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Friday, November 13, 2009 


Url: http://www.kdlocal.com
Sound: http://kirstendehaan.musicdish.net 

Alternative rocker and singer/songwriter Kirsten DeHaan will be
appearing/performing on Friday, November 13th at 1pm @ WHRW (SUNY
Binghamton Radio Station) - SOLO
Kirsten's new EP "Thorns on a Crown" was released October 6, 2009.

Please support Kirsten by calling the studio request line at WHRW - 607 777
2137 and request to play the track 1984.

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Wednesday, October 14, 2009 

Category: Music

Indie rock singer/songwriter Kirsten DeHaan performing "1984" from her newly released EP 'Thorns On A Crown.' DeHaan played at The Colony Cafe in Woodstock, NY on the closing night (October 4, 2009) of Woodstock's 40th Anniversary Film Festival.

Watch the video on MusicDishTV

["1984" skillfully maneuvers its way from beginning to end as DeHaan puts her vocal range along with a knack for soothing tones to good use, singing in a soft, but gutsy manner. The guitar playing over a catchy beat works well with her voice to produce a sultry and graceful fusion of folk and rock.]

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http://kirstendehaan.musicdish.net

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Wednesday, October 14, 2009 

Category: Music

"Thorns On A Crown", the latest EP from alternative Rock singer/songwriter Kirsten DeHaan, is available for purchase via major online retailers iTunes, Amazon, eMusic and Napster. Distributed by Oseao Media Group, the five song EP is sure to please. Kirsten's voice and signature style has a mixture of qualities that critics have called: "the sweetness of Liz Phair", "a soft, airy quality like that of Sia", and "the rich alto of Fiona Apple".

List of major online retail links: - Amazon - eMusic - iTunes - Napster

"Thorns On A Crown" is by far her most mature work to date. In the current etch and sketch environment of musicians singing to beats generated by machines, it is refreshing to find an artist who wholeheartedly exudes meaning and truth, a feat that only a genuine musician can accomplish. She may be considered a newcomer to the music industry, but there is enough raw passion, talent, and promise on "Thorns On A Crown" to say definitively that Kirsten DeHaan will around for many years to come.

DeHaan has been invited to host her NYC EP release event during TM Promotions' CMJ Music Marathon Showcase on Thursday, October 22 at BLVD/Crash Mansion (199 Bowery). This follows her EP premier at Colony Cafe on the closing night of Woodstock's 40th Anniversary Film Festival (Oct. 4th).
http://www.cmj.com/marathon/

When describing her latest offering, "Thorns On A Crown" Kirsten notes, "This record, without exception, finally exemplifies who I am as an artist...Its alive, clear, and gripping. I wanted to make a very raw record, one that can't hide, I think that goal has been accomplished." She plans to embark on a full-blown press and touring circuit this year in order to promote the record.

"Thorns On A Crown" Tracklisting:

1) 1984
"1984" skillfully maneuvers its way from beginning to end as DeHaan puts her vocal range along with a knack for soothing tones to good use, singing in a soft, but gutsy manner. The guitar playing over a catchy beat works well with her voice to produce a sultry and graceful fusion of folk and rock.

2) Double Or Nothing
DeHaan produces a well-crafted, solid folk-rock tune with passionate delivery over a foot-tapping guitar melody in "Double Or Nothing." The sharpness of her lyrics and gritty tone gives the song a freshness That will keep any listener engaged, even after multiple plays.

3) The Night Shift
"The Night Shift" delves into the very familiar territory of love as DeHaan's candor and humility together make this song easy to relate to. DeHaan's voice captures the feelings of a woman waiting and thirsting for love. Even the silences between notes seem to shout out her vulnerability.

4) I'm Coming Home
A piercing harmonica complements the delicacy in DeHaan's sweet voice in "I'm Coming Home." The layered sound and musicality gives a classic rock feel that is emphasized by the 'call and response' between DeHaan and the harmonica.

5) Ms. Daisy
"Ms. Daisy" builds a sweet melody around the idea of hope. Initially, the song seems inconspicuous and gentle, but DeHaan's voice is so melodious and colorful, it quickly works its way into the listener's heart and soul.

