American Singer-Songwriter, Amanda Rogers, hails from upstate NY where the rustbelt of industry past meets idyllic landscapes. The collision between these two worlds, one of metal and concrete and the other of mud and verdure, was the precise place her sound was forged. A pragmatic daydreaming teenager in the late-nineties, her earliest recordings illustrates this contradiction perfectly as she musically and aesthetically merged classical and punk. Those early albums, released through Brooklyn-based punk/hardcore label Immigrant Sun Records, were often labeled as "lo-fi bedroom ambience" and "chamber-pop”. Her music evolved as she expanded on her musical experiences while touring with indie-rock and hardcore bands, joining a pop-rock outfit, and later touring as part of a grunge-folk-pop duo. Now with 12 solo albums, and 2 SAMMY awards for “Best Singer-Songwriter” (2019/2020), her sound vacillates between "gritty blues and folk pop" and is described as being” “intimate, intense, and expressive.” Her live performances are described as "raw and emotional", "haunting", "quirky and delicate as well as powerfully moving.” 

"An accomplished and versatile songwriter and pianist, timid when she takes the stage, her first fragile notes transform into clear soul-resonating melodies".

"Regardless of whether you encounter her live in concert or listen to her recorded songs, Amanda Rogers just may restore your faith in Singer-Songwriters."

"Quiet and somber melodies with introspective lyrics and ethereal instrumentals create an exciting dynamic that Rogers excels at. One can see why she brings audiences to a still awareness and complete hush, as she dazzles the listeners who give her their full attention." 

Amanda has garnered comparisons to contemporaries such as Tom Waits, Heather Nova, Tori Amos, Carole King, Glen Hansard, Joanna Newsome, Suzanna Vega, Kate Bush, Counting Crows, Elton John, Beatles, Fiona Apple, and Elliott Smith.

Alongside her most recent full length album, The Hallow, Amanda launched a Patreon subscriber community where she shares more in-depth her stories, process, unreleased material, and exclusive content. www.patreon.com/amandarogers

Amanda is a Yamaha Performing Artist




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