Michael Leibowitz (b. 1981) is a composer and music educator living in Philadelphia, PA. He holds his Bachelors in Composition from Oberlin Conservatory and his Masters in Art and Teaching from the University of the Arts. Michael has studied composition privately with Randolph Coleman and Lewis Nielson at Oberlin Conservatory, Andrea Clearfield and Norman Davis at the University of the Arts, and Howard Frazin at the Longy School of Music.

Michael’s compositions explore the expressive possibilities of sound and the relationship between the composer, performer, and audience. At times subtly beautiful and at others violent and alienating, the audience is both challenged and rewarded by attentive listening. Chance elements in many of his works allow the performer great interpretive freedom and expressive potential. Michael’s works have been performed both across the United States and internationally.

A performer as well, Michael performs on piano, ‘cello and accordion. He teaches general music to urban youth at a K-8 school in Philadelphia, PA.

Official page of primal folk band Nøkken + The Grim.

Marc Neibauer (formerly “Eat Your Birthday Cake”) writes pop songs dressed up as indie rock. An intimate and delicate voice cuts through swirling guitars and visceral drums, immediately drawing you in. “Playtime” is both alluring and immediately likable, yet like most of Neibauer’s songs, a simple melody hides lush harmonic and lyrical content. Substantial and relatable themes about growing up permeate throughout his tunes, “Playtime” is no exception. It’s to hard trace Neibauer’s direct influences, but fans of Grandaddy, Pavement, and Sonic Youth will no doubt enjoy next month’s debut LP, “Don’t Fall Apart”.

Contact: music.neibauer@gmail.com


MichaelLeibowitz is following