Born in Atlanta, Georgia and singing since the age of 3, Angelina Sarantis comes to us with something completely different from what most of us music lovers are accustomed to; unique artistry. In an era where a protocol of redundancy prevails the pop and alternative airwaves, Angelina has created a genre all her own; Pop-Rock with a worldly twist, wholly encompassed by her band, Gypsy Pearl. Gypsy Pearl's eclectic sound boasts of the ethnic influences from Angelina's upbringing in a highly musical and festive atmosphere. Angelina was influenced by her family-owned dinner and dance club called "The Grecian Village" in the 70's where her father played in the house band and her mother would occasionally bellydance. Additional musical influences stem from growing up listening to everything really, such as; The pop culture 80's queen herself, Madonna. She grew extremely fond of Madonna during her teens and identified with her free spirit and consistent messages of self-expression as a woman. Cindy Lauper, Cher, Prince, Pearl Jam, Incubus, Elvis, Peter Gabriel, Allanis Morisette, Live, and Sting are just a few incredible artists that make up a diverse palette of influences that have definitely helped to form Gypsy Pearl Music. Angelina is a professional bellydancer and enjoys playing her Egyptian pearl inlay jembe drum. She is also influenced by the Middle Eastern rhythms of bellydance and world drumming music ancient and modern. Angelina is living a life of creating and producing music and invites us all to come along for the adventurous ride with her. She acknowledges the power of music and embraces the art form as an avenue to not only entertain, but to uplift others. She feels that the element of joy is such a necessity in life, and most of the messages in her music entertain that very ideal. The Gypsy Pearl sound will take the listener on an international voyage to love, happiness, and free-spirited fun.

Oliver Krause - vocals, bass, programming
Joseph Stelii - guitar
Billy "Wikiloop" Drebik - drums
Lance "Sampleswap" Heaven - digital percussion
Tevin Gesicht - synths

CURRENT LINEUP

Courtney McMillan
Steven Meyers
Ren Fox
Donnie Love

PAST MEMBERS

Julissa Li
Kaycie Althouse
Josh Adams
Jessica Key
Terrance Ross
Stacey Katz
Gary Barbarise
Phoenix Season
Roger Whiston
Mary Tap
Aarika Whittle
Angel Silvestro, the OG

I'm a singer songwriter and for the last few years I've been making my music with nothing more than an old iPhone and an iPad mini. I have tried to overcome the obvious limitations of having no actual instruments by exploring the world of music making apps. Hopefully along the way I have created some ear-catching, toe-tapping music with complex and unusual arrangements, bleakly evocative lyrics and a big indie atmosphere.  As a result, I think this collection of songs is unlike anything else you will hear on SoundCloud. Lend me your ears and find out for yourself! 

Drop me a comment (good or bad) - I will usually reply.
 
BIG Love to all those who actually listen.

Don't be a stranger...

With love, hope and despair, 

pete : )

About the clocktoys: me plus occasional others (but usually just me). I have written songs from a tender age and never let the hysterical laughter grind me down (well, not often). I taught myself to play keyboards with the mighty Casio VL 1 perched on top of my little sister's toy organ (the old asthmatic wheezing kind made from elastic bands, glue and the cheapest plastics known to man).
I enjoy the creative freedom of writing alone and my music is, frankly, a muddle of influences veering off in different directions. Which is a good thing in my book.
As well as my music I may also eventually get round to reading some short stories (do i hear a a low murmur of pleasure at the back?). Basically, I'll be boring the arse off you in as many different ways as I can think of.
I like: music from many different styles past and present but in my writing I often look back to classic indie music like: the smiths; aztec camera; cocteau twins; the associates; badly drawn boy; new order; teardrop explodes; japan; early omd; echo and the bunnymen
I wish: i could play the guitar like Johnny Marr; sing better

If you've read all the way down to here, can I please say a little thank you, embrace you in a manly way, and ask that you keep listening. One day I'll get it right!

Stacey Katz - vocals
Steven Meyers - lead guitar
Terrance Ross - bass
Josh Adams - rhythm guitar
Donnie Love - keyboards
Kenneth Lloyd - drums

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