. This woman sounds like she could sing Shakespeare. In a smoky nightclub. With a bad case of strep throat...” Annie Lin GoGirlsMusic.com “Talented Canadian Singer-Songwriter. First rate.”Acoustic Guitar Connections guthriethomasstrings.com “Crow is a vivid and compelling creation. It is refreshing when music creates thought. Crow does just that, it makes you think, feel and visualize. This CD leaves you satisfied and wondering what next?” www.stonewallsociety.com “Crow is an intriguing selection of 13 songs containing sounds as diverse as alternative rock, folk, blues, synthesizer new age and world music...those who like minimal and eclectic music with a wide range and metaphysical focus will enjoy this album very much.”Amanda Fisher www.rambles.net

Location Vancouver, BC - Canada

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