“Sirens” is a sonic and visual journey navigating the balance between softness and power, painted with melodic sweetness, passion, and longing. A sphere of mist and echoes, of growth and healing, of a past brought to the present, of the warrior goddess that is woman, both soft and nurturing, strong and ferocious. The songs are subjects of memories past that I have long since moved on from, brought back to life through new musical capturing to share a story many in my life have told me they have experienced as well. Music I felt that needed to be recorded and brought to new life for release and connection with others. We are all connected in so many different ways... Smokey vocals wrapped in a blanket of haunting harmonies, lush strings, rhythmic guitar, and floating keys.

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Sirens

"Box Cutter" is a multi-genre electronic album featuring eleven tracks including "Scroll Click" and "Sick". Eight of the tracks are instrumental. It sounds nothing like anything I have released before. And I love it!

The title “Box Cutter” was suggested to me by my man as I expressed to him my desire to be free from the confines of genres, boxes, brand, image, and the idea of ‘likes’ and money determining what success is. “Box Cutter” was birthed from a need to reconnect with creation and to acknowledge the diverse taste and love of sound that swims within my mind and spirit. I created to reconnect with joy and play. I created to give myself purpose and something to put energy into each day. I created for the sake of creating alone. I do not intend on staying in one lane with one look nor one feel. For me, it’s about creation. It’s about the music. It’s about connection. It’s about the constantly changing self. It’s organic. It’s real. It’s freedom. It’s love.

I created and completed “Box Cutter” in May 2020 in 20 days during a time of great pain, sadness, and confusion. This album poured out of me during the time of the Covid-19 pandemic, Protests, Inequality, Needless killing, brutal Discrimination, a country Falling apart, looming Dictatorship, attempts to prevent Free speech and Peaceful Congregation, vast wealth Inequality, a Failing healthcare system, and an attack on journalism, art, and education.

For two months, from March to May 2020, I fell into depression, that fully physical and mental combination which drags you down into total darkness. A feeling of worthlessness and loneliness was unshakable. A feeling that my dreams and visions for the next couple of years may be forever stomped out. A feeling that my greatest joy is longly paused with no end in sight. A feeling of a lack of community and connection. I had lost all of my work and all forms of income. I watched an immoral, selfish, compassionless narcissist continue to bring my country to ruin. I watched thousands of people die at the hand of a disease that should have been dealt with quicker and better. I watched friends being attacked, shot, and arrested while peacefully protesting against deeply unjust, unhealthy, racist systems.

After two months of depression, a voice inside reminded me to play, to create, to be weird and expressive during this time. With studios being closed and not owning any professional engineering equipment of my own to be able to properly capture organic instruments, I jumped back into the saddle of producing electronic music for the first time in six years. I created to release feelings of sadness, anger, and frustration. I created to reconnect with joy and play. I created to give myself purpose and something to put energy into each day. I created for the sake of creating alone, not for money, not for attention, not to be able to perform the music live. I created for myself. After some time I realized how important it was for me to share this music with everyone during this dark period of time in history. This is for anyone who hears it. This is for all of us. Feel your feelings and dance!

Written, performed, produced, mixed, and mastered by Brenda Carsey

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Box Cutter

"Cognizance" (full album drops January 2023)
© 2021 Brenda R. Carsey

produced by Brenda Carsey
engineered by Mark Rains of Station House Studio
mixed by Mark Rains and Brenda Carsey
mastered by Jett Gallindo of The Bakery Mastering
songs, melodies, lyrics, and arrangements by Brenda Carsey
lead vocals, harmonies, piano, acoustic guitar, Rhodes, Hammond M3 organ by Brenda Carsey
drums and percussion by Kyle Crane
bass by Nick Campbell
guitar by Michael Day
violin by Rebecca Schlappich Charles
cello by Jean-Paul Barjon
Trombone by Jonah Levine
trumpet by Leider Chapotin
alto Sax by David Otis
women's choir on 'Unfortunate Men' feat. Whitney Tai, Phoebe Silva, Triona O'Neill, Leila Milki, Ashley Keene

