Jess Pillmore’s original brand of Folktronica is crystallized in the eagerly awaited release, Reveal. Following Slightly Skewed, Jess’ well received sophomore album, Reveal pairs music industry hard hitters Matt Chamberlain (Tori Amos, Fiona Apple, David Bowie) and Viktor Krauss (Lyle Lovett, Bill Frisell) with a songwriter who has been called “striking and daring…lyrically and literally” (KGPR 89.9 FM). Jess lets you in on a personal journey so vivid you blend her past with your own. Breaking personal and musical boundaries, “Reveal is a distinctive record made all the more interesting by its biting observations.” (Nashville Scene)

Insightful and intelligent lyrics “with rapid fire phrasing... not commonplace in the least” (Guitargirls.com). Strong driving melodies, “funky rhythms... complex subtle instrumentation” (Kweevak.com). A power house voice that “rip up any stage” (Splendid e-zine) with “dark chords, throaty vocals and the kind of lyrics that come from lots of philosophical pondering and very little reality-TV watching.” (Mountain Xpress)

“A cross between the best of '60s folk and '80s punk rock” (Folio Weekly), Jess’ music dances on the line between Joni Mitchell and Annie Lennox with the sassy presence of Cyndi Lauper. “There is a playfulness that tugs at the edge of her voice that projects her expression musically and facially”. (1340mag.com) It makes the connection and leaves with you, to turn in your head days after you have seen her. Pillmore’s sound is suspenseful and foreshadowing, keeping you on the edge of your seat.” (Encore)

Reveal's release is backed by a strong musical team: nationally distributed by Nail Distribution, a strong CMJ college radio campaign with Planetary Group and national publicity by Coin Publicity.

Jess has been touring the East & West Coast for over 4 years promoting her indie releases. Recently, Jess was picked to perform at the Rockrgrl conference in Seattle this November.

FACTOIDS FUN & FUNKY -

~ Critics Pick for Nashville Scene '05
~ ""Reveal"" Top 40 albums played WVIA (Wiliamsport, PA)
~ Heavy rotation on WNCW (Charlotte & Asheville, NC)
~ Voted ""Best Folk Rock Diva"" The Independent ’03
~ ""Slightly Skewed"" release Critics Choice Time Out NY
~ Featured Album - Kweevak.com '02
~ Performing Indiegrrl member
~ “I Feel It...” @ Garageband.com
#16 Best Programming Folk/Rock
#32 ranking Pop/Rock
~ Co-Owner of Road Worm Music label
~ Nat’l airplay over 400 Public stations
~ Featured Artist - “Women on Air”
~ Featured Artist - Women on MP3.com
~ Future Star - Radio Crystal Blue
~ Underground Folk Series Artist- Greenville, SC
~ Cat’s Cradle Songwriter’s Finalist '03
~ Carrboro Music Festival Performer
~ Off-Broadway Choreographer (‘98-99)
~ Teaching Artist reaching 2,500+ students
~ 1999 National Best Female Actor/Combatant
~ 2000 Founder’s Award in Unarmed (SAFD)
~ “City Girl!” Best Musical - Minneapolis Fringe Festival - director/choreographer

Discography
Singer/Songwriter Releases:
Reveal (2005)
Slightly Skewed (2002)
PROMO (2001)

As A Producer:
Speak True (2005) - Ron Morris

Featured Vocalist:
Look In/Look Out (2005) - Bill Pillmore
Ghosts of Eden (2004) - Mark Williams
Speak True (2004) - Ron Morris

Compliations -
Lujo Records 2005 sampler

	Desperate Dreams The birth of "folktronica" for artist, Jess Pillmore, and producer, Dan Phelps. A single off the new cd "Reveal".		Alternative Pop Rock
	Open My Mouth Soul searching on a vast desert... haunting vocals, gorgeously minimal soundscape.		Alternative Pop Rock

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