|
Sean Murphy |
|
|
Sunday, 15 March 2009 |
From afar Sean Murphy's name doesn't imply much, but listen to his music and
you'll quickly realize that he's truly one of a kind. A native of Lanikai,
on the island of Oahu in Hawaii, Sean Murphy grew up loving the beaches and
laidback serenity of his hometown, but it was his early love for music that
honed his career as a musician (tho' Sean stays close to his Hawaiian roots
by remaining an avid surfer).
Beginning at the age of eight on guitar; Sean's love for music began in a
typical pre-teen sense with Dave Matthews and Bob Dylan as early influences.
In his teens Sean would play for a variety of local bands before deciding to
go solo with a focus on generating his own material. Clearly on an
inspirational path, Murphy's sound would develop even more as he began to
put pen to paper, scripting words filled with emotion as well as songs that
not only spoke of love, friendship and nature, but transcended the popular
tradition of self-indulgent rock. Later, Sean would further challenge
himself by taking on large-scale issues such as global awareness and climate
change in his music, all the while building new bridges between secular
concepts and deep meaningful lyrics.
Sean is now skilled to play variety of musical talents including Chinese
acoustic guitar, the harp and Sitar. These talents, along with Sean's
musical influences, support a strong, unique medley of style; along with the
"vision" of combining both spirituality and growth to his unique playing
style that makes him a great performer as well.
Sean's music is, therefore, a direct reflection of a culture that takes on
much of today's society and the pragmatic roots of American music (along
with the cult faves such as Beck and Matt Costa), that have brought us
today's influential alt-rock sound. It is within the search to invoke this
very cord that truly inspired tunes like "It's Time" and the current hit
"Us", both heartfelt tunes that showcases Sean's syrupy, yet warm and
emotional vocals. Soon enough, without the assistance of a label or radio
promotion, Sean's MySpace music page began to garner a huge buzz (over 3
million listeners), with industry vets such as Brian Adams and David Foster
peeping Sean's work and singing his praises while Sean made a plethora of
fans overseas. In fact, all the excitement surrounding Sean would prompt
Salvatore Alberbazile and Mike Jean Baptiste, head of indie imprint
Moonlight Entertainment Records, to sign him to his first record deal.
Sean is now working on a debut full-length album where he'll serve as
creative head and producer with plans to assemble a band and tour
internationally. The album promises to boast a collection of tunes that
feature Sean's lessons on life, love and society in general. Hardworking,
humble, and compassionate, Sean's determination is sure to get him as far as
his music can possibly reach. As Sean himself stated in a recent interview:
"A true artist has no choice but to create. A smart artist not only creates,
but knows to learn all the ins and outs of his craft, seizing the reigns of
production, making all artistic choices, so that the outcome is entirely a
reflection of his heart and skills."
|
Press
Release:
MOONLIGHT ENTERTAINMENT RECORDS
TO RELEASE HOT SINGLE "US" BY POP/ROCK/COUNTRY STAR SEAN MURPHY IN THE U.S.
Keeping with the buzz that's quickly made him one of the hottest young and upcoming stars in the music business, MLE Records artist Sean Murphy is ready to let the States and the world in on his new single "Us" in the coming weeks.
Sean Murphy grew up nearby the fabled Lanikai beach on the isle of Oahu, Hawaii. The talented singer, songwriter and performer has been playing the guitar since he was ten, but over the years he's also become adept with a variety of instruments that include the Sitar and even the harp. Influenced by everyone from John Mayer to Dave Matthews to Bob Dylan, Murphy's style of smooth laidback harmonies and beautiful dissonance has created a style that's both alive and resonating.
Indeed, "Us" deftly captures Murphy's repertoire—nimble guitar riffs, handsome vocals and lyrics that are both personal and touching. And thanks to all the love "Us" has received in the likes of Japan (where its placed Top 5 in the charts), the Netherlands and Australia, not to mention the startling amount of units the single has sold on both Amazon and iTunes, the feeling is tremendous about Sean Murphy becoming a household name in his native land and the rest of the world very soon.
To book performance and Interviews
Please contact:
Clark De Marcus
at 203-993-9899
|
|
|
Last Updated ( Monday, 17 August 2009 )
|
More Artists
-
19:34 - 06.04.2008
Genres >> Pop
When musical artist Paul Tardo answered an obscure classified ad placed by an avant-garde record producer, he had no idea that his shoe box full of old song ideas would be transformed into a pop album. Although most of the material was written about 11 years ago during what Paul…
Read more...
-
23:30 - 28.01.2008
Genres >> Rock
It starts in Peru.
When I was six years old, my older brother took me to the store to buy a music tape of Iron Maiden. When I heard them for the first time, I new I wanted to make music. I also started listening to such bands like Slayer,…
Read more...