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Cognizance

Brenda Carsey
"Solitary Refinement"

"Solitary Refinement" "...is the blueprint for everything that Brenda has been through and dreamed of, and lost and gained. You can hear, see, and feel all of that both in her voice, and in the arrangements." says Brian Frederick, Carsey’s current producer and sound engineer on her new record, who’s worked with names like DJ Quik, Whiz Khalifa, Isabella Summers (the Machine of Florence + the Machine) and even the Backstreet Boys on their 20th anniversary record." - Cheantay Jensen for The Edge LB

This album is Brenda Carsey's first full-length studio album. This album can sonically be described as 'Alternative Soul', a genre created by Carsey to describe the strong soulful emotions from her vocals and the wide variety of other musical ingredients of her music. "Solitary Refinement" is a sort of modern twist on a 1970s soul album with rock, pop, and heavy jazz influences. The songs are extraordinarily honest, exposed, and keep the listener guessing. There is a feeling of freedom, poetic lyrics accompanied by fluid melodies, engaging chord progressions, funky rhythms, and a voice filled with passion and soul. 

Co-produced by Brenda Carsey and Brian Frederick 
Engineered and mixed by Brian Frederick 
Lyrics, melody, and music written by Brenda Carsey 
vocals, piano - Brenda Carsey 
bass - Andy Goettsch 
drums - Matt Brundrett 
guitar - Liam Kevany
trumpet - Matt Schulman 
tenor sax - Joseph Schmeltzer 
baritone sax - Soul Station #1 
violin - Will Arnold
cello - Jean-Paul Barjon

Album artwork by Jess Giles shot in 35mm film

Huge thank you to the 168 people who contributed to making this album possible! I could not have done it without your support and belief!

Solitary Refinement

"Stand Up" is an R&B/Alternative Hip Hop single out March 22nd, 2022, created in collaboration by producer MVKVDI and vocalist/writer Brenda Carsey. Track produced, arranged, and mixed by @mvkvdi_music. Vocals, lyrics, and melody by Brenda Carsey
@brendacarseyart. Engineered vocals and mixed by Mark Rains @stationhousestudio. Mastered by Jett Galindo @jettgalindo of @bakermastering. Single art illustration by Benjamin P. Carow @smokefreesaladbar.

“Stand Up"
Lyrics and melody © 2021 Brenda R. Carsey 

Shit’s getting tough 
I’ve had enough 
Of the fighting, of the lying
Of the hateful stuff
Deception full range 
Perception real strange
Sick people walkin’ around 
Try to disengage

Too many liars start fires through the wires, babe
Too many toons and goons for the hire, babe
Too many fools with mouths wide open
With no words spoken
Not thriving, just coping

Why you in denial?
You know it’s not in style
The world changes fast
And it’s worth your wild
To wake up and break up and shake up
Stop wasting our time fool and shape up!

Humanity faces a huge reckoning
We’re all connected no matter what you believe
Stop the hate and fear is what we’re beckoning
We’ve got to grieve these thieves
To achieve and leave

Stand up and get ready for the marchin’
Bring your friends ‘cause we all gotta dive in
Ain’t no rest when you gotta rise quickly
No stress, all flex, can you feel me?

