Web Presence Mania!!!!!

Time for a quickie!

I'm beefing up the web presence....once again while I should be sleeping to be wide awake for my American Government class. But mom, this is so much more fun!!! ;-)

Anywho, I'm opening accounts via BandCamp, ArtistData, Ourstage, and SonicBids....future sites include LastFm & Jango. 

**phew!!!**

I'll be posting the links in the next couple of days.

Until then, I must bid you my dear friend, adieu.

Love always, 

SirenSinging<3

Meanwhile...

While waiting for the project to come together....particularly the artwork, I've been getting into the rhythm of writing songs on a regular basis again. I wrote another song yesterday called "Get The Drift." I kinda want to start posting snippets. Here's a snip of the lyrics. Forgive the cussing. Peace. I'll keep you updated!

"Screw your ideologies.
And your false dichotomies
I’m done hearing sob stories
Why you can’t come through.
I’m done waiting on the line
While you play & waste my time
It don’t take a light to shine
To know what to do.

Drum to someone else’s beat.
Don’t give a damn what you think.
I hope that you’re getting my drift.
Your brain is so small to me.
Your heart’s a catastrophe.
This isn’t some cute little tiff.

I trusted you. You lost it.
I leaned on you. You forgot it.
Gave into you, and you used it.

Before you give your heart away
And listen to all they say
Don’t expect him to stay
Don’t give your heart away.
Just stay away.
Just run far away
Before its too late."

New Song: "Blessings"

Hey guys!
I wrote this new song called "Blessings." I wrote it in response to the pain and suffering I see in the world and also in response to my emotional struggles.
Here are the lyrics:

"Blessings"
Bless you, bless you children, all you lonely ones.
Bless you, bless you children, all the ones they shunned
I know the pain, I know the shame
Bless you, bless you children who have fall'n from grace
Bless you, bless you children who don't know your place
I know it feels like no one cares. This burden is far too much to bear.

I know what it's like. I know what you'll find.
I see it in your eyes. It kills you every night.
That fear is a part of you; it's taking over you.
It's taking your heart. It's tearing you apart.

Bless you, bless you sisters who have been disgraced.
Bless you, bless you sisters who have been defaced.
I know your pain and I know your shame.
Bless you, bless you brothers for your sacrifice
Bless you, bless you brothers who have paid the price.
I know it feels like no one care. This burden is far too much to bear.

O, let it show.
Let the the tears flow.
It's healing you need
It will set you free.
O, let it go.
Let's the tears roll.
It's healing you need
To be set free.

I know what it's like. I know what you'll find. 

I see it in your eyes; it kills you every night.

That fear is a part of you; it's taking over you.

It's taking your heart. It's tearing you apart.

Things I'll Never Say

Hey guys!
Just a quick update. I got the mock-ups of the album cover and they all look super sweet. Also, I wanted to let you know that the official title of the EP is "Things I'll Never Say."
Hope you are all having a great day!

EP

Hey dudes!
Long time no talk!
Unfortunately, I haven't got too many bites on the gig front...but it's only been like 3 days. However, I definitely know that people have been checking out all the sites SirenSinging has because according to my stats on ReverbNation (best site ever!!!!), I'm moving up in rank on the local Fresno charts to a whopping #11!!! Now, I feel like that's something to be proud of. *Takes a bow* BUT! This is only possible because of you all and your support, so I thank you all dearly from the bottom of my heart!
Not too much to report tonight Except! I will probably get a final cut of the EP tonight in about an hour! Way cool, I know. I'm pretty stoked. I can't wait to share it with you all. I also talked to my artist about the artwork for the CD and it's coming along. I'll have some preliminary sketches tomorrow sometime. Unfortunately, I'm not going to show you all those until the week of release....but maybe I'll show you the drafts we didn't use.
The next step in the band promotion process, at least for me, is getting my music pressed...meaning getting the music on a prettily designed CD and getting a CD case with a cool CD booklet with credits/thank you's and all that good stuff. Then, I'm thinking about sending it out to some smaller labels, maybe some bigger ones. We'll see.

