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Hilary Cousins

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Whether it's opening for such artists as Jane Siberry, Richie Havens, and Patty Larkin, or having his songs placed on compilations with Midnight Oil, the D4, and Matt Pond PA, Hilary Cousins' music is making a powerful impression.Hilary’s debut CD, Continents Collide, received significant air play on CMJ, Gavin, and non-Com radio stations across the country. The single If I Let You Down was broadcast nationally on the “Music Choice” channels of Charter Cable and Direct TV. His songs were also in heavy rotation on countless internet music sites including Rollingstone.com and TUCOWS.com.Combining elements of pop, rock and folk, Hilary’s indie sound blends stirring lyrics, great hooks and driving rhythms.A native of New England, Hilary has done his share of moving around. He spent over 12 years in Brooklyn and Boston and he's also lived in Canada, England, and Israel. Having recently relocated from New Haven, he's now based in Los Angeles. At every step along the way he's been mining, exploring and re-imagining musical ideas and language.Hilary and co-producer Tony Ungaro – whose production credits include work with Joe Jackson, Marshall Crenshaw, and Butch Vig of Garbage – are currently completing Hilary’s next full-length release, In The Blue Dream.
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Member Since: 6/16/2007
Band Website: www.hilarycousins.com
Band Members: Extended family of musicians who have played with me 'live' or in the studio: Tony Ungaro - everything; Mark Miller - guitars, vox, bass; Chris Ranney - piano, organ, synths; Bruce Edwards -guitars; Gary Kelly - bass; Joey Conoscenti - drums; Mike DoCampo - guitars; Chris Butler - drums; Wade Ripka -guitars; Michael Lauren - drums; Dave Dutton - guitars.

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"Cinematic, evocative and colored with poetic visual imagery." -Mi2N (Music Industry News Network)

"Considerable singer-songwriter talents..." -New Haven Advocate

"His stirring lyrics, expressed in a soft voice, can be lulling and chant-like, or more demanding and thought provoking." -News Times

"Full of ideas and phrases that made me think of Billy Bragg with a hint of Richard Shindell thrown in for good measure." -Taconic Press

"Cousins, who has been performing for 10 years, could pose for a portrait of the classic independent artist." -Pioneer Valley Gazette Net

"If I Let You Down' is a hot track, truly worthy of "single" status. The Tom Pettyish drumbeat and dark modern western vibe compels an attentive audience, especially this listener." -President of Shut Eye Records

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"Winter Soldier" -- Unbelievable

If you already know about this historic, testimony/protest action by veterans of the Iraq war, great! If NOT&.please CHECK it out.  It will deepen your sympathy for all those who have had to go a...
Posted by on Tue, 01 Apr 2008 14:43:00 GMT

War? What War?

The last couple of weeks have seen a noticeable increase in the discussion on the public airwaves and coffee counters around the country about the fiasco in Iraq. This has been due in large part ...
Posted by on Tue, 02 Oct 2007 00:16:00 GMT