Stand Up

"Stand Up" by Mvkvdi + Brenda Carsey

"Life Can Be A Bitch"
from the album "Cognizance" (full album drops January 2023)
© 2021 Brenda R. Carsey

produced by Brenda Carsey
engineered by Mark Rains of Station House Studio
mixed by Mark Rains and Brenda Carsey
mastered by Jett Gallindo of The Bakery Mastering
songs, melodies, lyrics, and arrangements by Brenda Carsey
lead vocals, harmonies, piano by Brenda Carsey
drums and percussion by Kyle Crane
bass by Nick Campbell

Life Can Be A Bitch

"Have You Ever Hid Love Away"
from the album "Cognizance" (full album drops January 2023)
© 2021 Brenda R. Carsey

produced by Brenda Carsey
engineered by Mark Rains of Station House Studio
mixed by Mark Rains and Brenda Carsey
mastered by Jett Gallindo of The Bakery Mastering
songs, melodies, lyrics, and arrangements by Brenda Carsey
lead vocals, harmonies, piano, Hammond M3 organ by Brenda Carsey
drums and percussion by Kyle Crane
bass by Nick Campbell
guitar by Michael Day

Have You Ever Hid Love Away

"Man of Mine"
from the album "Cognizance" (full album drops January 2023)
© 2021 Brenda R. Carsey

produced by Brenda Carsey
engineered by Mark Rains of Station House Studio
mixed by Mark Rains and Brenda Carsey
mastered by Jett Gallindo of The Bakery Mastering
songs, melodies, lyrics, and arrangements by Brenda Carsey
lead vocals, harmonies, piano, Rhodes by Brenda Carsey
drums and percussion by Kyle Crane
bass by Nick Campbell
guitar by Michael Day

Man of Mine

"But You're Alive"
from the album "Cognizance" (full album drops January 2023)
© 2021 Brenda R. Carsey

produced by Brenda Carsey
engineered by Mark Rains of Station House Studio
mixed by Mark Rains and Brenda Carsey
mastered by Jett Gallindo of The Bakery Mastering
songs, melodies, lyrics, and arrangements by Brenda Carsey
lead vocals, harmonies, piano by Brenda Carsey
drums and percussion by Kyle Crane
bass by Nick Campbell
guitar by Michael Day
violin by Rebecca Schlappich Charles
cello by Jean-Paul Barjon

But You're Alive

"Goat and Bull"
from the album "Cognizance" (full album drops January 2023)
© 2021 Brenda R. Carsey

produced by Brenda Carsey
engineered by Mark Rains of Station House Studio
mixed by Mark Rains and Brenda Carsey
mastered by Jett Gallindo of The Bakery Mastering
songs, melodies, lyrics, and arrangements by Brenda Carsey
lead vocals, harmonies, acoustic guitar by Brenda Carsey
drums and percussion by Kyle Crane
bass by Nick Campbell
guitar by Michael Day

Goat and Bull

"Rebel Walls"
from the album "Cognizance" (full album drops January 2023)
© 2021 Brenda R. Carsey

produced by Brenda Carsey
engineered by Mark Rains of Station House Studio
mixed by Mark Rains and Brenda Carsey
mastered by Jett Gallindo of The Bakery Mastering
songs, melodies, lyrics, and arrangements by Brenda Carsey
lead vocals, harmonies, piano by Brenda Carsey
drums and percussion by Kyle Crane
bass by Nick Campbell
guitar by Michael Day
violin by Rebecca Schlappich Charles
cello by Jean-Paul Barjon

Rebel Walls

"Unfortunate Men"
from the album "Cognizance" (full album drops January 2023)
© 2021 Brenda R. Carsey

produced by Brenda Carsey
engineered by Mark Rains of Station House Studio
mixed by Mark Rains and Brenda Carsey
mastered by Jett Gallindo of The Bakery Mastering
songs, melodies, lyrics, and arrangements by Brenda Carsey
lead vocals, harmonies, piano by Brenda Carsey
drums by Kyle Crane
bass by Nick Campbell
guitar by Michael Day
violin by Rebecca Schlappich Charles
cello by Jean-Paul Barjon
women's choir on 'Unfortunate Men' feat. Whitney Tai, Phoebe Silva, Triona O'Neill, Leila Milki, Ashley Keene