-
21:04 - 13.07.2007
Genres >> Alternative
Kenneth J. Stelly was born and raised in Los Angeles, California where his parents nurtured his musical interest, buying his first guitar at age 3. Kenneth also had an interest in the piano at an early age.
Though he wasn't formally trained at the time, Ken enjoyed playing his favorite…
Read more...
-
23:37 - 11.02.2008
Genres >> Rock
The Holygold project was started in 2007.
In the previous years I've been playing with several bands such as Reverse, Streamers, S.W.O.C. and Goldah.
With "Goldah" we recorded the largely appreciated debut cd "Waiting for something to happen" that received many good reviews and permitted the band to play live…
Read more...
-
01:33 - 28.08.2007
Genres >> Rock
PsykNyne fans, new and old, packed out Macon GA’s favorite rock venue, The Power Station, on June 22, 2007 to celebrate the release of RIDE, the rockin' new full length album, featuring 13 tracks produced by Lance Hoskins (Goatfinger Studios Atlanta).
400 + were present for the celebration, enjoying…
Read more...
-
21:08 - 11.07.2009
Genres >> Pop
Symphony of Nine are young geniuses in the making and their new CD
release entitled "Radio" will prove that to you. So9 is dedicated to song
writing with a passion and expertise that is both unique and thrilling. "Saria in C Minor", "Paralyze", "Eye of The Storm" and "Dance Club…
Read more...
-
21:06 - 30.03.2008
Genres >> Pop
New CD will appeal to Beatles fans
TORONTO, ON - Its been too long since a singer and songwriter came around with songs that just rejuvenate your soul and capture your imagination. With his debut CD "The Tangerine Toad", Aubrey pulls his listeners into his world with…
Read more...
-
22:06 - 31.05.2009
Genres >> Pop
Summer is a singer/songwriter whose current projects involve an original Rock N Soul Album, licensing music for major video games & commercials, becoming a character in an animated project & vocal productions for HBO & 20th Century Fox. Summer attended the Musexpo in London and met many industry professionals who…
Read more...
-
19:28 - 20.12.2007
Genres >> Rock
The National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences
has placed Felix Jones on the
Official Ballot for the 2008 Grammy Awards
in 7 categories:
Find out why, buy a copy of the record today!
"Man, I was really impressed…
Read more...
-
23:40 - 05.03.2008
Genres >> Jazz
Christian
Natta
was born on the 14th Of April of 1971, in Capital Federal, Buenos Aires, Argentina. He start studying music at primary school, and continued at Secondary. At the age of 15 he started his first job as trumpet player in a band, while studying at the Conservatory of…
Read more...
|
|
Latest Arrivals
Born of Scars is currently touring regionally to promote their latest release “Minor to Major”
Tuesday, 07 February 2012||
Born of Scars performed at
the Bamboozle Festival at Giants Stadium in May, Recently o...
Read more... | Italian rock band "Vaudeville & Bad Omens" CD studio album "Voyage"
Tuesday, 31 January 2012||
Italian rock band "Vaudeville & Bad Omens" started as a trial project in late 2008. It wa...
Read more... | "Something Utopic" Crunchy Rock, Shot Through With Darkness
Wednesday, 25 January 2012||
Something Utopic is a rock group that has evolved tremendously since its beginning in ear...
Read more... | "Sal Piamonte" A bastard rock child conceived in a Rock n' Roll orgy of sound and lyric
Wednesday, 11 January 2012||
“Ever seen the devil in a flowered dress?” hymns Piamonte on “WhatR...
Read more... | Sexy Heroes Combine Punk, Pop, Ska, Rock and Funk!
Monday, 09 January 2012||
The music business changes dramatically almost overnight! The focus should always be on i...
Read more... | The alternative rock band Dead Smiling Pirates release the new single
Tuesday, 03 January 2012||
Dead Smiling Pirates hails
from Copenhagen, Denmark. The three pirates set sail on the...
Read more... | Joey Stuckey Real-Life Guitar Hero Is Bringing the Music Back To Town
Thursday, 29 December 2011||
Official Ambassador of Music for Macon, Georgia—Home of the “Southern Sound...
Read more... | Fasha, The New Face of Alternative Rock
Thursday, 22 December 2011||
Fasha isn't just rock music, Fasha is a rock experience.
Fasha has a universal con...
Read more... | Phil Common Delivers An Eclectic Mix Of Gritty, Thoughtful Songs
Wednesday, 21 December 2011||
Phil common — Born in NYC to a union leader and Juilliard graduate phil was steeped...
Read more... | Rory Wolman & His Girls, Monique and SJanel
Tuesday, 20 September 2011||
Rory Wolman has had the honor of writing, Producing & Arranging 49 Albums across every g...
Read more... |
|
Indie Artist Directory 
