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"New"
Recorded in LA's hipster haven Silverlake in the summer of 2005 with famed indie producer Thom Monohan at the helm, this intentionally rough, organic group of songs (check out the floor stomp used as bass drum in the folky "Violets") puts the emphasis on the deeply personal lyrics and Seabrook's unusual vocal combination of husky resonance and soaring falsetto. Fans of stellar artists such as David Gray, Damien Rice and Edwin McCain won't be disappointed by this unique and varied collection.

 
 

Wil Seabrook has lived a creative lifetime in his few years in the music business. An indie deal as a singer/songwriter led to extensive touring throughout the US and press tours of the UK, culminating in a major label deal for what had become the Wil Seabrook Band.

A year spent touring with world class groups from Dave Matthews Band and Vertical Horizon to Sister Hazel and Dishwalla ended with the release of the band's self-titled EP, with the first single charting at AAA and commercial radio and being featured on TV shows such as "Dawson's Creek." The band returned to their indie routine with their follow up CD, Inside, touring relentlessly and selling thousands of copies at live shows all over the country.

2005 ushered in a new era for Wil, going back to his musical roots as a solo artist, his craft and musical direction much improved with the wisdom of so many nights on the road. His indie-EP, New, is a testament to his willingness to take risks stylistically in his relentless search to capture on tape the music he has heard inside his head for as long as he can remember. "These songs are more simple, more direct, " says Wil. "I've spent so much of the last few years finding my own voice, musically and as a person. This music is the closest I've come to getting what's inside out for the world to hear. It's exciting and so alive for me. I wouldn't have it any other way."

With steady industry buzz about the new material, Wil recently signed a deal with Sony's hot new label, Mercy Records. Studio time is slated for November 2006 with up and coming superstar producer Justin Meldal-Johnsen (Beck, Ima Robot, Holly Palmer). A full time touring schedule will kick off in January of 2007. In the meantime, Wil's MySpace player will feature a steady rotation of new song demos in anticipation of the fall recording sessions.

www.myspace.com/wilseabrook