Debra Arlyn, an emerging piano-pop singer/songwriter, has defined her sound by producing her new album "Complicated Mess". While being compared to Kelly Clarkson and Christina Aguilera, Arlyn maintains originality by blending classic songwriting (i.e. Carol King) with contemporary arrangements that move the listener beyond cookie-cutter pop. Just as Kelly Clarkson distanced herself from American Idol, Arlyn has distanced herself from being the 2003 Oregon Idol.
"Complicated Mess" captures the essence of a young woman growing up. Songs talk about transitions; dealing with life, changes in relationships and the struggle of following dreams. It doesn't follow the cliché of a dark, melancholy singer/songwriter or a giddy optimistic teen. Rather it reflects a depth and understanding of the human experience with a healthy dose of bitter sweetness. An example is "Why Can't We Start Over?" This song also shows off Arlyn's self taught piano style, and was featured on the WB TV show "Related".
Since signing with Homeslice Music, Arlyn released her debut album, "Thinking Out Loud" (produced by Epic artist Justin King), was featured in Billboard, and named one of the "Hot 100 Artists" by LA's Music Connection Magazine. She has performed at the Hotel Café in LA, the Knitting Factory, NARM in San Diego, NEMO in Boston, and shared bills with Portland stars Geoff Byrd & