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About Me

"The Domani International would be setting the hipster blogs abuzz if the group hailed from NYC. Shades of Ambulance Ltd. and Doves abound, in the form of sparkling-ice keyboard grooves, Britpoppin' guitars and hooks galore." -Annie Zaleski-The Riverfront Times


The Domani International | Biography
Singer-songwriter Josh Bretts no stranger to the music industry. After playing both solo and in bands around St. Louis for the past decade, including garnering critical acclaim with his contribution to RIMs v.beta, a Ricochet Music compilation also featuring Moby and Evanescence, Brett has reemerged with The Domani International. And hes causing quite a ripple across the Midwest and beyond.
The debut EP, This Is_The Domani International, recorded at Flickerlight Recording Company and produced by Kevin Clay and Steven Wilson, grabs the listener from the moment it begins to spin. Theres an ethereal, almost Brit-pop sound to Into Forever. The key-and-drum interludes lift the listener to the heavens with just the right dash of guitar to return feet to ground. Such Sweet Sorrow is poised to slip readily onto college or indie radio. Despite its title, the songs an uplifting m..lange of guitar, keyboards, and Brett's ascendant vocals. The balladry of Our Colliding Age and, especially, its gently soaring refrain is instantly captivating. Just Keep Breathing is another gem, striking just the right balance between rock and pop. Finally, Out of a Vulgar Machine pays homage to 80s synthpop while sounding fresh and of-the-moment.
With critical acclaim and comparisons ranging from the Twilight Singers to Remy Zero to Jeff Buckley, Josh Brett and the Domani International have quickly made a name for themselves on the St. Louis scene.
In addition to his catchy-yet-intelligent songwriting skills, Brett has been hailed for his soaring vocal ability and unique style of guitar playing.
With 'This is_ ...', The Domani International have created an indie rock symphony, putting a new spin on a familiar sound.
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Member Since: 5/12/2005
Band Website: thedomaniinternational.com
Band Members: Me (Josh Brett) mostly, but often I have the honor or playing or recording with these fine folks... Tony Esterly, Robert Meyer, Kevin Clay, Bill Wheeler, Drew Carr, Jeff Church, Bruce Klosterman, Chris Kelley, Donnie Boutwell, Jamie Perryman, Chuck Hestand, and more!
Influences: Album available HERE for $8! and $5 here...
Josh Brett is a disciple of Jeff Buckley, but while Bretts gained Buckley's control and beauty, he has roughed up the edges and made it his own, more in the spirit of his other vocal hero, Greg Dulli [the Afghan Whigs], raved Julia Gordon-Bramer of nighttimes.com.
The sound is atmospheric and addictive, pronounced PLAYBACK:stls John Kujawski.
I highly recommend checking them out. Lee-summerskiss.com
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Record Label: ohh no...
Type of Label: None

My Blog

progress...updated!

Demoing 2 songs in the next month or so with my guitar player/producer Tony (locar)and my favorite drummer in the world, Drew Carr. We're doing a little dance/rock number with the working titled ...
Posted by the domani international on Fri, 07 Sep 2007 09:37:00 PST

Cleaning house...I mean to say 'FREE' stuff...

Hello Everyone,I've got about 25 t-shirts left and in the interest of cleaning house I'd like to make a special offer...Go to the SNOCAP store OR the iTunes link on my profile and downl...
Posted by the domani international on Mon, 09 Apr 2007 11:51:00 PST

Update on Afghan Whigs Tribute!

I'm in!!! My cover of  The Afghan Whigs' 'Debonair' has made the record along side some big name artists' versions of classic Whigs songs. I cannot say who some of these other artists are, a...
Posted by the domani international on Fri, 23 Feb 2007 04:44:00 PST

PRESS: read what they have to say about us!

There's a great little write up, and we're the Critic's Pick in this week's Riverfront Times (St. Louis).Check it out...http://www.riverfronttimes.com/Issues/2006-02-22/music /critics8.html By An...
Posted by the domani international on Sun, 18 Dec 2005 08:42:00 PST

WHAT THE...?

So, I put the myspacemaps link up on my page here a few weeks ago.Because, you know, I wouldnt mind knowing where people checking out my music are from.I've noticed that that around 10 to 1,...
Posted by the domani international on Wed, 13 Sep 2006 02:57:00 PST

FREE DOWNLOADS!!!

Every month I'll be making a different song available to download, so feel free to email/IM/burn/exchange them!The only thing we ask is you tell all your friends about us! Josh / the domani inte...
Posted by the domani international on Sun, 22 Jan 2006 10:45:00 PST

AFGHAN WHIGS TRIBUTE RECORD

Just got the word that we're 99.9% set for inclusion on an Afghan Whigs tribute record being put out by Summerskiss Records! Wait until you here our version of 'Debonair'! It's what I, as a loooong ti...
Posted by the domani international on Sat, 26 Aug 2006 05:57:00 PST

please read! west memphis three...

this breaks my heart. please...go check this out. www.wm3.org josh / the domani international from the index page... Shortly after three eight-year-old boys were found mutilated and murdered in West ...
Posted by the domani international on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST