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9 Red Sun : Basking in the Shade
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Power-Pop You Can't Get Out of Your Head... Think Blondie with Foo Fighters guitars and Beatles harmonies...
Genre: Pop: Power Pop
Release Date: 2004
Basking in the Shade
9 Red Sun
Record Label: Songfellowz
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Preview Song Name Time Format Price Select
Shake the Scene 3:15 $0.99
Queen of the Free 3:28 $0.99
Growing Up in Public 3:27 $0.99
Your Only Other 3:59 $0.99
Shadow 4:50 $0.99
The System 3:12 $0.99
Be Your Own Hero 3:43 $0.99
Hey Romeo 3:24 $0.99
1000 Open Windows 4:26 $0.99
Skipping Stones 4:17 $0.99
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Album Notes

FEATURED SONG: 9 Red Sun's new radio single, "Growing Up in Public."

9 Red Sun is known for their catchy melodies, clever lyrics, and energetic live show. Their music is a blend of pop, rock, punk and new wave. Think Blondie, with Foo Fighters guitars and Beatles harmonies. Spin Magazine raves, "Power-pop at its finest!" Soundcheck adds, "9 Red Sun has the talent and potential necessary to take their music to the next level."

Songwriting is a major focus of 9 Red Sun, earning them awards from such industry giants as VH1 Song of the Year, John Lennon Song Contest and Billboard Song Contest. Billboard Magazine describes 9 Red Sun's lead singer, Natalia Bortolotti, as "a master of songcraft with the vocal chops to match." Their songs have been featured in film and television, including One Tree Hill, Smallville and The OC.

Based in San Francisco, 9 Red Sun has been rapidly building a local following, as well as touring regionally and even nationally, and performing at industry showcases around the country. The band was formed in 2004, by Natalia and guitarist, Steve Sicular, and has already accomplished more in one short year of existence, than most bands do in a decade.

9 Red Sun has garnered the attention and interest of management, booking agencies, major and independent record labels, music publishers, industry music conferences and festivals, local, regional, and national media, television & film licensing companies, and college, internet, and podcast radio.

Quickly creating a buzz, 9 Red Sun continues to impress both critics and fans. They are steadily developing a loyal following, earning major awards and accomplishments along the way.

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REVIEWS

9 Red Sun's music is beyond power-pop
author: Soundcheck Magazine
9 Red Sun's music is beyond power-pop. Yes, their songs have catchy melodies and edgy guitars, but their thoughtful lyrics and emotional delivery - filled with depth and sincerity - sets them apart from their musical peers. All the tracks on Basking in the Shade are instantly memorable, pairing passionate vocals with punk-n-roll guitars in "Growing Up In Public" and "The System," and sweet harmony in "Your Only Other." Natalia Bortolotti, 9 Red Sun's lead singer and primary songwriter, has an impressive voice, and a mature songwriting style, that belies her age (20-something). The arrangements are accessible and familiar, yet have enough surprises to keep your attention. 9 Red Sun has the talent and potential necessary to take their music to the next level, in fact, they have everything they need to become the next No Doubt or Maroon 5: the voice, the songs, and the star (Natalia Bortolotti). There is no development needed here. This is an A&R's wet dream: a band with a DIY mentality, a growing regional base, impressive stats and long-term potential.
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9 Red Sun cranks out high-energy quirky rock in the vein of No Doubt meets Green
author: Discovering Artists.com
9 Red Sun cranks out high-energy quirky rock in the vein of No Doubt meets Green Day, with melodic passionate vocals, that bring to mind Debbie Harry and Chrissie Hynde, but also the power and range of Pat Benetar. The lyrics are amusing yet insightful. In "Growing Up In Public," Natalia Bortolotti sings, "I've never been a joiner/that includes the human race." 9 Red Sun has a bright future ahead of them, and I am eager to watch them rise to success. Favorite Tracks: Growing Up In Public, The System
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9 Red Sun is one step away from chart topping success!
author: Music-Tech.net
Natalia Bortolotti, the voice behind 9 Red Sun, knows who she is, singing a winsome “Queen of the Free” in the Paula Cole pop tradition—except a clean guitar replaces the piano. “Your Only Other” and “1000 Open Windows” offer dramatic concerns of a woman caught in mid-evolution and have been featured on shows like Dawson’s Creek and Charmed. "Growing Up In Public" and "The System" are high-energy power-pop in the vein of Green Day, with catchy melodies I still can't get out of my head. "Hey Romeo" is an upbeat radio-ready pop single in the vein of Sheryl Crow. 9 Red Sun is one step away from chart topping success!
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Power-pop at its finest, 9 Red Sun is sure to hit your radio airwaves in no time
author: Spin.com
Holy energy! I'd love to see this band live. With unbridled passion, lead singer Natalia Bortolotti delivers vocals that are dynamic and powerful. Lyrics are reminiscent of old school punk pop a la Blondie. When it comes to confident songwriting, 9 Red Sun is at the top of their game. "Growing Up in Public" will have you jumping around like a madman! Power-pop at its finest, 9 Red Sun is sure to hit your radio airwaves in no time.
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