Biography

Tony Brown is a singer/songwriter of a different ilk. With influences ranging from classic soul to the Pixies, Brown references all those disparate styles and moods at one time or another to create something completely original. The Black Art is the second independent release from Brown who enlists the help of Grammy winner Malcolm Burn as the record’s producer.

The Black Art
Born out of frustration with categorization of music, image based constraints on artists, and the status quo, The Black Art is dedicated to the long forgotten originators of much of today’s popular music. The title also hints back to a time when rock music was considered “the devil’s music.” The record was recorded and mixed over three weeks at Malcolm Burn’s upstate New York studio. Burn suggested enlisting the talents of legendary keyboardist and neighbor John Medeski, who appears on five of the CDs ten tracks. The CD also features guest vocals from up and coming songstress Danielle Ponder. The album is an amalgamation of genres and emotions. From the simmering soul of the title track to the juke joint meets garage rock, face-ripper-offer of a closing track titled “Testify.”

Punk Saves The World
The first single is both upbeat and laid back at the same time. It’s a nostalgic look back at the song that kept you in the car until it ended.

Personal Note

Thank you very much for taking time to check these tracks out and for supporting independent music. I am available for phoners and hope to be out your way to meet you in person this coming spring and summer. Thanks again!

Tony