Brahms' Third Racket is a cinematic rock band from Southern California.  

BTR has a new single Dopamine Slave, which is the first song released from the upcoming record The Trouble With Robots.  BTR has released 4 prior albums:  Water Hammer (2016); Fantastic Shadows (2015); Out of Order (2014); and Strings Attached (2013).  

The name Brahms' Third Racket comes from a brilliant line uttered by John Cleese's character Basil Fawlty in Fawlty Towers, the short-lived, much-acclaimed, insanely funny BBC show from the 1970s.

BTR members:

Wishnefsky (vocals, guitars, keyboards, programming)
R. Matthew Carroll (bass)
Mary Ann Pelino (vocals)

Firmly believing that any experience or emotion can be transformed into creative expression, Christel Veraart composes music, vocals, and lyrics that aim to touch your heart. As a composer, singer, lyricist, and world traveler, her work transcends geographical and genre boundaries, striving to inspire and resonate with hearts worldwide.

Originating from the Netherlands, Christel's foundation in classical piano and voice was honed through extensive studies in Maastricht, London, Paris, and Buenos Aires, paving the way for an expansive and diverse musical career. After relocating to the United States, she refined her artistry through orchestration studies at Berklee College of Music. Embracing electronic music, sound design, and expanding into graphic design and writing, she continually reshapes her creative identity beyond traditional confines.
To date, Christel has released over ten albums and numerous singles across various genres. Her compositions have been featured in performances, films, and dance productions worldwide, seamlessly weaving diverse musical traditions and languages into works that resonate universally. Her world travels and cultural encounters enrich her music, highlighting the profound connection between sound and emotion.

Christel's work has been recognized with numerous awards and industry accolades. Notably, her album Pleiades received the prestigious "Best Ambient Album of the Year" award in 2020, and her collaboration with Google further underscores the impactful and versatile nature of her work.
In 2021, Christel co-founded the Reflections Festival alongside Sedona Ballet’s Winifred Muench, celebrating excellence in the performing, literary, and visual arts. The festival's inaugural project, Merope, a short art film that she scored and co-produced, earned her the "Best Composer of the Future" award from the Cannes World Film Festival and "Best Soundtrack" from Los Angeles’ 10th Music Festival. She also composed and co-produced the music for two other films—The Return of the Salmon and Dreaming of Whales.

Through her music and visual content, Christel continues to explore and express the profound emotions that unite humanity. Join her on a transformative artistic journey and discover how emotion-driven creativity can inspire change and connect the world.

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