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Nancy Newlis

About Me


Nancy Newlis is a singer/songwriter born and raised in Moscow, Russia. Nancy began at young age studying theory and composition with Irina Vladimirovna who studied under Shostakovich, an extraordinary Russian composer.
At 16 she was offered a full scholarship and a position within the Studio Music and Jazz Program in the School of Music at the University of Miami. During her undergraduate study, Nancy led several bands, performed regularly within Miami and abroad, and was a part of an award winning University of Miami jazz vocal ensemble. She was also selected as a singer on a track off an EMI Records compilation album called “Universidad Navidena”.
After graduation Nancy returned to Moscow to perform and simultaneously finish her first rock album with the famous Russian band Babie Leto. With recording under the direction of Alexander Kuzmichev, renowned bass player from the Russian band Voskresenie, her album became a success and featured such songs as Memories and Chances. Nancy has recently had several large engagements, including an appearance on Russian TV’s popular talent show “Fabrika Zvezd” in 2007, filming her first music video for her song Chances and several live performances in both Russia and New York City. The music video and footage of her TV appearance can be found on Nancy’s website and the official website of Fabrika Zvezd.
Nancy is currently living in New York City and about to release her new EP "Dreamers", which she recorded and produced with Jeff Berner at Galuminum Foil Studios.
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Music:

Member Since: 10/03/2006
Band Website: www.nancynewlis.com
Band Members: Music and Lyrics by: Nancy Newlis

All Instrumentation on "Moments" by Lapenkovy Brothers

Drums: Daniel Platzman

Bass: Michael Feinberg

Guitar: Jeff Berner, Shane Barnes

Influences: Queen, Uriah Heep, Andrew Bird, Radiohead, The Beatles, Coldplay, Nina Simone, Fiona Apple, Jeff Buckley, Sia, Zemfira, Muse, Sufjan Stevens.
Sounds Like:
"This is a solid debut that is captivating from beginning to end."
- Beeb Ashcroft, indie-music.com

"Russian born Nancy Newlis has a deep rich voice much like Nina Simone and she delivers her songs in a style that at times is jazzy but then 2 seconds later may rock out."
- Andrea, Mossip

"All her songs are catchy and could easily be huge hits, but they also have this amazing undertone of quality lyrics and musicianship."
- Zarna Surti, Zarna's Runway

To Buy the new EP "Dreamers", click here:

"Moments"

View Nancy Newlis's EPK

"Good Morning Heartache"

Piano Version

Type of Label: Major

My Blog

Eurovision

I know that several months have passed since Eurovision (popular european music contest), but I just wanted to express how much I like the winning artist. His name is Alexander Rybak. He comes from a ...
Posted by on Tue, 16 Jun 2009 08:55:00 GMT

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Hi:) Happy Spring!   While the listening party is in the works..it's time to start playing live again. I am playing an acoustic show @ Googie's Lounge (above the Living Room). I am very glad to be bac...
Posted by on Mon, 27 Apr 2009 08:58:00 GMT

Miami New Times, Fashion, Reviews. FIERCE

Hello my dear friends!I hope all is well in your lives. So today I was googling myself (just in case you didn't know that is what I do) and to my surprise the long-awaited review from Miami New Times ...
Posted by on Wed, 15 Apr 2009 17:03:00 GMT

FREE song off the new EP, and it's not even released yet. WHOOA

NEWS NEWS NEWSIf you join my mailing list here : www. nancynewlis. com you will be given a free Mp3 off my new upcoming EP. That's like totally awesome. OMg, omg, omg!! Happy St. Patrick's Day to all...
Posted by on Tue, 17 Mar 2009 07:34:00 GMT

Review of "Dreamers" + news

I am writing for several reasons. First. I did not win the John Mayer Contest, BUT I made it in the top 200. Thanks to you!! You are awesome. I am very happy to let you know that I am finished with my...
Posted by on Mon, 16 Mar 2009 11:20:00 GMT

does music get paid off?

Yesterday I picked up a master CD that will very soon become my new EP, which I am expecting to release in April. I have to send it to the printers, and all that intense stuff. I am very, very excited...
Posted by on Wed, 18 Feb 2009 10:49:00 GMT

John Mayer, and his wicked buzz factor

Dear Friends, As I am trying to figure out how exactly to pronounce "vosotros hablais" in Spanish, this low buzz factor thought keeps bugging my brain. It prevents me from concentrating, t's affecting...
Posted by on Mon, 16 Feb 2009 06:53:00 GMT

Social Standing- new song!!!!

Hello Everyone, Thaaaaaaaaaaaaannnnnnnnnkkkkkkk you all for voting! I don't know how,but I have advanced to a 76% buzz factor. I am not sure if that putsme in the top 200, but I am thrilled that I mad...
Posted by on Thu, 05 Feb 2009 10:33:00 GMT

John Mayer contest

http://www.playmayercraft.com/contest.php?sid=9&rid=1160&aid =30633&mid=23799&mtype=2Dear Friends, Today I have no wit for you. I blame it on the weather....Thank you very much for doing such a great j...
Posted by on Wed, 28 Jan 2009 13:38:00 GMT

Read me?

http://www.playmayercraft.com/contest.php?sid=9&rid=1160&aid =30633&mid=23799&mtype=2Hey guys, Thank you for supporting. There are a couple of things that I have discovered. 1. Not only voting counts. ...
Posted by on Wed, 28 Jan 2009 13:42:00 GMT