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Essenza is best described as a collage trio, whose sound is the unique culmination of Elegant Electronics, moody guitars, and sultry vocals. Sonically pleasing on every level, Essenza's Haunting Melodies will sink deep into your head and keep you humming from dawn till dreams.
Founded by electronica programmer, Jim Vanaria and guitarist, Ryan Snyder (formerly of Serotonin), the Chicago-based band began as scratch recordings of Imaginative Guitar Melodies bolstered by an array of subtle electronic beats. Jim, a long-time devotee of Industrial & Chicago House, and Ryan, a veteran of the Punk Rock scene, both had a surprisingly similar taste for the softer side of music. After a year of casually experimenting with various soundscapes, while combining elements of their inherently different musical backgrounds, the two decided to let their sound emerge to discover its true beauty.
Vocalist Jane Zabeth joined the band in fall of 2003. Jane's delicate yet emotionally confident voice and Intimate Lyrics bring forth an incredible richness to Essenza's exclusive sound.
In September 2005, Essenza released its first self-titled EP and is currently busy writing and recording for a future release. The band can be found playing Chicago music hubs such as Subterranean and Double Door, and is looking forward to touring the rest of the US and beyond.
Until our next release, check out Essenza's remix of Stephanie Dosen's "Like a Dream," off her June Bella Union release "Lily for the Spectre", and Airiel's new album "The Battle of Sealand," where Jane can be heard singing back-up vocals for the song "Sugar Crystals," also featuring electronic shoegazer, Ulrich Schnauss.
Jane and Jim have also been collaborating with Detroit techno veteran, Alan Oldham (aka: DJ T-1000) on a new Trip-Hop/Downtempo project. A full length album, entitled "Champagne to my Real Friends, Real Pain to my Sham Friends," the product of this three- piece band called "The Inside," is set to be released this fall.
Buy the debut EP from Essenza now!

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Music:

Member Since: 22/07/2005
Band Website: http://essenzamusic.com
Band Members: Jane Zabeth: Vocals
Ryan Snyder : Guitar
Jim Vanaria : Guitar / Programming
Influences: Red House Painters, Low, The Sundays, Ulrich Schnauss, Dead Can Dance, Cocteau Twins, Styrofoam, Morr Music, 4AD, Lamb, Azure Ray, Bonobo, Postal Service, DCFC, Emiliana Torrini, Four Tet, Mogwai, Notwist, PulseProgramming
Sounds Like: The Sundays, Cocteau Twins, Hooverphonic, Azure Ray, Mazzy Star, Innocence Mission, Zero-7
Type of Label: Major

My Blog

New Songs: Blue, Optical Lithography

We are happy to announced that we've posted two new songs to our myspace music player."Blue" takes synth layering to ethereal heights. A serene but steady path of circling electronics opens to a...
Posted by on Tue, 13 May 2008 14:00:00 GMT

Stephanie Dosen - Like a Dream

We feel very fortunate to have remixed Stephanie Dosen's track 'Like a Dream.' She makes beautiful music and I highly suggest you pick up her new LP (digitally released in the US). Her new single 'O...
Posted by on Mon, 03 Sep 2007 19:24:00 GMT

Thanks and a New Free Download

Hello All,First of all, we would like to thank everyone that came out to see us on Sat March 18th at the Double Door. It was a great show. I love playing that venue, the sound on stage is ...
Posted by on Thu, 23 Mar 2006 09:25:00 GMT

Airplay

We've received airplay on a few radio stations around the country and I'd like to take a moment to thank them for playing our record. We're hoping to get more and more airplay and start playing some ...
Posted by on Mon, 06 Feb 2006 12:55:00 GMT

Shows and more shows...

First, Many thanks to those that came out to see us at the Tonic Room on the 11th, it was a grand success. Second, we've booked another show! This time at Subterranean (Chicago). The booker was ki...
Posted by on Sat, 14 Jan 2006 06:53:00 GMT

First Show: Success!

We just wanted to say a big Thank You to everyone who came out in support of our first show. It was a wild success. According to the doorman for the club, Essenza had the highest crowd turnout he'd ...
Posted by on Fri, 04 Nov 2005 08:59:00 GMT

New Show Added! The Tonic Room - Chicago, IL

We've confirmed our first show with 3DMas at the Tonic Room on November 2! Still haven't figured out who will be on the bill with us but it is postively going to be a splendid show. Expect to see th...
Posted by on Mon, 03 Oct 2005 14:39:00 GMT

CD Baby!

We've been added to CD Baby! You can buy our CD from them for 7$ plus shipping or from us here, at $7 ppd. Soon we'll be added to iTunes as well as several other online music sites. You'll be the f...
Posted by on Thu, 29 Sep 2005 20:05:00 GMT

Essenza EP now available for sale!

Well, the new Essenza EP is ready to go! We recently took delivery of our first pressing and are very excited to make it available for sale! The CD itself came out great. Many thanks to Furnace CD ...
Posted by on Tue, 13 Sep 2005 14:00:00 GMT

Welcome...

Well, First of all, thanks for checking out our music... Second, after much ballyhoo, our initial five song EP (self titled) has been mastered and sent off to press. We'll be making it availabl...
Posted by on Mon, 25 Jul 2005 12:01:00 GMT