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Mike Dees

New album "UNEARTHED" out now!

About Me


Mike Dees is a Singer/Songwriter from Memphis, TN. A prolific purveyor of Southern-fried power pop and veteran of many bands, he recently struck out on his own and hasn't looked back since. Whether playing solo acoustic or with a full-on rock band, he always delivers heartfelt (if slightly acidic) lyrics and ragged jangle rock.

Imagine 1970's AM rock (Neil Young, America) mixed with British Invasion and Power Pop (Big Star,Teenage Fanclub, Gin Blossoms) filtered through a ragged dose of distorted bliss (Soul Asylum, Husker Du, Guided By Voices). Like a candy-coated razorblade, these pop gems slide down smooth before the internal bleeding of emotion sets in. With these sugary bitter-pop nuggets, you can't eat just one. Crunch all you want, we'll make more.

For more music, go to Door 23 Records .

DISCOGRAPHY (Click to buy album)


Mike Dees - Buried EP 2007

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 3/6/2006
Band Website: mikedeesmusic.com
Band Members: Mike Dees:Vocals, Guitar
Adam Dodds:Bass
Kevin Doherty:Drums, Vocals
Jobu Babin:Guitar, Vocals

Influences: The Beatles, Big Star, Matthew Sweet, Posies, Neil Young, REM, Son Volt, Teenage Fanclub, Jellyfish, Soul Asylum, Smithereens, Elvis Costello, Guided By Voices, Husker Du, Tom Petty, Fleetwood Mac, Jim Croce, Indigo Girls, The Eagles, Cosmic American music

"Uptight" always sneaks up on me when I hear it, 'cause I always think it's some all-time classic tune and I'm sitting enjoying it and then I suddenly realise, "It's Mike Dees, I've only ever heard it on MySpace, but it's gorgeous!"
DC Cardwell

"Snap, Crackle,POP loves YA! We DO love you and your song "Maybe I". Killer power pop, a definite classic."
Craig Leve-Snap, Crackle, Pop Radio

"Mike joined the Jellyfish Tribute Album Team relatively late in the process, chose two of the only remaining tracks that weren't yet spoken for, and promptly nailed them both!! The guy's a genius!... I want to make "The genius of Mike Dees" a household phrase. You 100% rock, and the world needs to know it."
Alan Heaton- Burning Sky Records
Sounds Like: Candy coated barbed wire

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www.betarecords.com



Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

New pictures

I recently had a photographer come out to the show at Poplar lounge to shoot some photos. A few select ones are up now. For more of the pictures, go to http://www.myspace.com/destefanophotography . I'...
Posted by Mike Dees on Wed, 25 Jun 2008 07:58:00 PST

The results are in!

Thanks so much to everyone who voted for us for the Memphis Popfest. We made it! Without even being on the ballot we came out of nowhere as a write-in and it's all due to YOU guys! Kudos and a hearty ...
Posted by Mike Dees on Mon, 02 Jun 2008 03:35:00 PST

Please vote! Were in the running.

First off, I want to thank everyone who has voted to get us into Memphis Popfest. Thanks so much you guys! If you would, please spread the word and let's keep this ball rolling, we aren't out of the w...
Posted by Mike Dees on Mon, 19 May 2008 12:51:00 PST

A Little Help Please?

This very cool event is happening in July, and it would be SO great if Mike could get in and POSSIBLY win some studio time! For More Info Click HereORYou can just Click Here to vote.Click on the drop-...
Posted by Mike Dees on Wed, 14 May 2008 09:23:00 PST

Fan Page?

Recently one of my awesome fans was kind enough to make a fanpage for me. Check it out at http://www.myspace.com/mikedeesultimatefan and add them if you’re so inclined. They have a few exclusive...
Posted by Mike Dees on Mon, 17 Mar 2008 12:59:00 PST

News:Posies, recording, and more

Good news! I just got word that my version of "Flood of Sunshine" was accepted for "Beautiful Escape: The Songs of The Posies Revisited", coming from Burning Sky records later this year. This is one o...
Posted by Mike Dees on Wed, 02 Jan 2008 01:47:00 PST

News & Updates

Hey peoples! Long time, no blog. So what's been going on?I have a few new pages up at Last.fm (http://www.last.fm/music/Mike+Dees), Virb ( http://www.virb.com/mikedees), and Facebook (http://www.faceb...
Posted by Mike Dees on Mon, 10 Dec 2007 03:17:00 PST

Debut CD available now

I'm proud to announce that Mike Dees debut CD "Buried" is finally available. Click here to order"Buried" is a 5 song EP containing the songs:1. UPTIGHT2. GIRL NEXT DOOR3. MAYBE I4. DRIVE AWAY5. 20, 00...
Posted by Mike Dees on Mon, 10 Dec 2007 12:07:00 PST

Grammy voters:Vote for Sensory Lullabies!

Just found out the album I was featured on recently is in the ballot for a Grammy. Wow, wouldn't it be a trip if this actually went all the way?----------------- Bulletin Message -----------------From...
Posted by Mike Dees on Tue, 23 Oct 2007 03:37:00 PST

Unsung hero around town

Hey all,Recently UnsungHero.com said that they would like to feature one of my songs on the front page player. Well the day is here and the time is now. www.unsungherorevolution.com to check it out. O...
Posted by Mike Dees on Wed, 03 Oct 2007 03:20:00 PST