Scott Simons

Bio:

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Following the buzz created by his radio and Internet smash cover of Rhianna's "Umbrella,” Scott Simons has released his solo debut on Rostrum Records - "Start of Something EP".

On the radio, his simple emotive interpretation of "Umbrella" was added on Q101 in Chicago, LIVE 105 in San Francisco, 94.9 The Sound in Cincinnati and WROX in Norfolk and was spun on many other stations - big and small - all over the United States. Overseas, Scott's "Umbrella" was in rotation on 2fm in Ireland and several stations in Germany.

Scott's surprise breakout single received praise on countless Internet pop culture sites such as TMZ.com, ArjanWrites.com and Pink Is The New Blog, and garnered Scott several hundred thousand plays on MySpace and other music listening sites.

Produced by himself and Ted Comerford and mixed by Micah Wilshire, the "Start of Something" EP features all new original material highlighting Simons' unique sound of synth and piano-driven melodic pop.

Scott has been performing his new material live around the country and has recently shared the stage with One Republic and Keane. Scott is published by Bug Music/Windswept, which also represents such artists as Wilco, Ryan Adams, and many more. As a songwriter, Scott has been working with and writing for artists on Mercury, Island Def/Jam, Atlantic, Hollywood, Epitaph Records and more. His music has been recorded by artists such as Holland Idols winner Lisa Lois, Shoshana Bean and Drake Bell and has been heard on MTV's "The City" and in a national spot for West Virginia University.

Member Since:

May 01, 2006

Members:

Vocals, Keyboards - Scott Simons / Synths - Jeremy Batten / Bass - Brent Bunner / Drums - Chris Russell

Influences:

Too many to mention... but I will try... This doesnt mean 'sounds like', these are just musicians that I really enjoy and have shaped or affected me one way or another. I'll keep adding as I think of them. The Beatles, Aimee Mann, Elvis Costello, Joe Jackson, Ben Folds, Peter Gabriel, Jellyfish, Queen, Jon Brion, David Garza, Billy Joel, Fiona Apple, Howard Jones, Genesis, Phil Collins, Paul Simon, Rhett Miller, Spoon, The Shins, Death Cab for Cutie, Postal Service, Coldplay, Radiohead, Sarah McLachlan, Weezer, Andrew Bird, The Police, Sting, Imogen Heap, Brian Wilson, Kraftwerk and much much more...

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Record Label:

Rostrum Records