NextUp: Ryan Star
Since the standard for describing the styles and vocals of new artists seems to be comparing them with an established one, I’ll give it a try. Think David Cook or Daughtry meets U2, with maybe a little Matchbox Twenty thrown in. In songs like “Last Train Home,” former Stage frontman Ryan Star’s sound has David Cook written all over it, whereas the new solo artist has a U2-esque style in the songs “Right Now” and “Brand New Day.” The comparisons to David Cook make sense, since they’ve been touring together- but the similarities make one wonder whether the pair’s touring together is a good idea or a bad one.
While many people may have not heard his name, Star is familiar with the necessary steps to be successful. Star and his band, Stage, which he started at just fourteen years of age, tasted success while still in high school. The band played venues such as the Mercury Lounge and even released a few EPs before going their separate ways.
Star’s voice is familiar to many that may not realize it- his current single, “Last Train Home,” was featured in the 2007 film “P.S. I Love You,” and “Brand New Day” is the theme to Fox’s television series “Lie to Me.” Star also performed at a Barack Obama support rally in New York during the President’s campaign for election in October, where he preformed “Right Now” along with “Somebody’s Son” and “Back of Your Car.”
Star will release his second solo album, 11:59, on June 2, and will include some of the songs mentioned, such as “Last Train Home,” the song in the aresenal of every male artist that promises faithfulness, direction, security, etc. “Brand New Day” and “Right Now” are both motivating and feel-good songs, but are still distinct from each other. Although 11:59 is Star’s second solo album, it is his first on a major label (Atlantic).
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