Paradiddles, Plectrums and Posers

OTTO'S DAUGHTER

'Electro pop-metal, a fusion of disco and metal, electronica and rock.' This band from North Hollywood, California, are lead by German born singer/songwriter Jacqueline van Bierk. A very strong singer, her voice is somewhat reminiscent on the track 'BeautyFool' of Debbie Harry (which is no bad thing).

Strong (BeautyFool) + in yer face attitude (Monsters) = great stuff!

Edgy + exciting = Otto's Daughter.

You can hear several of their tracks on their Facebook page, including 'Monsters'. Below is the wonderful 'Losing You' and you'll find 'BeautyFool' on the Jukebox USA page.

Photo: Eric Ericson

CORY JOSEPH CLARK

The super talented Cory Joseph Clark, from California, was the singer/guitarist with Sleepless Me (featured on the 'posthumous' band page - you can also hear a track of theirs on this page).

He is now a member of 2 bands: Aeges who Cory informs me are " heavy, post-hardcore, grungy type of band" and the "more mellow" indie rock band Dorothea.

I love Cory's voice and his songwriting. I do prefer him in rockier mode, such as Throwing Stones which I love (featured on the Jukebox), rather than when he's bluesy like 'Don't Let Em Get To You' ... but I like his voice so much he could sing the phone book as far as I'm concerned.

You can hear/download his solo mini album on his website or from Bandcamp.

Below you'll find links to Cory's solo pages/website and also his two bands Aeges and Dorothea.