Dr. Something
Contact: Alison Dennis
drsomethingmusic “at” gmail.com
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“[A]n indie bedroom/garage recording project that has the bombast and sentimentality of musical theater, but also the deliberate lyrical strangeness and unsettling vibe of art rock.” – Matthew Perpetua on Fluxblog
“Alison Dennis manages to make keys, clarinet, drums and vocals sound like a raucous orchestra in full swagger. Her theatrical bent and mastery of the counterpoint prove both innovative and playful and really, really shouldn’t be glossed over.” – Jacob An Kittenplan on Cassette Gods
“Atmospheric in every sense of the word, Dr. Something’s minimalist chamber folk pop takes on strange artistic sensibilities with aural novelty mixed with a slight cat-crazy Tumblr aesthetic.” – The Deli Portland
“The inventiveness of the composition and arrangements delights on every track.” – Matt Dinaro of Rock and Roll Portland
“Undeniably creative, turning life and relationship lemons into delicious Lemon Drop sweetness with imagery and careful lyrics. ” – Kelly Jones of Portland Notes
Music:
Dr. Something’s music is available on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon.
Bio:
Dr. Something is the project of songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Alison Dennis, who has been recording and performing music in Portland for over a decade. She utilizes piano, synth, woodwinds and guitar to create engagingly melodic chamber pop that blurs the line between comedy and earnestness. Filling out the band’s sound are dynamic drummer Michael Wilding, intrepid bass guitarist Jacob Anderson and, on special occasions, the back-up singing, go-go dancing sensations Amy Baxter, Erika Garlock and Christie Welsh. Alison, Michael and Jacob also play in the psych rock band All I Feel Is Yes. RIYL: Nellie McKay, John Grant, Belle & Sebastian, The Zombies
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