AwShockKiss

Even in the complicated music scene of New York City, the birth of AwShockKiss still is a relatively simple story. Looking for an uninhibited take on traditional rock music, soul sisters Kiri Jewell (lead vocals) and Stef Bassett (vocals/keys/guitar) put pen to paper and came up with the lyrical blueprint for a new music project. At the time, their only goal was to build something unique, a musical marker of their storied friendship. But, as is often the case, music takes on a life of its own...

Even in the complicated music scene of New York City, the birth of AwShockKiss still is a relatively simple story. Looking for an uninhibited take on traditional rock music, soul sisters Kiri Jewell (lead vocals) and Stef Bassett (vocals/keys/guitar) put pen to paper and came up with the lyrical blueprint for a new music project. At the time, their only goal was to build something unique, a musical marker of their storied friendship. But, as is often the case, music takes on a life of its own. It wasn't long before others caught on. Veterans of NY rock scene, Jonathan Jetter (guitar), Dan Wintersteen (drums) and Charlie Cervone (bass) were already well acquainted with Kiri and Stef, but once this new opportunity presented itself, they didn't hesitate to jump on board. The cosmic puzzle was complete. And so, a chaotic merging of the minds resulted in AwShockKiss. The goal is the same, but solidified by the contributions of each of its members, the music has taken on new meaning. Though creating seemingly straightforward rock, AwShockKiss works to combine a severe amount of musical sophistication with a sincere respect for pop. To balance every catchy chorus there is a deeper meaning buried in the lyrics and arrangements. Their sound is driven by a wild ambition. But make no mistake. Ultimately, AwShockKiss is still about that unique friendship and a common goal: great, fun rock music. And rump-shaking. Also lots of body-rocking. Check out the AwShockKiss party on tour in New York and the Tri-State Area. And don't forget to download their free new EP at www.awshockkiss.com/free. It's their gift to you for being so awesome. As always, the best way to connect to them is via myspace, facebook, twitter, or awshockkiss.com They're friendly and good-looking. Feel free to drop them a line.