Even though this information is viewable from within the MacAddict Tour interface, we've been getting tons of letters asking us "Who's the band?". So here's all the info, plain and simple, for the artists you'll find in this month's Tour. If you like their music, drop these guys a line, or better yet, buy their CD's. Enjoy!
Ever the quintessential Mac addict, every Digital Droo song is composed and recorded on a Mac. After cutting off two feet of his hair and hanging up his guitar, Droo became the master in his own musical universe powered by a Mac. His songs are varied and feed from a variety of influences including techno, house, drum and bass, and electronica. To find out more about Droo, the history of Droo, the world according to Droo, or to hear his latest collection of sound bites and music, visit the Digital Droo web site at: http://www.digitaldroo.com. Email: droo@digitaldroo.com.
This three-piece band from Pasadena, CA consists of Sara Wallace - Lead Vocals; Steven Baca - Guitars, Bass, and Keys; and Rob King - Keys, Drums, and Programming. Together, they create a unique blend of guitar-driven, alternative rock with trip-hop and electronic influences. They've also dominated the top of MP3.com's charts with both "Want Me" and "Casualties". This track is a bonus Drum 'n' Bass influenced piece.
Regan, also known as The High Priestess, has been composing electronic music since early 2000. Her musical experience before that was all centered around playing the piano, writing classical pieces and singing her butt off. She can currently be seen performing around the Los Angeles area. Her album is forthcoming, available through her website www.the-high-priestess.com. Interrogated was written with the help of longtime friend and sometime partner DJ Uneasy. His music is available at www.mp3.com/mother. I write all my music on my much loved and abused G4 450. I also use the Digi001, Uniter8, VirusB, K2000 and loads of awesome Mac software including Cubase VST and ReBirth. I also do all my design work on my Macintosh, and extensive Internet marketing. I bought the Digi001 on the advice of MacAddict, and am thrilled with their accurate and merciless software reviews.
If I Could (Dance Remix)
Written and Performed by Lorraine Lawson, Remix by Mark Ryan
Like most great artists, Lorraine Lawson has been an aspiring performer since she was a child. "Everyone tells me that I sang and danced from the time I woke up to the time I went to sleep." Lorraine's first performance was at her church Christmas Pageant when she was just two years old. Lorraine co-wrote all 11 songs on her first record while collaborating with fellow songwriters, Karon Bernstein, Greg Kavanagh, Mark Shannon, Russ Boswell and Don Breithaupt. The songs range from the uptempo power pop of "If I Could", to soaring ballads like "How Do I Let You Go" and the urban sexy sound of "Do". Lorraine's music can best be described as soulful pop. Lorraine and her team have put together an impressive web site http://www.lorrainelawson.com and as well as a page on mp3.com (http://www.mp3.com/lorrainelawson). "The internet is an incredible tool for marketing to and receiving feedback from your listeners. We want our fans and supporters to take part in the journey with us." Using her web site, Lorraine canvassed her supporters to determine which song should be her first single and be supported by a music video. The response was overwhelmingly in favour of If I Could. Through public performances and the power of the internet, Lorraine has built a strong word of mouth following. "If I Could" is currently being added to radio stations across the country. And her video, shot in Cancun, Mexico will be added to MuchMusic later this month. Lorraine and a crew led by Matt Long, nominated for Best Director at the 1999 MuchMusic Video Awards, flew down for a frantic 5-day shoot. MuchMusic accompanied them to film a segment for EC News on the " making of" a first time independent video. "We had a great time making this video. It was a lot of work, but I think that the end result is fantastic." Lorraine credits her team, as well as continuous hard work for her successes. "Whenever a friend of mine is asked what his most memorable moment has been, he always answers 'I haven't experienced it yet'. I feel exactly the same way! Life keeps getting better and better. After reaching each goal there is always another one to strive for. My motto is 'Be grateful for what you have today and excited about what tomorrow holds.' That is how I try to live to live my life."
