CARAMEL SNOW
Semi-Dark Indiepop / Shoegaze / Dreampop
BIOGRAPHY
After years of training as a classical composer, the artist behind Caramel Snow began writing songs inspired by 90”s Shoegaze and 80’s Indiepop. His first set of completed songs were accepted for release by the notable Indiepop label, Series Two. The label went on indefinite hiatus shortly after, and the album was never released, but Caramel Snow was invited by the label for a debut performance in front of a packed house at the Barley Street Tavern, in Omaha, on Saturday, August 13, for the 2011 Nebraska Pop Festival. Subsequent EP’s and albums appeared on Magic Rub Cassettes, Shiny Happy Records, and Jigsaw Records. Caramel Snow’s album, Dicentra, was named one of the 25 best Dreampop/Shoegaze records of 2017 by Indievotion.
Comparisons to Caramel Snow have been made with The Velvet Underground, David Bowie, White Fence, The Field Mice, The Wake, Orange Cake Mix, Simple Carnival, and the Anthony Rochesters. British shoegaze bands of the early 90's are a recognized influence, as well as mid 60's chamber pop and psychedelia, but also él Records, post-punk, Darkwave, and the albums Magical Mystery Tour (The Beatles), and Avalon (Roxy Music). Currently, I am very inspired by a current crop of guitar-based Indie bands like L.A. Witch, Soccer Mommy, Japanese Breakfast, Snail Mail, Jay Som, Sasami, The Japanese House, and Pale Waves.
Live shows may be exclusively original material, or a mix of originals and covers. My cover song repertoire derives mostly from the 80's, including the Psychedelic Furs, The Cure, Echo and the Bunnymen, David Bowie, and Roxy Music.
DISCOGRAPHY
The Girl With Blue Hair: album (Bandcamp)
The Love Witch: album (Bandcamp)
Our Lady of Perpetual Sin: album (Bandcamp)
Who's Afraid of Sasha Grey / The Secret Diary: double A side single (Bandcamp)
Are You Unreal? ep (Bandcamp)
1982 album (Bandcamp)
Dicentra album (Bandcamp)
Sweet & Cynical / A Cold Dark Autumn: double A side single (Bandcamp)
Blocked Aortas: a bittersweet Valentine's Day album (Bandcamp)
The Ouija Board album (Bandcamp)
Befallen album (Bandcamp)
You Walk On Air ep (Jigsaw Records)
The Beauty Editors album (Shiny Happy Records)
Glamis album (Magic Rub Cassettes)
SELECTED STREAMING LINKS
VIDEOS
My YouTube Channel
PRESS HIGHLIGHTS
Indiepop Love
Review of Befallen:
"It's dreamy. Highly recommended."
http://indiepoplove.com/index.php/2015/10/04/caramel-snow-befallen/
Bliss/Aquamarine
Review of The Ouija Board:
"Retro pop with witty and poetic observational lyrics and eccentric musical touches."
http://www.blissaquamarine.net/jigsaw28b.html
Stereo Stickman
Review of The Ouija Board:
"The Ouija Board is probably one of the most entertaining albums I’ve come across in recent months. Every part of every song has something about it that surprises."
http://stereostickman.com/caramel-snow-the-ouija-board/
JamSphere
Review of Befallen:
"A tapestry of textures that span the aural senses from dark to light."
http://jamsphere.com/reviews/caramel-snow-befallen-a-tapestry-of-textures-that-span-the-aural-senses-from-dark-to-light
The Blog That Celebrates Itself
Renato Malizia interviewed me on the release of the album, Befallen.
http://theblogthatcelebratesitself.blogspot.com/2015/07/befallen-with-caramel-snow-interivew.html
Somekindofsadd - blog
On the release of Befallen:
"Brilliant new album, I like it a lot."
http://caramelsnowmusic.tumblr.com/post/122196854813/brilliant-new-album-i-like-it-a-lot
The Bandcamp Diaries - blog
Review of the single, "Unbroken Hearts."
"... modulated guitars truly remind me of one of my favourite bands, My Bloody Valentine. Unlike the combo led by Kevin Shields, Caramel Snow’s music is a bit more focused on melody..."
http://thebandcampdiaries.tumblr.com/post/110155738147/caramel-snow
APPEARANCES
2019
November 30 - Delmar Farmers Market 11:00-1:00
October 26 - Delmar Farmers Market
June 21 - Mocha Lisa's Cafe, Clifton Park NY
May 24 - Eden Cafe, Loudonville NY
2018
Delmar Farmers Market - Delmar, NY
2017
Eden Cafe - Loudonville, NY (songwriters contest)
2014
Professor Java's, Albany, NY
Hudson Music Festival, Hudson, NY
Conkling Cafe, Rensselaerville, NY (open mic)
Altamont Public Library, Altamont, NY (open mic)
2013
Moon & River Cafe, Schenectady, NY(open mic)
Desolation Road Studios, Altamont, NY (open mic)
Emack & Bolio's, Albany, NY (open mic)
2011
Nebraska Pop Festival
SOCIAL MEDIA
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CONTACT
Caramelsnowmusic at g mail dot com