CITY OF SOUND Critics Quote Sheet (2019)

"...City of Sound has gained a small but mighty fanbase..." --Louisa Solarz, Flaunt Magazine, August 17, 2018

“…City of Sound are an independent rock band that the industry (and world) needs right now.”

--Kevin, Pop Culturalist, March 3, 2019

“City of Sound’s music is a brand of artful synth-heavy alt-rock that’s enhanced by neo-classical accents, including violin and various orchestral elements. All of it is in support of

singer Jordan Wright, whose voice…is a strong instrument that has echos of Maroon 5, Sting, OneRepublic and Fall Out boy. On ‘Odyssey, thoughtful lyrics ride a tide of majestic synths whose melodic, processional pace is punctuated by a series of peaks and valleys. A similar setup propels ‘The Madhouse’ as it deploys violin and neo-classical piano for an epic and

emotive effect. ‘Race to the Sea’ is memorable for its angelic synth chorus. Songs are solid…” --Music Connection Magazine, March 2019 issue

"Their brand new single, 'The Madhouse,' mixes the melodic bliss of Coldplay and U2 and the thought provoking/inspiring lyrics of songwriters like Bono and Jared Leto of Thirty Seconds To Mars...Get ready for a big sounding, ultra wide burst of music from City of Sound. This

single, 'The Madhouse' is only the beginning of what appears to be a fun journey for not only the band but for it’s fans as well."

--Tommy Marz, Sound Vapors, October 23, 2018

"I can’t help but get a sense of an arena of people singing along to this one ['Odyssey']. I can almost see the strobes and fog lights now. The powerful dynamics on this track are really

exciting...It’s an inspiring and moving sound." --EarToTheGround, September 26, 2018

“City of Sound’s ‘The Madhouse’ is crisp, clean alternative rock with a shiny, bombastic pop sensibility…This is a great track from a solid band.” --Noah Zucker, Rock The Pigeon, November 12, 2018

“Very much in the Alternative Rock realm, City of Sound…with a passionate, emotional sound filled with ambiance and melody, they are certainly on the rise. Led by Jordan Wright,

together with Andrew Leigh and Lacey Ammar, they create a wall of sound that is both lively and unique to what others are doing at this time.” --Frank Malerba, CrypticRock.com, December 3, 2018

“City of Sound reach for as far as they possibly can on ‘The Madhouse.’ The North Hollywood trio's anthemic, piano-driven sweep affects the senses with a victorious sense of triumph, as lead singer Jordan Wright elevates his vocals to operatic levels with a warm tenor. True to

their grand band name, there's not a moment throughout ‘Madhouse’ where we feel like they're about to soften their delivery. Every moment in this towering power ballad shines with blinding brightness, as they make their musical ambitions show with a clear intent. 

--Juan Rodríguez, The Deli, January 10, 2019

“The song [‘Race To The Sea’] jumps out and grabs you, with powerful vocals and building intensity.”

--Jake Craney, Ground Sounds, December 7, 2018

“A three-piece band comprised of Wright, guitarist Andrew Leigh and violinist Lacey Nova, City Of Sound’s music is a life-affirming blast of indie rock soul–the hooks are massive, the melodies infectious and the arrangements epic. Reflective, emotive and decidedly moving,

numbers like ‘Madhouse’ and ‘Odyssey’ bring to mind the harmonic heights of everyone from Coldplay to Australia’s Gang of Youths. Wright’s delivery is a stirring blend of polish and grit and his compositions are as bold as they are vulnerable. Meanwhile, ‘In The Beginning’ is a contemplative scenic soundscape while the fearless ‘Race To The Sea’ is nothing short of

rousing… Although City of Sound are a young band, they have an out-of-the box brilliance that makes their songs sound like anthems ready to soar across stadiums.”

--Alex Green, Stereo Embers Magazine, January 8, 2019

“…a band that is arena venue ready - City Of Sound…City Of Sound have curated a loyal audience of fans that ‘get’ them and the music and will enhance any City Of Sound show that they play. Watching the fans move about and have fun was great and enhanced the listening

experience.” -- Caroline McElroy, NoHoArtsDistrict.com, December 19, 2018

CITY OF SOUND SILENT EMPIRE / BIO, 2019

In the arts district of North Hollywood, CA there’s a musical crusade taking shape. The torchbearers of the scene, a three-piece indie alternative rock band called City of Sound, are gearing up to release their debut full-length album, Silent Empire. The first offering from the 13-

track album is “Odyssey” which boasts the bands trademark anthemic sound built on earworm melodies arrangements and hooks.

“Our specific sound was always the vision,” says Jordan Wright (vocals/piano). “I had wanted to create something that makes people feel epic and punches them right in the face with hope. Luckily, I found two people who wanted to be a part of the same thing.”

Rounding out the City of Sound trio is Andrew Leigh on guitar and Lacey Nova on Violin; creating a unique flavor of arena-sized alternative rock music that’s ever present with their epic lead single, “Odyssey.” Wright notes, “it's the first song on the album and it introduces the journey we want our album to take people through. The journey of reflection.”

Silent Empire is crafted with that theme of reflection in mind and written around a central character, Empire, and her journey to become something greater. “The song 'Odyssey' is the beginning of that journey,” says Wright—the band’s primary songwriter, producer and arranger. “It begins with her world destroyed, left with nothing, but with everything to become. Left with nothing she makes the choice to take the journey she has long resisted. It's something that is central to our message of love over fear.”

Talking more about the message being showcased note-by-note on the album, Wright adds: “I wanted the album to address something that I felt was missing not only in myself but also in society as a whole. I found myself searching outside of myself for identity, trying to force outside attachment to tell me who I was. It wasn't until I took the journey into my own insecurities that I could truly address who I really was, and who I wanted to become.  

Being released in three parts, Silent Empire takes the listener on a journey through the character Empire, inspired by Wright’s personal experience. Part one dives into the deconstruction of who we are and the honest  acceptance  of our created  insecurities. Part two explores the reconstruction of who we truly are. Then, in part three, what we do after we've gone through that process.

Building a loyal following not only in Los Angeles with recent sold-out shows, the band is also captivating audiences along both the west and east coasts. When asked what he hopes a fan might feel after a City of Sound show, Wright would feel like the job was completed if he overheard a fan saying, “I'm ready to kick ass and beat the shit out of life in the most beautiful way.” 

…and that’s the mission of City of Sound; to inspire fans to take action and reach for their dreams in the same way they are, one catchy melody at a time.

Above: City of Sound Live at El Cid in Los Angeles, CA (2019)

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