About Kirsten DeHaan
Kirsten DeHaan is a true jack of all musical trades. Not just a talented singer/songwriter and guitarist, she promotes her music via her label SirLady Records, does various philanthropic work for American soldiers in the Middle East, and is a strong and active proponent of the New York indie music scene.

DeHaan stomped onto the indie music scene to rave reviews in 2004 with her first album release "Conform." Critics compared her music to that of Nirvana, U2, and Belly. Her music has been downloaded over 1 million times via various peer-to-peer sites and featured on the hit reality shows Made and My Super Sweet Sixteen. Declaring "Conform" to be one of the most popular records next to the Killers and Ashlee Simpson by FreshFarmMusic.com, DeHaan was among five artists chosen for Men's Vogue/Hennessey Flaunt Your Taste Critics Choice Awards.

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http://kirstendehaan.musicdish.net

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Wednesday, October 14, 2009 

Category: Music

Alternative Rock singer/songwriter Kirsten DeHaan will be introducing her recently released EP "Thorns On A Crown" to music industry professionals and fans gathering in New York for the CMJ Music Marathon. Kirsten was invited to host her NYC EP release event by TM Promotions during their official CMJ showcase on Thursday, October 22nd at BLVD/Crash Mansion (199 Bowery - Spring Street entrance), where she will be joining Nick Howard, Alyson Greenfield and My Other Friend. Kirsten and Alyson Greenfield recently shared the stage at Colony Cafe on the closing night of Woodstock's 40th Anniversary Film Festival (Oct. 4th).

TM PROMOTIONS' CMJ MUSIC MARATHON SHOWCASE
Thursday, October 22 - 10 PM doors
Back Room at BLVD/Crash Mansion
199 Bowery (at Spring Street), New York
Free for CMJ badge holders; $8 for non-badge holders
http://www.blvdnyc.com
http://cmj09.sched.org/event/ad8311bfe04d610e0c8711175027469d

"Thorns On A Crown" was recently released via major online retailers iTunes, Amazon, eMusic and Napster. Distributed by Oseao Media Group, the five song EP is sure to please. Kirsten's voice and signature style has a mixture of qualities that critics have called: "the sweetness of Liz Phair", "a soft, airy quality like that of Sia", and "the rich alto of Fiona Apple".

List of major online retail links: - Amazon - eMusic - iTunes - Napster

About Kirsten DeHaan
Kirsten DeHaan is a true jack of all musical trades. Not only is she a talented singer/songwriter and guitarist, she promotes her music via her label SirLady Records, does various philanthropic work for American soldiers in the Middle East, and is a big proponent of the New York indie music scene. DeHaan stomped onto the indie music scene in 2004 when she released her first album "Conform." Reviewers compared her music to that of Nirvana, U2, and Belly. Her music has been downloaded over 1 million times via various peer-to-peer sites and featured on the hit reality shows Made and My Super Sweet Sixteen.

Declaring "Conform" to be one of the most popular records next to the Killers and Ashlee Simpson by FreshFarmMusic.com, Kirsten was one of five artists chosen for Men's Vogue/Hennessey Flaunt Your Taste Critics Choice Awards. Her latest offering, a five song EP dubbed "Thorns On A Crown" is by far her most mature work to date.

http://www.kdlocal.com
http://kirstendehaan.musicdish.net
Sound: http://www.itunes.com/kirstendehaan/thornsonacrown

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Tuesday, May 12, 2009 

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Wednesday, June 04, 2008 
MUSIC LIKE IT SHOULD BE – INDIE IN NYC

http://www.thetruthmagazine.com/sceneread.html

This month I wanted to try and do something a bit different. Instead of giving my
opinion on what's wrong with music these days, I wanted to point out something that's
right! I thought however that it would be better if the description of The New York Indie
Rock Launch came from the person responsible for this great event. I'm sure I could wax
poetic about how we should all support our local artists and musicians and how
corporate rock doesn't care about the musicians or fans, but that's old and boring. If you
love music you should support your local scene period! Do not pass go, do not collect
$200. Just support your scene!!

So with that in mind I turn over this month's column to Kirsten DeHaan and her
wonderful brain child: THANK YOU KIRSTEN!

