Vinyl Candy

Vinyl Candy is Jim Leber, Matt Corey, Michael Wessner (WessC), and Justin "JD" Brinsfield. Rock solid songwriting. A passionate commitment to music that makes a difference and the chops to pull it off. Vinyl Candy is a richly talented young quintet whose seamless sound welds a mix of influences. From The Beatles to Jellyfish to Oasis to Butch Walker, Vinyl Candy brings it all together in a grand musical vision that is reminiscent of the best that rock can be while remaining utterly innovative and original. The evidence can be heard on Pacific Ocean Park, the band’s awe-inspiring debut album, featuring twelve original tracks from the founding combination of Jim Leber(Andrew) and Matt Corey(Tommy) with Michael Wessner, Jason Denver, and Bill Devine. Vinyl Candy brings a compelling new dimension to modern music with a style and sensibility as accomplished as it is original. It was in the spring of 2003 that Jim first joined forces with singer/songwriter Matt Corey. Jim asked Matt to add some Vocals to some of his demos that he had been working on. What happened next was nothing short of devine musical combustion, the combination clicked and Vinyl Candy was born. Jim then brought together long time friends, Michael Wessner on drums, Jason Denver on Bass, and Bill Devine on Lead Guitar. The result is Vinyl Candy, Twelve original songs that announce, in no uncertain terms, the arrival of a young band with a very promising future indeed. From the evocative opening notes of “Too Late”, to the vivid imagery of “California”, to the resonant emotional pitch of “Stay”, to Power Pop classics like "Tranz Am" and "Heather", Pacific Ocean Park is an album that celebrates the enduring values of heartfelt songwriting and consummate craftsmanship in a collection of songs that seems certain to land Vinyl Candy a place among the very best of tomorrow’s rock originals. On the wings of their success, Vinyl Candy is now finishing their second album titled “Land”. This much anticipated sophomore release will be sure to drench audiences in their Psychedelic Power Pop Rock.