"Alsup's buoyant attitude and bright, high-energy music could hit a home run with new, young fans. With a style on par with Gavin DeGraw or OneRepublic, Alsup's music could find a place on the radio with any number of pop-oriented stations." - Billboard Magazine
"Giddy piano pop, old-school soul and free-spririted songs... an earnest if unlikely divide between Ben Folds and John Legend. He's too talented to be gauged by comparisons." - Performing Songwriter
"Ear-bending hooks that will control you for days." - Stereo Subversion
"Todd Alsup proves that some pop can still transcend the suspect platitudes most listeners have come to expect... by balancing his serious musicianship with a hint of gentle playfulness... His songs shimmer with warmth, allowing them to be pensive and personal without ever teetering on standoffish and insular. He admixes into this recipe his significant vocal range... with an integrity equal to that displayed by his piano playing. As his career keeps galloping forward, be sure to check out its vital velocity." - Jezebel Music
Singer/songwriter/pianist Todd Alsup is a welcome throwback to classic songwriting and showmanship – an exciting artist who can consistently rock a crowd with astonishing vocals and honest songs bursting with groove and personality. Released in 2008, Todd’s debut EP “Facts & Figures†has been enthusiastically received, with critics hailing Todd’s combination of “giddy piano-pop, old-school soul and free-spirited songs,†as an “earnest if unlikely divide between Ben Folds and John Legend.†(Performing Songwriter, June 2008). he is bound to strike a chord with listeners.
Born and raised in the suburbs of Detroit, Todd was attracted to the classic sounds of ‘60s soul and ‘70s pop at an early age. “I remember discovering my parents’ record collection – The Beatles, Carole King, Stevie Wonder and Billy Joel,†he says. “I spent hours and hours wearing down their vinyl, simply captivated. I fell in love with artists like Marvin Gaye and Aretha Franklin who could deliver a melody and lyric like no one else. Storytellers and soul singers – those were my idols.â€
This has proven to be an outstanding time for Todd. This fall, Todd was honored to join a prestigious list of artists endorsed by Yamaha. He was recently profiled in Billboard Magazine as a Billboard Underground Artist, and was featured in a video performance of his new single “The Good Fight†on Billboard.com. “The Good Fight†is currently taking college radio by storm, and is receiving regular airplay on Sirius Satellite Radio, as well as New York’s Q104.3. He is currently on a spring tour of colleges throughout the Northeast. Meanwhile, he regularly thrills faithful crowds on tour and at popular downtown NYC clubs.
For Todd the journey is all about making a lasting connection with listeners. “I try to keep my music universal and write stories that people can relate to. I believe that the most timeless songs are the ones about things we can all identify with. I would love to bring back that era of really well-crafted songs that tell meaningful and powerful stories about the human condition. I think that’s a lost art and if I can share that passion with an audience then I’m satisfied.†Todd is currently working on a full-length album.