SirLady Records announces the 2nd annual NYC Indie Rock Launch at The
Galapagos Art Space 8pm Thursday June 12th 2008. The show continues to honor
leading independent artists from various rock genres alongside some of the most
progressive companies in the industry.

sign guest list at nycindierocklaunch.com to receive $3 off door
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Sunday, November 04, 2007 
Grooveshark Oct. 28th 2007 Interview

Last June we championed Kirsten DeHaan as "the next big thing". If this sounds like a blind exageration levied solely to promote a Grooveshark artist, then you obviously haven't heard DeHaan's music. Compared in the press to such heavyweights as u2, Nirvana, and Belly, DeHaan has delivered music that serves as welcome reprieve from the soulless, calculated pop music released by her contemporaries.

Like a young Deborah Harry, DeHaan conveys a sense of relentless passion in every one of her songs. It is this same kind of passion that inspired DeHaan to self-promote her music to MTV and begin a series of indie rock shows in New York City. Her fanbase grows steadily with each passing day, so much so that she recently reached the milestone of having her songs downloaded over a million times on various websites.

Fundamentally, what seperates Kirsten DeHaan from similar artists is that her songs are believable. Her new EP Under The Richter Scale is a revelation, a proverbial shot in the arm for a stagnant genre. The poignancy of her lyrics, her gritty delivery, and an incredible backing band ranks Under The Richter Scale in the upper echelon of 2007 releases. DeHaan is steadfast in her belief that an artist has a responsibility when creating music and it is evident throughout her music. When other artists sing about current events they often sound contrived and uninspired. When Kirsten DeHaan does it, you believe her.

read more at www.kirstendehaan.com
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Friday, May 04, 2007 
DECISIONS

Verse 1:
Its time to make the call
From your tempted trip to hell
And find what's still above

So the years disappeared
From our last glory fill
For those you stood for more than the dollar bill

Chorus:
Oh you know its up to you,
Oh you know its up to you,
Oh Oh Oh Oh
Oh Oh Oh Oh

Verse 11:
All around tainted eyes
Greedy hands confused lives
Of self destruct and corrupt ties

Have we forgot the righteous way
Of simple pleasures for today
And the small, the small man's say

Chorus:
Oh you know its up to you,
Oh you know its up to you,
Oh Oh Oh Oh
Oh Oh Oh Oh

Chorus:
Oh you know its up to you,
Oh you know its up to you,
Oh Oh Oh Oh
Oh Oh Oh Oh

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RUSSIAN ROULETTE

Verse 1:
Why should I fall apart when I'm trying to stay alive
I've been waiting my whole life, to have all which is uncontrived
Is it me or do you agree, the world's just playing jeopardy
Look around it's the same old sound, whispers whose next in town

Chorus:
And I'm screaming cause no one's listening
To our children whose eyes are watching
Oh we're defining what's worth living
Should be deceiving or should we be giving
Oh I'm begging for a little

Tag:
Lovemaking, Earth Shaking
Lovemaking, Earth Shaking
Won't you please

Verse 11:
So here we are playing Russian roulette just to fill the wallet
Will it take another attack for us to realize the impact
Watching TV simply shows all this misery
I know my own past and so finally at last

Chorus:
And I'm screaming cause no one's listening
To our children whose eyes are watching
Oh we're defining what's worth living
Should be deceiving or should we be giving
Oh I'm begging for a little

Tag:
Lovemaking, Earth Shaking
Lovemaking, Earth Shaking
Won't you please

Won't you give it,
Won't you give it,
Won't you please etc..

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AND

Verse 1:
And here we are a shooting
And never do we realize
And here we are polluting
And never do we compromise

Chorus:
And could we just confess to our own mess
And yet we all cheat for that empty seat

Verse 11:
And here we are conforming
And yet we never feel alarmed
And here we are discerning
And yet we feel so charmed, so charmed

Chorus:
And could we just confess to our own mess
And yet we all cheat for that empty seat

Bridge:
Find out what you're living for
Find out what you're working for
Find out what you're love for
Find out what your money's for

Tag:
And
And, And, And, And
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Friday, October 20, 2006 
http://blogcritics.org/archives/2006/10/20/065800.php


