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Hailing from all over the UK, 4-piece Ambient/Rock band Syre have made waves on the British music scene for their blend of the euphoric and anthemic with the intimate and delicate.

Syre consists of vocalist Dyane Crutcher, guitarist Nicos Christodoulou, bassist Rob McDonald and drummer Ollie Dixon – with each member taking a unique set of metal, blues and psychedelic influences and combining them to craft memorable songs that not only entertain musically but tell deep and relatable stories.

Syre have released several singles since their inception with another ready for release in the second half of 2022 to be followed by a full record in 2023; the first to be recorded by the bands current line-up as well as performing sold out shows at some of London’s most prestigious venues such as Hope & Anchor, Islington; Camden Assembly (Barfly) and Brixton’s Hootenanny – and most recently, the band had the honour of opening for legendary prog-rock band Wishbone Ash at the Queen’s Hall in Edinburgh.

Call it country with a bit of bite. Cassie Urbany’s music combines catchy, resonant melodies with just enough attitude to give it the occasional ‘don’t let the door hit your butt on the way out’ sound.

 

The songs – a bit folk, a bit blues, a bit country – are the collaborative work of a mother-daughter songwriting duo and performed by artist Cassie Urbany at songwriter showcases, coffeehouses and clubs in the Washington, D.C. area.

 

“I love how my love of music and my mom’s love of writing have been combined into relatable songs,” Urbany said.

 

“It’s such a bonding experience,” said her mother, Deborah Straszheim,  a newspaper reporter in Connecticut. “And she has such a beautiful voice.”

 

Cassie Urbany began writing melodies in high school, but a college breakup transformed her guitar playing into songwriting. After leaving home in New England to get a fresh start in D.C., Cassie wrote her first two songs, then came home to visit her mother,  who’d suffered a breakup at about the same time as her daughter.

 

The two co-wrote their first song during the visit, then began sending music and lyrics back and forth via text message. Typically, mother or daughter will share an idea for a song and discuss it, starting with the song title or message. Cassie Urbany then writes a melody or offers her mother several to choose from, sending them via text. Straszheim then texts back lyrics, giving her daughter veto power over those she doesn’t like.

 

Despite the general arrangement, both offer thoughts on melody and lyrics, sometimes singing them to one another, making the songs true collaborations.

Pop Singer/Songwriter http://mane-music.com

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Born in Switzerland, sultry and fiery pop songstress Mané weaves songs of love, loss, strength and self-empowerement with a mysterious edge and vulnerability.

“Just like chills on your skin, fire in your guts and rhum on your lips … Mané will transport you into a whirlwind of emotions with her powerful and velvety vocals. An old soul with a fresh sound, she will bewitch you with her empowering anthems.” – Marzella

Recognized for her talent at age 6, Mané began performing regularly, composing and writing songs with her raw sensitivity, reflecting the maturity of a singer/songwriter well beyond her years.

“Singing allows me to be authentic and as free as possible. My songs are designed to inspire people to dream, be courageous, follow their gut, and love & celebrate themselves with both their light and shadowy parts.” – Mané

Gracing the stage at Switzerland’s hippest music venues, Le Bleu Lézard, Le Bourg, as well as music festival Fest’Hivers, Mané garnered attention from industry professionals, resulting in a bold move to London where she studied at The Tech Music School while receiving awards for her songwriting as well as performing at London’s APT 58, Richmix, The Queen’s Head, Seven Dials Club and O2 Sheperd’s Bush Empire.

After nearly 2 years, she returned to Switzerland, her suitcase full of newly written songs reflecting the ambivalence of human hearts facing themselves and others through life’s toughest and most beautiful moments. A real quest towards light, freedom and self-acceptance that reach your guts, with sounds influenced by artists like Sia, Demi Lovato or Marina Kaye.

Mané is currently recording her first EP in Paris with producers Yaacov Salah and Meïr Salah, from Meya Music.

She has also just released a new video for her song “Lioness”, which was directed by the up and coming filmmaker Mei Fa Tan.

Mané is thrilled to be touring this summer in the U.S, performing at venues in both L.A and Nashville.


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