LA based singer-songwriter, WAZ, is releasing a new EP titled “Lights Go Down” on August 26th. 

Jason Bentley from KCRW’s Morning Becomes Eclectic calls him “the real deal” and has been spinning the title track on KCRW.

Rachel Reynolds on the title track, KCW - "It’s an uplifting pop anthem with lots of oohs, heart-tugging guitar lines and a giant chorus –with a dash of the galloping folk that has been so ubiquitous lately.For fans of Young the Giant and the Temper Trap as much as the Lumineers or Of Monsters and Men.The song has all the makings of a hit."

Kevin Bronson (Buzzbands) - "WAZ has returned to his solo endeavors, crafting atmospheric folk-rock with a deft cinematic flair. His “Lights Go Down” EP, somehow conjures up ends and beginnings at the same time."

Born and raised in Cleveland, OH, WAZ started his career in the music industry as guitarist in Pete Yorn’s band. After several years on the road with Yorn, WAZ began developing his own material.  He found his own original voice and as a result, independent success in TV & film. In 2008-2009, WAZ released 2 full length records and an EP. After landing several television placements, WAZ also started working as a composer.  In the summer of 2010, his wife Jamie Jackson started an electro pop project called Hot As Sun. WAZ became a member of the band and they independently released a critically acclaimed EP in 2010 and album on Last Gang records in 2013. After some time away from his solo work, WAZ has returned with an anthemic, coming of age, folk-rock record recorded in his sunny living with Jamie Jackson at the helm as producer.

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