OUT AND ABOUT IN NYC: DeHaan, is a nineties-style punk-pop dynamo. Her new 3-song EP is drawing comparisons to Belly and U2, which is fair enough, but her live set is rawer and more punked out. This dualism may simply be in the nature of the pretty, driven, biker-haired Indianan-turned-New Yorker, or it may be smartly planned - or both. In any case, it makes her recorded music potentially radio-friendly in more than one circuit - grown up Gen-Xers, college rock, maybe even the Avril LaTween set. A combination of talent, personal intensity and looks might soon turn Kirsten DeHaan into a major indie player... Jon Sobel
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Saturday, June 25, 2005 
RADIO: Heard on more than one hundred and fifty radio stations in the U.S. and abroad Kirsten's single 'The Money Sinner' can now be heard on Podcasts. Listen daily, to i-podcast on www.live365.com/stations/aamedia for Kirsten's hit songs. AWARDS: ..16 Best Female Vocals in Pop/Rock, all-time Best Female Vocals in Pop/Rock, week of 14Jun2004 Most Original in Pop/Rock, week of 31May2004 Grooviest Rhythm in Pop/Rock, week of 7Jun2004 FreshFarmMusic.com -'Conform' was listed as one of the most popular records next to The Killers, and Ashlee Simpson. SHUT EYE RECORDS- – A&R Ryan Hoffer “Contrary to what its contemplative title might suggest, 'Conform' boasts a fresh perspective on the pop/rock genre. From the acquiescent tone of "The Money Sinner" to the cathartic yearnings of "Push", this album is a powerful exploration of the human condition”. SPLENDID - Mike Meginnis "There's a distinctly sexual ache in her voice -- a miniscule quaver that does strange things to my insides. In spite of all the unflattering associations Conform unearths, I can't help but love it." WOMAN ROCK MAGAZINE - 7records.com “Hugely original, it's DeHaan's voice that throws a happy wrench in the well-crafted pop songs she sings. She's a sweeter hybrid of Shirley Manson and fellow WOMANROCKer Julia Darling. "Floating" features chord changes inspired by John Mayer, and rhythms have the polish of a major label production while melodies remain a little more un-tucked and artful.” MUSICAL DISCOVERIES - Russell Elliot "Each song seems to have a standout value, with its varied rhythms and vocal beauty. Kirsten seems to raise the bar with each song, and the result is one of excitement and wanting more. This ten track album has a distinctive sound and Kirsten's talents shine through." 2 WALLS WEBZINE - Brendon McCullin "The discs 10 songs play well off each other, maintaining a consistent level of proficiency throughout. The albums standout cut, “The Money Sinner,” with it’s layered sound and tunefulness opens the disc with a burst. The songs mantra of “It doesn’t really matter” bounces around your head long afterwards, but also addresses the frustration of dealing with the prepackaged nature of the music business in it’s current state. “Push” builds a pretty melody around a message of searching for hope among desperation. On other songs like “Apologies” and “Saved,” Ms. DeHaan puts her gift for dulcet tones to good use while exploring the familiar terrain of trying to figure out love and relationships." REVIEWS! Click here to write a review about this CD! Compelling and commanding ! Reviewer: Laura T. Lynch of Kweevak.com (click for website) Kirsten magically melds classic influences into her own unique, modern blend of pop rock. Pop might be too light of a word to describe DeHaan's music as she writes insightful, compelling songs that are executed with fervor. Kirsten has a wide, vocal range layered over imaginative rhythm and chord combinations. DeHaan has a talented band that contributes traditional rock instruments along with the clarinet, the organ, a vox and a Wurlitzer. Kirsten's ten-track debut spans a diversity of styles from danceable to reflective. The opening track, 'The Money Sinner' features three guitars flowing over a catchy beat and other hip sound effects. Kirsten richly sings about ruthlessness – perhaps referring to the music industry. 'The Cycle' has edgy, dueling guitars and soaring solos layered over a driving beat. DeHaan's vocals are deep and dark yet moving high in the octave range. 'Commotion' is another strong rocker utilizing the winning format presented in 'The Cycle'. Kirsten is a commanding vocalist and Conform rises above the norm! Great CD! Reviewer: Krystle I received my CD a week ago, and have not been able to put it down! I really enjoy listening to her music as it is very soothing and relaxing. She has a style all to her own. Great CD, and can not wait until there is another one out! I will definately be back for more :)
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