Thom Kunz - Paper Brain
8 videos • 33 views • by Sum1signme Spotify: http://tinyurl.com/ThomKunzSpotify iTunes: http://tinyurl.com/nnhnq4l Limited Edition Vinyl: http://thomkunz.bandcamp.com Wilmington, NC Musician and Writer Thom Kunz Releases Collaborative Community-Driven Album Project Thom Kunz’s independent debut Paper Brain is an epic concept album that explores the dark complexities of human vulnerability—atmospheric industrial hard rock fused with synth pop, electronica, acoustic folk and musical theater. THE ALBUM With limited money and fierce determination, a homegrown recording project—featuring musicians and singers from the Cape Fear Region of North Carolina, recorded over several months in a rented historic house (circa 1850)—will be released this September. Thom’s music pointed him to the community (from the arts scene to the service industry and higher education), with one underlining goal—to make a rock record. Spanning 45 minutes and a continuous play format, the listener will find an ominous landscape in these eight genre-bending songs. The end result—a powerfully thematic and cohesively sonic debut from a promising up and coming songwriter. THE SONGS AND CONTRIBUTORS Thom cast five diverse female lead vocalists (dubbed The Paper Choir): Front Street Brewery Cellarman Joan Childress Wilkerson, local artist and jewelry maker Addie Wuensch, a recent addition to Wilmington’s music scene Sam Carradori, local commercial analyst Jennifer Reid, and regional performer / metal welding artist Whitney Pearsall. Songs range from the gritty opener (“Cuts Like a Song”) to sweeping ballads (“Far Away”) and (“Messenger”). The synth-driven grooves of (“Criminal”) and (“Wires”) coupled with the energetic-fueled radio-friendly (“Tested”) confirm Paper Brain will appeal to a variety of diverse listeners. Two standout tracks feature the full Paper Choir. (“Box of Bells” and “Hell Is a Place”) vacillate from dark sonic trenches to bright optimistic peaks. Thom also reached out to a few local musicians and friends (Mike Ruwe and Mike Phillips) to complete his vision. A notable contributor is Clyde Edgerton, American Author and Creative Writing Professor at UNCW, who offers a heartfelt banjo track on (“Far Away”). Wilmington graphic designer O.E. Cunningham designed art specific to both the vinyl and CD release. Local Reviews: “This is a well-rounded album musically, from the scorching industrial synth that drives against Wuensch’s vocals on ‘Criminal’ to Whitney Pearsall’s aching honesty on ‘Far Away’.” – Wilmington Star-News "A dark, melodic industrial rock album with as many moods as a fall day." - Wilma Magazine