That's pretty much it.
On another like musical side note that has nothing to do with SirenSinigng, I'm totally digging Avril Lavigne's new single "What the Hell." Seriously. Like...it's on serious rotation right now. I feel bad because the new stupid Britney Spear's single will probably overshadow it. :-/ I have nothing against Brit-Brit, but Avril's always had a special place in my heart. I think I just seriously  like me some angry chick music (Lily & Kate). Also, I discovered 3 new bands that I'm in love with: Coeur de Pirate, Los Campesino's, and The Tallest Man on Earth.  I feel very multicultural because 2 of these have foreign names, but only 1 speaks in a different language. But, if you were looking for some new good sounds or just bored with your typical musical regime, I thought I'd provide some good stuff for you!

I'll talk to you later friends!
Love Always,
SirenSinging<3

The Search For Gigs!

Hello all!
Nothing terribly important to report. While I was supposed to be busy studying American Government, I began the eternal search for gigs. So, I applied at Club Retro & KuppaJoe in Fresno, CA. I'm hoping to get a response soon! I'm in the process of booking stuff at Fulton 55, Starline, Frank's Place, Audies Olympic and a couple of coffee shops & bookstores. It's much more simple to find gigs and venues in non-LA areas because...they tend to be smaller. LA is like a really big scary monster, but an abyss of possibilities, if you will. This isn't bad, but I start looking at LA and the scene here and am like so overwhelmed because it's so friggin' huge. I don't really no where to begin, but I've found some places. My dream venue: Hotel Cafe. Once I play there, I know I've made it. Well....not quite. But, Hotel Cafe is one incredible mofo venue. Some of my most favorite artists have come out of there including Rachael Yamagata, Ingrid Michaelson, and my dear Erin McCarley. Playing there would be like walking in the footsteps of the greats before me. But, in reality, I know I've made it if I get a show at the Music Box. Now that would be tight. You know it means a lot when I use the word "tight" because I never use that word. Why would this mean I made it? Because friggin' Kate Nash played there. BOOYAH!

Anyway, I'm like working up a list of places/venues for each city & the surrounding areas. I feel like such a newbie. But, it's so freaking sweet cuz I definitely have a bassist & a drummer who are both willing to travel to LA and they can car pool, which is even better because LA is like a 4 hour drive for those dudes. I feel lucky to have them. But, I'm in desperate need of a guitarist who would play for free. Also, if you know of any other venues, please let me know or if you want SirenSinging to come to your area, leave a comment! Tomorrow I will be looking at possible places to have a release party. I want to do one at Biola (my school) for sure, but I'm also looking at doing one in Fresno. I'd be like...working 2 cities at once. I asked KuppaJoe's about their venue. It'd be sweet to be able to do something at a real venue, you know? I've got a good following up in Fresno just because it's where I'm from. Plus, I may be able to get A Current Affair & SeeYouSoon to play. Sweeetness!
Anyways, these are my deliberations of the evening. I seriously spent the last like...3+ hours researching, updating sites/band info, and emailing. I have class at 8:30AM. Why do I stay up so late? I ask, WHY?!?!?! Oh well. It's my  birthday (since it's past 12 now), meaning I can do what I want!...within reason. 23. I'm getting old.  Tehe!
Another fun fact, I now have web presence at PureVolume. Check out the site below!
Hope you all have glorious, sleep-filled nights and don't have to wake up to demonic screaming alarms early in the morning. Sleeping well is like...my dream.
*Sigh.*
I think it's time for me to go cuz I'm just rambling now.
Goodnight, friends.
Talk to you soon!
Always,
SirenSinging<3

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Hey!!!

Hey all!
It's been like a week since my last update. Sorry for the lag.
There's not too much to report at the moment, except I got the final versions of the songs yesterday and I'm listening to the EP!!! I'm going to be tweaking anything else that needs to be tweaked and then we'll probably have a finished product in a week or so.
It's sounding amazing.
My producer, Jordan Feliz, added some programming and synth stuff that sounds fantastic.

In other news, I should have a rough draft of the album work within the week or week in a half. Things are kind of going slow right now and it's more of a waiting game at this point.
I'll keep you informed as to any new things that may pop up.

Stay tuned!
Love Always,
SirenSinging<3