You know how sometimes people sound familiar, while also sound original and fresh? I'd say Wil Deynes is like that. Put Ben Folds, Dashboard Confessionals and Keane in a blender, hit the switch and the sound you hear will be Deynes. -www.scrink.com
With a recent feature in BLENDER MAGAZINE and NPR's open mic, things seem to be looking up. His songs have a pop sensibility that appeal to all ages, a timeless sound that is gaining Wil a steady following on the east coast.
Fans are surprised to find out that he didn't lay out big bucks on his debut EP, Stay. (Actually, he recorded it in his hallway.) A Mac tech by day, Do it Yourself(DIY) is something he lives by. He has managed to promote himself throughout myspace.com, facebook.com and garageband.com gaining fans by the thousands. On myspace alone, he has achieved over 300,000 plays in over six months, won numerous awards on garageband.com: such as best love song for his track 'STAY', as well as featured as track of the Day and best male vocals for his track 'Say Goodbye'
Wil is influenced by by a variety of singers and songwriters. His record collection includes everything from Sinatra through the 80s to today's Top 40. Wil is always listening for inspiration—whether it's to people talking on the subway, arguing and laughing on the streets of his Bronx neighborhood, or by just checking out other NYC artists.
Wil's songs have also been played on MyNetwork TV's Desire, Wicked Wicked Games and Secret Obsessions, Maxim Online's Anna De La Garza Video Shoot. His songs "Stay" and "Super Wonderful" charted in the top 10 on American Idol Underground.
Wil is also becoming a favorite on the pod safe music network getting spins on the godfather of podcasting, Adam Curry's Daily Source Code and also The Jersey Todd show.
With a recent feature in BLENDER MAGAZINE and NPR's open mic, things seem to be looking up. His songs have a pop sensibility that appeal to all ages, a timeless sound that is gaining Wil a steady following on the east coast.
Fans are surprised to find out that he didn't lay out big bucks on his debut EP, Stay. (Actually, he recorded it in his hallway.) A Mac tech by day, Do it Yourself(DIY) is something he lives by. He has managed to promote himself throughout myspace.com, facebook.com and garageband.com gaining fans by the thousands. On myspace alone, he has achieved over 300,000 plays in over six months, won numerous awards on garageband.com: such as best love song for his track 'STAY', as well as featured as track of the Day and best male vocals for his track 'Say Goodbye'
Wil is influenced by by a variety of singers and songwriters. His record collection includes everything from Sinatra through the 80s to today's Top 40. Wil is always listening for inspiration—whether it's to people talking on the subway, arguing and laughing on the streets of his Bronx neighborhood, or by just checking out other NYC artists.
Wil's songs have also been played on MyNetwork TV's Desire, Wicked Wicked Games and Secret Obsessions, Maxim Online's Anna De La Garza Video Shoot. His songs "Stay" and "Super Wonderful" charted in the top 10 on American Idol Underground.
Wil is also becoming a favorite on the pod safe music network getting spins on the godfather of podcasting, Adam Curry's Daily Source Code and also The Jersey Todd show.
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Song Lyrics For
Nervous
Written by: Wil Deynes
Verse Ever have a moment and pause Have to think twice about everything? So long to sanity I need, I need sometime so I’m walking, walking I don’t need to find an answer; I just need to get a hold of myself
Do you know what it’s like to Feel so lost inside and not know why Felt so right when I met you Now everything feels so wrong I don’t know how to handle this
Chorus I’m going crazy, thinking about this It’s on my mind I feel so nervous, this feeling I need some time
Verse Remember when we used to laugh when we talked All the time, always thought everything would be ok That was a day long time ago Do you remember, the day we fell in love Now I’m feeling so empty, you used to be my best friend.
...wdeynes' Achievements
May 2008 CMJ
May 2008 Christian / Spiritual
April 2008 Contemporary
March 2008 Pop
February 2008 Pop
January 2008 Pop
December 2007 Pop
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I really like your songs.
Good luck and bless you.
TEK
Best,
Cindy D'Adamo
Manager/Reality Addiction
Jensen
wishing u the best from california
THANKS FOR THE FRIENDSHIP.
LOVE YOUR TUNES, ESPECIALLY "SUPER WONDERFUL"!!!!
THAT´S A HIT BRO. I VOTED FOR THAT IN THE MARCH FINALS, WAS SAD TO NOT SEE IT WIN.
GOOD LUCK TO YOU.
OMM
Lets get ya to #1! Have a great week! Stay LOUD All the best, Dave Pep.
CONGRADULATIONS
YES
monica