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Whirl

hooky & powerful songs that'll rock yer world...

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ATTENTION!!! Whirl is one of 15 semi-finalists in a band competition by Boru Bar Bands, out of 800 bands that entered from all over the country!!! If we win, we will receive $10,000 worth of new musical equipment and a professionally produced music video, and publicity that you can't put a price on! In order to win, we need you to register on www.borubarband.com and vote once a day each day until October 25. By voting you will be entered in the "Defend the Fan" sweepstakes and have the opportunity to win $5,000! Thanks, and good luck to you and us! LET'S TAKE THE WIN HOME TO BERGEN COUNTY, NJ! :)
Whirl is an NYC-based pop/rock band that has been winning over audiences and critics with their live performances and beautifully-crafted, radio-friendly CD.
Whirl is the creation of Nikki Maoz, a critically acclaimed singer, songwriter, and guitarist. Nikki originally formed Whirl in London, England, where the band performed at the city's major clubs, to rave reviews.
After reforming Whirl in the States, the band has played most major clubs in the NY metropolitan area, including Mercury Lounge, CBGB's, Arlene's Grocery, The Bitter End, Mo Pitkins, Kenny's Castaways, Baggot Inn, Cutting Room, Continental, Lion's Den, the Whiskey Bar and many more. Whirl has received glowing reviews stateside and has been played on both mainstream and college radio stations nationwide, including New York's Q104.3 and NJ's WFDU. Whirl has also been featured on several music sites and podcasts.
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"Stronger Than One", performed live at the Make Music NY Festival, June '08


Someone to Fly With (Upside Down) - solo acoustic version
Everything Under the Sun, performed live at the Make Music NY Festival, June '08
"Make Amends", performed live at the Make Music NY Festival, June '08


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Member Since: 9/29/2005
Band Website: whirlmusic.com
Band Members: Whirl is:

Nikki Maoz - Vocals, Guitar

Joe Hakim - Bass, Keyboards

Matt Ritter - Drums

Udi Levy - Guitar
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Photos by Chris Gore

"Ambrosial voice... incredible range and innovative styles... the lyrics are intelligent and the songs are well-crafted in a familiar way with the right touch of uniqueness."
Mark E. Waterbury, Music Morsels


"An incredible voice, mixed with magnific sound... Whirl are on the way up and I feel blessed just to have been here to listen at the start... such drive in the music... words that rip... just GREAT MUSIC all the way around!!"
DJ WILD, WildSideRadio.com


"This band is so damn good... I can't stress enough the power and polished skill of this band and the top-rate vocals of singer Nikki Maoz. The lyrical crafting is intelligent. The songs are played faultlessly... the music is of commercial quality without a hint of copping out on originality. Whirl is carving their niche in the future of pop/rock and you can say you were with it way back when."
Beverly Durfee, The Daily Sentinel, Grand Junction, CO


"The record seems destined for a date with AOR radio stations across the country with its crunchy, singer songwriter goes big time tunes... no song paints a clearer picture of that then their soaring ballad, So New; Its glass shattering vocals and tender lyrics should propel it to the next level."
Paul Zimmerman, First Coast News, Jacksonville, FL

"Blazing through... it's her passionate voice that sustains the energy and keeps you listening... Maoz offers a vocal inflection like some of the best Middle Eastern singers... add to that some hooky arrangements, and you've got something far from Crow."
Jamie Anderson, Indie-Music.com

"There is no doubting the vocal talent of singer-songwriter and guitarist Nikki Maoz"
Vicky U Lee, The Deli Magazine


"I have to give respect to the music of Whirl. It's well-written, lyrically and melodically, not to mention very hooky!"
Tim Louie, East Coast Rocker


"A stirring performance... an energy that is hard to match... with intelligent lyrics and songs with big hooks, Whirl are setting a great pace."
Wes Soriano, The Aquarian

"Nikki is a true born songwriter/composer!"
Colin Lynch, BeSonic.com


"One of the best unsigned artists to come along in a long time, Maoz is the whole package - singer, songwriter, guitarist and arranger; she does it all exceptionally well."
Tom Yanno, MusiciansRealm.com


"Nikki's voice belts you with all the ferocity of a Mike Tyson punch!"
Bill Ribas, NYRock.com


"Sexy, sassy and luscious... combined with the many different eras and her middle eastern heritage, Nikki Maoz is an extremely rare gem in today's pop rock!"
Alex Abercrombie, Funky Rock News


Sounds Like: Sheryl Crow meets U2, Foo Fighters meets Coldplay, Ofra Haza meets Edwin McCain, Soundgarden meets Faith Hill, Enya meets Black Sabbath...
Type of Label: None

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Whirl is a Boru Vodka Contest Semi-Finalist! NEED YOUR VOTES!!!

Hey Y'all,Whirl is one of 15 semi-finalists in a band competition by Boru Bar Bands, out of 800 bands that entered from all over the country!!! If we win, we will receive a bunch of new musical equipm...
Posted by Whirl on Sun, 14 Sep 2008 11:31:00 PST