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jen bye

jenbye

About Me

"Less Than Perfect For This World

What are people saying about jen’s music?
" Uber Alles California! Jen Bye is a godsend with the voice of an impish cherub with a tiny chip on her shoulder. Delivering her conflicting tales of loathing and loving, her trial and triumph enduring soul is exposed with a syrupy smugness...it’s practically impossible to find anything disappointing amidst her music. Bravo JB!" ~Ant Standring, Glasswerk.co.uk
“We hear thousands of songs and CDs and it's rare to come across as compelling an album that demands as much time to listen.This is a complete work - with a satisfying and substantial window into Bye's artistry and attitudes. The self-incrimination, surviving self-esteem, & genuine appreciation of life that is woven through all the lyrical lines & music are an artistic time capsule & one that should be opened again & again." ~ Earbuzz.com
“What makes Bye’s new record powerful are the places she takes the listener; places of different vantage points from which and within the audience can feel the songs. Sometimes you’re taken back into the past as though it’s in the thick of a painful present. Sometimes the feeling is retrospective like an old faded photograph in the mind that never seems to fully decay. All of it’s real and none of it is.” ~Greg Debonne, musicmanor.com
“Jen Bye delivers hard-hitting pop that isn't afraid to rock. Confronting topics such as personal liberation and conformity, Bye's lyrics cover a wide spectrum of emotions. And when presented by the singer's stirring voice, they are made all the more evocative. With a continuing knack for penning original song structures & continued improvement in an already masterful ensemble, there's no reason for the industry not to take note of an engaging, at times fiery, act like this one.” ~Albert Vega, Music Connection Magazine
“This is an eclectic approach to songwriting that crosses genre barriers and stays true to the artist’s vision.” ~Danie Cortese, Danie Cortese Entertainment & Publicity International
Independent singer/songwriter, jen bye , has produced a well-crafted eclectic alternative pop/rock CD with bad sister music's 2007 release of “Less Than Perfect For This World”.
This album is laced with interesting stick-in-your-head melodies, boldly honest lyrics and fearless conviction. This introspective collection of songs has age, wisdom, a little damage, and an incisive edge that doesn't sacrifice hope for cynicism.
Available NOW at CD Baby
In loving memory:
Heather Zir
October 12, 1969 - April 7 2005
This world has lost an amazing soul,
however Her music and poetry will live on.

bad sister music © 2007
All Rights Reserved.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 11/20/2005
Band Website: jenbye.net
Band Members:
players past & present, a smorgasbord of musical talents:
theBadSister
Jason P. Chesney
Christopher Allis
Wenty Morris
Adam Daniel
Michael Starr
Shon Sullivan (Goldenboy, Moonwash)
Bryan Bos (Goldenboy, Moonwash)
Phil Parlapiano
Dan Marfisi, Jones House Music
Jeff Manol
Michael McCarthy
Jim Loftus
Johnny Vergara

Influences: Sam Phillips, PJ Harvey, Shawn Colvin, Johatha Brooke, Annie Lennox, Portishead, Abra Moore, Tori Amos, Aimee Mann, Nick Cave, Radiohead, Tom Petty, Pink Floyd, Neil Diamond, Bob Marley, Lucinda Williams, Bjork, Sarah McLachlan, Portishead, Prince, Cowboy Junkies, U2, War, David Byrne, Peter Gabriel, Tears for Fears, Trent Reznor, Unkle, DJ Shadow, Tricky, Kirsty MacColl, Eddi Reader, k.d. Lang, Depeche Mode, Beck, Garbage, Elliot Smith, Delerium, David Bowie, Caroline Lavelle, Beatles, the Cure, Anne Previn (Ednaswap, Annetena), Angelo Badalamenti, Julee Cruise, VAST, Suzanne Vega, Ella Fitzgerald, Meat Beat Manifesto, Mozart, Beethoven, my mommy

my peeps & other music I love: Heather Zir, Anne McCue, the Section Quartet, Beth Hart, Goldenboy, the Lift, Janet Robin, Morris & Young, Danny Peck, Stephen Rowe, barnacle, Stefano, Michael Starr, Dan Marfisi, Terry Lynn, Monogroove
Sounds Like:

Less Than Perfect For This World...

Culver City
California

Record Label: bad sister music
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Bonaduce & a bunch of brats....

Just thought I would pass the word around. A new reality show is premiering on VH1 this Thursday night (March 20) called "I Know My Kid’s A Star." It is hosted by Danny Bonaduce (Partridge Famil...
Posted by jen bye on Mon, 17 Mar 2008 03:17:00 PST

"Mexico’s" movin on the KIAC Big 501

In week number 4, "Mexico" creeps from 31 to 29 on the KIAC Big 50. Baby steps!Thanks for reading and be sure to visit KIAC Big 50 at Independent Artists Company! as always, peace & mysteries...don'...
Posted by jen bye on Tue, 26 Feb 2008 09:32:00 PST

"Mexico" moves to 31 on the Big 50!

Now in it's third week, "Mexico" moved up another 5 slots to 31 on the KIAC Big 50. This is now the 3 track of mine that's made the list!Stop in and visit KIAC Big 50 at Independent Artists Company! ...
Posted by jen bye on Wed, 20 Feb 2008 05:32:00 PST

Review by Glasswerk National

Glasswerk NationalWritten by Ant Standring3rd February 2008Uber Alles California! Jen Bye (JB) is a godsend with the voice of an impish cherub with a tiny chip on her shoulder. She plays piano and gui...
Posted by jen bye on Fri, 15 Feb 2008 02:15:00 PST

"Mexico" jumps from 43 to 36 on KIAC Big 50!

For 8 weeks, "Heaven" held it's ground on the Big 50. Starting at 46 moving up to 19!!. After finally dropping out, "Mexico" jumped in! Now in it's second week ranking at 36.Stop in and visit KIAC ...
Posted by jen bye on Fri, 21 Dec 2007 09:45:00 PST

Jen Bye compared to Paris Hilton???

Apple, Tesco 'most to blame' for Music Biz Crisis?by Gael Digital MediaIn an story reported on The Register's website (read it here) the writer's story is on a report by consultants Capgemini for the ...
Posted by jen bye on Mon, 04 Feb 2008 10:53:00 PST

Album review by The Music Manor

"What makes Bye's new record powerful are the places she takes the listener; places of different vantage points from which and within the audience can feel the songs. Sometimes you're taken back into...
Posted by jen bye on Thu, 24 Jan 2008 02:46:00 PST

"Heaven" sits at 22 of 50 on KAIC’s Big 50 Hitlist!

Now in week 7, "Heaven" has proven to have a little staying power and is holding strong at 22. Also my friend Carrie Wade also moved up to 42 with her track "Needles in the Waves". Stop in and visit ...
Posted by jen bye on Tue, 11 Dec 2007 09:02:00 PST

Heaven reaches 24 in it’s 6th week on the KAIC Big 50!

For 6 consecutive weeks, "Heaven" keeps rising! From 49 to 24!! Also my friend Carrie Wade has joined the line up with her track "Needles in the Waves" at 45. Check it out on the KAIC Big 50 at Indepe...
Posted by jen bye on Tue, 04 Dec 2007 09:36:00 PST

Heaven rises again on the Big50!

"Heaven" holding it's own for 5 weeks now on KAIC Big 50 at Independent Artists Company! as always, peace & mysteries...
Posted by jen bye on Tue, 27 Nov 2007 09:49:00 PST