misUniverse is a band. misUniverse is the name of that band. Choose not to view the name misUniverse as something akin to subjective beauty pageants; rather, at home in the same phylum as misunderstanding, misconduct, misuse, misappropriation, or misfire.
misUniverse is the result of a songwriting collaboration that began years ago - singer/composer Dim Gurevich and guitarist/producer Kiyanu Kim met while attempting to reconcile and rectify the hostile wilderness of surreality and the conundrum of finance under the umbrella of New York University’s music program; the two quickly became writing partners. As their shared musical influences ranged from The Beatles, Pink Floyd, and Bob Dylan to J.S. Bach, Debussy, and Chopin, composing together became second nature.
Many songs, live shows, and various rhythm sections later, misUniverse released their first full length recording, “All’s Well That Ends.†A sonically complete, vividly textured album, this collection of heartfelt songs showcased the band’s intelligent approach to music, while hinging on sophisticated, thought-provoking lyrics.
In addition to the independent release of “All’s Well That Ends,†the two kept busy with a number of high profile side projects. While Dim worked with such names as Elektra Recording Artist Katell Keineg, Kiyanu played with artists on both Maverick and Interscope Records, most notably the famed singer Gwen Stefani. Through these projects, misUniverse found its maturity and more importantly, the rest of its members. Enter bassist James Cruz of the band Splender (Columbia, J Records) and drummer Ian O’Neill, just off playing for Maverick Recording Artist Ben Jelen. Because of instant chemistry with Dim and Kiyanu, the band began rehearsing and recording new material right away. The result was a definite progression to the misUniverse sound, as Cruz and O’Neill brought an element of urgency to the group’s music, while retaining the band’s signature vibe. “I’ve found that there is infinite room to grow with this band…at the core of misUniverse are the most sincere and honest songs I’ve heard in a very long time…because of that I see no limits to what we can do.†O’Neill said.
misUniverse is currently performing live in and around New York City. Find out more at www.misUniverse.net.
