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Hometown: East Wenatchee, WA
Website: www.cdbaby.com
Sounds Like: Adele, Bob Dylan, Tom Waits, Stevie Nicks, The Rolling Stones
Genre: Americana
Troy Lindsey’s Emotive Wanderlust
Finding inspiration in one place isn’t rare, but the gift of travel can open up the creative doors to an endless amount of possibilities. Singer-songwriter Troy Lindsey has been lucky enough to land a day job that allows him to see the world, but when he’s not clocked in working on Sikorsky skycranes, he’s making music with emotion at the core. Anything can be a trigger, whether it’s the way the sky turns orange, a hotel room in Japan or firefighting down under, Lindsey has seen it all and has been triggered by those and more as he works on his upcoming sixth album.
Following up 2014’s Cold Emotion, Lindsey’s upcoming album will be produced by Scotty Schultz and feature a diverse cascade of songs, along with a duet with country singer Eden Moody. That diversity comes from the music he grew up on. Waylon Jennings taught him how similar rock and country could be. He says, “The grit and stories were just tough and the emotion felt real while still rocking and not putting me to sleep.” While Jennings was a lesson in genre, Neil Young and Bob Dylan showed him the importance of storytelling through song. Which is what he always tries to employ as he writes about his travels whether they be about the few weeks he spent in the jungles of Peru, or some other adventure he’s been on.
Like the time he was in Russia and was trying to fill the gap between cultures and penned “Cold Emotion.” It’s not always about the emotions felt when abroad, as “Dark Hour” came from witnessing all the school shootings in the states, and then there’s “Runners.” A song that has yet to be released, Lindsey assures listeners will know what it’s about from the start with the line, “Runners were born for losing, and losers were born for running, I find myself in the middle, of it all again.”
Troy Lindsey has been lucky enough to travel the world thanks to his day job, and through that and his other adventures - he’s been moved emotionally to write about his escapades and put them to song. Most of which can be found on his previous five albums, as well as on his upcoming release.
“But yeah…playing-wise, song-writing, melody…it’s all there as you’d expect from Troy Lindsey…the guy knows what he wants from his music and the talented crew surrounding him always deliver on bringing his visions to fruition in-full.”
Sleepingbagstudios
“The complexity of the timing makes the song standout quickly to the ears – but I think what makes it a real winner is that Troy has found a way to make the 5/4 beat of his completely accessible to our earholes.”
http://sleepingbagstudios.ca - SkopeMagazine
“Americana “Outlaw Love” nicely embodies all that is good about articulate, thoughtful country rock.”
Beech Sloth - Skopemagazine
“With this diversely rich album, Troy Lindsey brings alive so many emotions in his listeners”
Sarang - Musicperk.com
“The Many Seasons and Stories of Cold Emotion
Troy Lindsey’s Cold Emotion is spun from a tapestry of tunes woven from Americana, rock and country – and features top-notch Nashville Pros.”
Indie Islands - musicsubmit
““End of it All” finds Troy Lindsey creating a track that feels as if it could have been created by Eric Clapton. The track has the same laidback feel as Clapton’s track “Tears in Heaven”.”
Matheson Kamin - Reviewyou
“Local singer goes global on new album”
Kelly Scott - Wenatchee World
“Cold Emotion is an album rich in sound and rich in meaning. Inviting the songs are comfortable pieces full of soul. Lyrically Troy Lindsey & Bosaya opt for the narrative for these pieces weaving them together to give a composite on a person’s life. Details are of the utmost importance: from organ swells to the strong rhythm section, everything neatly syncs together. Of course the true heart comes from the well-worn yet empathetic vocals.”
Beach Sloth - Skope
“The track, “No Purpose in Time,” features a female vocalist. Her appearance is quite a jolt after having grown used to Lindsey’s voice, which is as rugged and manly as a truck stop fistfight”
Ray Cavanaugh - Music Industry News Network
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In this day of manufactured hits seemingly centered on how outrageous a musician or group of musicians can act, rather than true talent, it’s a clean breath of fresh air to hear authentic music, rather than the histrionically psychotic crap that passes for music, which in today’s music world is often the kiss of death, it seems
Read more: http://blogcritics.org/music/article/music-review-troy-lindsey-ride-across/#ixzz1RFNHtSL3”
Lou Novacheck - Blog Critics
“Troy Lindsey Releases Ride Across The Sun
Troy Lindsey embodies the spirit of a traveler. Troy has seen the world numerous times over and the current state of the world is the topic for much of his latest release – Ride Across The Sun.”
prweb - PRWeb
“Troy Lindsey is the epitome of a rolling stone, or perhaps a wandering prophet. As a helicopter mechanic, he travels around the world training people and servicing machines. He has seen a lot of the world, and the bent shape its in, and his soulful response is what drives his music”
David Van Minnen - The Jeonju Hub
“Troy Lindsey may be a solo artist, but he doesn’t work alone. His two full-length albums make use of musicians throughout the Wenatchee Valley, including family members. The most recent, “Ride Across the Sun,” gets its official release party Friday at Caffé Mela.”
Abby Holmes - Wenatchee World
“Upset over a world that wronged him one too many times, Troy Lindsey begins his bumpy Ride Across the Sun in a foul mood. Luckily, as is so often the case, a good woman can make all the difference.”
Nick DeRiso - Cd Review
“This is a radio interview with Isaac at Koho Radio station in Leavenworth Wa”
Isaac Kaplan-Woolner - Koho Arts Corner
“Troy's sound is getting edgier, crisper. Kristen's voice is much more than just an added feature. Definitely leaves you wanting to hear more. Looking forward to the new album!”
David Van Minnen - Jeonju Hub
“His entire studio fit on the coffee table! A laptop, a high-end USB audio input device, headphones, and a microphone.”
The Jeonju Hub
“This is an interview with Koho radio on CD release”
Isaac - Koho
“Here is an article related to the Battle of the Bards”
Jefferson Robbins - Wenatchee World
