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Inside Connection Podcast Interview

Posted by Aoede Muse on May 2, 2007 in News | 0 comments

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with Scott Kuchler, Promotions Manager for Inside Connection for Fluxedo Junction radio show, May 2, 2007.

Gypsy Lou’s Music Review

Posted by Aoede Muse on May 2, 2007 in News | 0 comments

Lisa & David of Aoede

Aoede (ay-ee-dee)…In Greek Mythology, Aoede was one of the first muses and the name means “song”, and the songs of Aoede, written by Lisa Sniderman are interesting, thoughtful, ear-catchy and well-written!A folk-laced pop-rock duo from San Francisco,  Aoede (pronounced [ay-ee-dee]) consists of Lisa Sniderman (vocals and acoustic guitar) and David Sands (acoustic & electric bass guitar).  Aoede have recorded their debut EP entitled “Ear Candy”… and that is just what it is.  They have been described as “a delicious blend of acoustic rock and catchy pop melodies you just can’t stop humming”, and utilizing guest players on electric guitar (Alex Karweit), drums (Jon Arkin) and keyboards (Christian Tribbarren) for this EP, there’s more to it than that!

“Rose Colored Glasses” is a perfect beginning to this record and reminds me of the Indigo Girls with rich overlapping vocal harmonies sung by Lisa and a beat that kept my toes tapping.  This is a song about getting honest and real with oneself and others, a story we can all relate to.  “Leap Of Faith” is an insightful song of encouragement.  With the third song, “Flickering”, the expression “word-smith” came to mind.  Lisa writes metaphors that would make Bob Dylan proud!   The last song “So It Goes” is thick with emotion and the instrumentation is excellent and perfectly conveys the moodiness and desperation of the piece.  Lisa’s phrasing is so unique and sends home her point!  I can’t wait to hear the whole album due out in the Summer of 2007.

Aoede’s sound has been compared to Aimee Mann, Shawn Colvin, Sarah McLachlan and Tori Amos with undertones of Nick Cave and Leonard Cohen.  This duo performs live regularly in San Francisco and have an upcoming performance at the WomenRock Showcase at the Bazaar Cafe.  You won’t want to miss seeing them live!

Check out their website for more calendar dates, news on their album release, and booking information.  This duo has heart and soul and magic between them…

AOEDE is:

LISA SNIDERMAN  – vocals, acoustic guitar

DAVID SANDS – acoustic bass guitar, electric bass guitar

WEBSITE: http://www.aoedemuse.com

EPK: http://www.sonicbids.com/Aoede

via Gypsy Lou’s Music Review.

Corazine April 2007

Posted by Aoede Muse on Apr 1, 2007 in News | 0 comments

“Ear Candy” is a pretty apt title for this release from Aoede (pronounced “ay-ee-dee”). Lisa Sniderman and David Sands are the duo operating under this decidedly original and meaningful name (Aoede is a muse in mythology). Offering acoustic-rooted singer-songwriter stylings, Aoede conjures a sound all its own yet referential of similar artists such as Aimee Mann. Emotive and emotionally intelligent, “Ear Candy” is tasty for both your aural sensors as well as your soul.

GoGirls Review November 2006

Posted by Aoede Muse on Nov 1, 2006 in News | 0 comments

Aoede ” Ear Candy ” Genre: alternative reviewed by Georgia Moncrief Aoede has created an EP filled with a refreshing collection of self written songs that draws the listener in. The catchy lyrics coupled with strong vocals keep you coming back for more.

EarBuzz Review of Ear Candy CD

Posted by Aoede Muse on Sep 1, 2006 in News | 0 comments

Aoede is predominantly the talents of Lisa Sniderman, vocals, and David Sands, bass. The duo is the nucleus of the band. The EP, “Ear Candy”, is an interesting collection of 4-tunes that pushes an organic folk rock message with a dash of alternative and avant-garde. The first track, “Rose Colored Glasses”, showcases Sniderman’s vocals, and we were immediately reminded of Lena Lovitch and Chrissy Hynde. The songwriting here has a touch punk as lyrics describe the shiny happy contacts that inspired it, ‘when your life is a bed of roses, you’re tasting milk and honey and skies are always blue, can’t let those thorns hurt you”. Sniderman’s delivery is original. She provides her own harmonies and the arrangement of those vocals is compelling – such as in track 2′s, “Leap of Faith”. The chorus is endearing. There are only 4 tracks on the album, and the third combines an atmospheric dreamy verse vibe with metallic acoustic guitar support as Sniderman describes life as ‘flickerin, just when we want it to be still it keeps on flickerin’. The final track, “So it Goes”, is an anthem emotional piece and our favorite on the CD. We look forward to more.

via earBuzz.com – “where artists earn 100%”.

Aoede at San Francisco Women Artist Art Reception

Posted by Aoede Muse on Jun 1, 2006 in News | 0 comments

“Art receptions are always exciting and, as a long-time member of San Francisco Women Artists I’ve attended more openings than I can count. But something new has come about that greatly enhances the fun of attending a new show opening: live music!

Lisa Sniderman and her backup accompanist David Sands, playing under the name Aoede (Greek muse of song), have provided their special mode of music for several openings, and the atmosphere of the events has changed. Their music — all of it created by Lisa — is an aural underscoring of the visual beauty of the installed works, an embellishment that enhances both arts’ media.

Lisa’s songs are unique, but subtle influences of Joni Mitchell and Carly Simon are apparent — gentle, absorbing, tuneful, with lyrics that carry poignancy. Allie Hyde, San Francisco Women Artists”