With new century nuances fused with something reminiscent of Stevie Nicks and a songwriter’s passion for nailing the lyrics – Lisa Bianco rocks!
We really enjoy the hooks – and listening to her recently released album “Post Data”, you get an entire story.
Singer/Songwriters of Lisa Bianco’s caliber, who are also storytellers with a lineage going back to the ancient Bards, are what will break the mold of music production and distribution in the digital age. Old world comfort and a new age application combined – that is what we heard in Lisa Bianco’s music.
IRM: Rather than asking where you are from, let me go this way – what is “home-town” for you and how has that influenced your songwriting?
LB: Home-town really for me is New York. I’ve seen a lot in New York: People, places and events. Although I grew up in Long Island, which is as suburbs as suburbs can be, I spent a lot of time in the city. My Aunt Bruna would take me into the city to see art, fashion, and science exhibits when I was younger. I didn’t know it at the time but it shaped me to think different…to look at art and the world in many different formats. That’s what I try to do with my songwriting. Create something that inspires people to think.
IRM: You’ve recently released an album – “Post Data”. What does this album represent to you musically?
LB: It represents where we have shifted as a society. This “Post Data” world, where we use data of text messages, myspace/facebook and e-mails to correspond and have relationships with each other. We’ve lost human contact in some regard. The songs on the album address that someway. Being oversaturated by media, yourself and the relationships you have with people.
IRM: You’ve gotten a lot of exposure in the New York underground scene and you are branching out – what’s the next big thing for Lisa Bianco?
LB: Hopefully bigger and longer tours. I’m a road junkie. I love it! I’ve often said I don’t need a home just the road!
IRM: We Communicate, from your new album – tell us a little about that song.
LB: Well it’s the finale of the album. I had that in mind when I wrote it. So it had to be the “sum of all parts”. Ha ha . I thought about how hard it is to stay in touch with friends and family in a busier and busier world. I’ll type e-mails to stay in contact but one day I thought “Gosh, did we forget that we are living beings…unlike any other creature on this planet…the ability to express emotions and share ideas?” How is it that we don’t hang out as much anymore? It has become acceptable hasn’t it? We can’t let technology…a bunch of chips and wires….run our lives. But we are all consumed by it. And so it goes…
IRM: Where do you see yourself in 5 years – what’s your goal?
LB: I’d love to make more records and tour the US and internationally. Be able to support myself comfortably on music alone. I’d say it would be great to have a record deal but that really is not technically necessary today. There are no rules anymore. It’s all about a supportive team of managers, booking agents, PR, and a dedicated fan base. I love my fans and to gain more and fill up a venue is the most amazing thing for me.
IRM: We want to get to know you a little more – so you have $5 for lunch. What are you eating and who are you sharing with?
LB: A really good slice of NYC pizza and an espresso to cap off the meal. I’d most likely share with my father because he really appreciates good food. In fact he and I can spend hours discussing a meal from service, to presentation, to taste. My mother can’t stand it! My parents are quite interesting characters.
IRM: As an independent artist, what do you find to be the most useful aspect of the internet?
LB: Getting your music out there. In a few clicks your music can be heard, placed on itunes or be sold on an online store. You can find fans…or they find you.
IRM: What challenge posed by the internet would you select as the most important to solve for musicians?
LB: There is too much music out there. Very saturated now that it is relatively cheap to record music, compared to let’s say 10 or 20 years ago, and send it to cyberspace. It’s hard to break through all that and find the specific fans that will like your particular style of music.
IRM: What else would you like to tell your fans?
LB: You make me smile.
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