Braun and Brains Music

Braun and Brains Music hits a new high with the release of their paramount CD, Next Wave. The CD is a collection of tunes spanning various music genres including pop rock to alternative to roots rock, electronica, americana, smooth jazz, new age, funk, hip hop and country. Twenty original songs by twenty unique artists equates to a blend of music sure to tantalize your senses and embrace your soul.The Next Wave compilation is another captivating project by Braun and Brains Music, geared to broadening its scope to include new independent labels and artists. "Our mission is to offer the best in unique and imaginative unsigned music and to provide creative promotional opportunities for independent artists," the President of Braun and Brains Music, Norine Braun clarifies."These songs stand out in that they have all the elements of a great composition, such as outstanding and brilliant melodies, poetic thoughtful lyrics, excellent and intriguing productions." Braun offers. "The songs are brimming with intense emotional expressions, polished heartfelt performances and authenticity. Most of all they moved me in some way." Norine Braun is a songwriter-recording artist with 5 independent releases and her distinct sound has charted on college charts including Top 10 and has been featured in film and TV. She was honored with the Stonewall Society Musician of the Year Award for album Now and Zen and Winner of Artists For Literacy International Songwriting competition.The contributing artists and their unrivaled sounds are a reflection of the brightest and most talented artists selected from hundreds of submissions sent to Braun and Brains Music from around the world."Diversity in the compilation is very much treated like an album though the genres are widely different, it flows like a solo artist album or great mix tape. The project is put together by an independent artist not a corporation so the bottom line is about putting together a work of art, making a statement about independent music today." Braun explains. "These songs rose to the top as we waded through submissions and the dedication of the artists to their craft and muse was apparent with one listen. With many listens the songs remain fresh and compelling."Next Wave includes tracks from a contrasting group of independent artists and gives them a platform to showcase their talent. From Norine Braun's sophisicated 70's retro blend, the disturbing yet contagious goth pop of Morgan, the merry Americana melodies for morose malcontents by MINiMAL,the emotional folk and blues offerings of Holly Figueroa, the gritty R&B flavoured hip hop of Flowto the soulful rock sounds of Raymond Fiore - the ensemble is unprecedented and enthralling.With an uncompromising blend of sounds and lyrics, Braun and Brains Music has been successful in assembling an array of eclectic, emotionally charged artists and their songs that are certain to tantalize and mesmerize even the most discriminating ears. Each song was hand-picked for its ability to engulf, captivate and charm its audience and regenerate their longing for consequential lyrics and engaging musical composition."This is a chance for music lovers to discover the best in new original artists from around the globe who are not only world class performers but also perform their own original music." Braun announces. "These artists excel in all areas: songwriting, performance, arrangements, production, uniqueness, the X factor. They each have their own unequivocal sound and seem destined for greatness. They may be the best new artists you have never heard of but soon will be hearing much more of."Next Wave produced by Norine Braun and Mastered by Craig Waddell Gotham City Studios© Braun and Brains Music