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stephanie schneiderman
Trying to pin down Stephanie Schneiderman to any one genre, talent or discipline is next to impossible. One thing is clear however- whether recording one of her 9 solo albums playing drums for Swan Sovereign (formerly Dirty Martini), stepping on stage in the musical the Full Monty, producing a wildly successful humanitarian concert series for refugees in northern Uganda, or penning a musical about human trafficking, Schneiderman is hands down one of the most diverse artists the Pacific Northwest has to offer.
Her new album Crossfire, available for download on Bandcamp, combines her past sonic explorations—folk, americana, trip hop, and pop—into a beautifully dark and deeply introspective recording that is as lush as it is intimate. It is a self released labor of love that celebrates her community, maiden voyage as self-producer, and is possibly her most compelling collection of songs to date.
Stephanie’s new single, Gaslight, seamlessly melds folk, chamber music, and soul – into a textured, impassioned pop anthem. Recorded and co-produced with John Askew, the song speaks to her personal experience of navigating a male dominated industry, as well as the unnerving political backdrop of our times. Written on piano, the track centers around Stephanie’s voice – bright, fluid, emotional and raw with soulful backing vocals from Tarshene Watkins and Jeannie Wiggins, her bandmates from Motown funk supergroup Body and Soul. Adding melodic indie-rock prowess is her acoustic quartet featuring Jenny Conlee (Decemberists) on accordion, Keith Brush on upright bass and Ji Tanzer (Blue Cranes) on drums and percussion plus a stunning woodwind and horn arrangement by world renowned composer Kelly Pratt (Arcade Fire, Coldplay).
“Sensational songwriting and musicianship, an artistic release unlike no other right now.” – Stereo Stickman