You know how sometimes people sound familiar, while also sound original and fresh? I'd say Wil Deynes is like that. Put Ben Folds, Dashboard Confessionals and Keane in a blender, hit the switch and the sound you hear will be Deynes.
With a recent feature in BLENDER MAGAZINE and NPR's open mic. His has a pop sensibility that appeal to all ages, a timeless sound that is gaining Wil a steady following on the east coast.
Fans are surprised to find out that he didn't lay out big bucks on his debut EP, Stay. (Actually, he recorded it in his hallway.) A Mac tech by day, Do it Yourself(DIY) is something he lives by. He has managed to promote himself throughout myspace.com, facebook.com and garageband.com gaining fans by the thousands. On myspace alone, he has achieved over 1 million, Won the 1 spot for "Super Wonderful" at ourstage.com, as well as featured as track of the Day and best male vocals for his track 'Say Goodbye' at garageband.com
Wil is influenced by by a variety of singers and songwriters. His record collection includes everything from Sinatra through the 80s to today's Top 40. Wil is always listening for inspiration—whether it's to people talking on the subway, arguing and laughing on the streets of his Bronx neighborhood, or by just checking out other NYC artists.
Wil's songs have also been played on MyNetwork TV's Desire, Wicked Wicked Games and Secret Obsessions, Maxim Online's Anna De La Garza Video Shoot. His songs "Stay" and "Super Wonderful" charted in the top 10 on American Idol Underground.
Wil is also becoming a favorite on the pod safe music network getting spins on the godfather of podcasting, Adam Curry's Daily Source Code and also The Jersey Todd show.
Hey Wil! I haven't talked to you in a while, I have been super busy these days. Anyways...I gave your CD to the owner of H20 and she said she will be in touch. :)
Dear friends, my elder bro Dima has made a page dedicated to our lo-fi studio “Happy Records” based in Kyiv, Ukraine, created for non-profit purposes. The focus of the studio work is producing indie artists we subjectively find interesting.
So please, find some time and listen to our friends’ music recorded by us at:
i'm gonna get mad next time that i forward u to friends and i aint in ur top ten... myspace or not... i'm gonna get u... i know where u are in daylight hours...lol
hey wil thx for the p.comment! the night with you was so amazing! I swear that was the best night ever! can't wait till you get out of the prison and we'll be together soon
In life when u get troubles, don"t get nervous......just close ur eyes and follow ur HEART...... HEART may be in left..... but it always right! have a lovely sunday.
Nothin like chillin and fishin with a chilly cold one!
Whatever floats your boat, take some time for yourself this weekend to relax and smell the roses!
If you haven’t stopped over in a while, you should. I have changed a bunch of “Top Friends”, added new pic’s and have a new “featured friend” to introduce you too!
If you get a chance stop over and visit! Would love to hear from you!
Hey music fans, check us out for some free music downloads and info about upcoming shows. We now have GENERATOR T-shirts and our first CD will be available later this summer!
