"The stars are just a little brighter up in the sky of velvet blue... the moon is just a little jealous cuz all that I can see is you... and everything is in slow motion the moment that we kiss... well how could I have ever even dream it would come to this? And if I didn't know better, I could swear I was Head Over Heels in Love..." "Head Over Heels", Darbytown Road CD
April McLean is a unique singer/songwriter whose music draws on influences as diverse as Sarah McLachlan, Tori Amos and Aimee Mann. Her disarmingly vulnerable lyrics explore themes of insecurity, empowerment and healing. Whether she's singing with a band or alone at the piano, April's moving live performances connect with listeners of all backgrounds and ages.Throughout her childhood and teenage years, April learned how to play piano by ear and writing songs became a form of self-expression and a means of transformation from a place of hardship to personal growth and maturity. At 19, April's intensely personal yet universally-themed music found an audience at Berklee College of Music in Boston, where she won a number of songwriting competitions.After college, April moved to Nashville to hone her skills as a songwriter and performer and she wrote under contract with Warner Chapell Music - Los Angeles branch for two years. April was asked to record her song 'Inside Out' for a multi-artist album called The Mercy Project. Martina McBride and Amy Grant were among the other artists featured and the proceeds were donated to a program that helps troubled girls and young women around the world.April released her first independent cd, 'Becoming', in 2002 and received glowing reviews from a variety of journalists including AllMusic.com: "An emotional and melodic triumph, 'Becoming' showcases a brilliant artist who stands shoulder-to-shoulder with Sarah McLachlan, Shawn Colvin and Jonatha Brooke." Several cuts from 'Becoming' were featured on the hit WB show Felicity, including the radio-ready 'Superhero', and are included in the best-selling DVD & Video releases of Felicity's 1st & 2nd seasons.Recently April released her newest cd, 'Darbytown Road' through an innovative new company called Circle Back Music. One of the standout songs, 'Head Over Heels' has already been placed in 2 episodes of the WB TV show 'What I Like About You' starring Jennie Garth and Amanda Bynes. Both episodes are airing in syndication on the CW. You can preview and download all of the songs from 'Darbytown Road' on Circle Back Music's website
April is performing in many different cities to promote the new cd and if you sign up on her email list at www.aprilmclean.com , we will notify you when she will be performing in your area. You can also go to Circle Back Music's website or MySpace page for more info.