Unfortunate Men

"This Damn Place"
from the album "Cognizance" (full album drops January 2023)
© 2021 Brenda R. Carsey

produced by Brenda Carsey
engineered by Mark Rains of Station House Studio
mixed by Mark Rains and Brenda Carsey
mastered by Jett Gallindo of The Bakery Mastering
songs, melodies, lyrics, and arrangements by Brenda Carsey
lead vocals, harmonies, piano by Brenda Carsey
drums by Kyle Crane
bass by Nick Campbell
guitar by Michael Day
Trombone by Jonah Levine
trumpet by Leider Chapotin
alto Sax by David Otis

This Damn Place

"Bang Bang"
from the album "Cognizance" (full album drops January 2023)
© 2021 Brenda R. Carsey

produced by Brenda Carsey
engineered by Mark Rains of Station House Studio
mixed by Mark Rains and Brenda Carsey
mastered by Jett Gallindo of The Bakery Mastering
songs, melodies, lyrics, and arrangements by Brenda Carsey
lead vocals, harmonies, piano by Brenda Carsey
drums by Kyle Crane
bass by Nick Campbell
guitar by Michael Day
Trombone by Jonah Levine
trumpet by Leider Chapotin
alto Sax by David Otis

Bang Bang

"Home"
from the album "Cognizance" (full album drops January 2023)
© 2021 Brenda R. Carsey

produced by Brenda Carsey
engineered by Mark Rains of Station House Studio
mixed by Mark Rains and Brenda Carsey
mastered by Jett Gallindo of The Bakery Mastering
songs, melodies, lyrics, and arrangements by Brenda Carsey
lead vocals, harmonies, piano by Brenda Carsey
drums by Kyle Crane
bass by Nick Campbell
guitar by Michael Day
violin by Rebecca Schlappich Charles
cello by Jean-Paul Barjon

Home

"Just Trying To Do My Thing"
from the album "Cognizance" (full album drops January 2023)
© 2021 Brenda R. Carsey

produced by Brenda Carsey
engineered by Mark Rains of Station House Studio
mixed by Mark Rains and Brenda Carsey
mastered by Jett Gallindo of The Bakery Mastering
songs, melodies, lyrics, and arrangements by Brenda Carsey
lead vocals, harmonies, piano by Brenda Carsey
drums by Kyle Crane
bass by Nick Campbell
guitar by Michael Day

Just Trying To Do My Thing

How Familiar

Sad, Sad Moon

Picture This

Traveling Man

Don't Sell Yourself

"Lazy Daze" (2012) by Brenda Carsey. Written, performed, produced, mixed, mastered by Brenda Carsey. Also featuring Andy Goettsch on guitar on three tracks.

Ain't Nobody

Stuck On You

Grow

Yellow Bellied Man

Wasted

IRL > URL

Get Down

Boss

"Sick" is the first track I made on "Box Cutter". It's an Underground Electro House track inspired by all the selfish, delusional, hateful people in this world that make me sick! I created “Sick” during the time of the Covid-19 pandemic, Protests, Inequality, Needless killing, brutal Discrimination and Racism, a country Falling apart, looming Dictatorship, attempts to prevent Free speech and Peaceful Congregation, vast wealth Inequality, a Failing healthcare system, and an attack on journalism, art, and education. I created “Sick” for myself to release feelings of sadness, anger, and frustration. And now I share it with you.

Written, performed, produced, mixed, and mastered by Brenda Carsey

Sick

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Brenda Carsey is a Los Angeles-based vocalist, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer. Her music has been described as brilliant, timeless, playful, and larger than life R&B/Soul and Progressive Pop. Carsey delivers an engaging, energetic show, with her unmistakably unique sound rooted in the classic pop diaspora. Carsey’s voice is uninhibited with a virtuosic range, mixing a syrupy sweet sound with a beautiful soulful darkness. She will stop you in your tracks with poetic lyrics, fluid melodies, engaging chords progressions, funky rhythms, and a voice filled with passion and soul. Learn more www.brendacarseyart.com

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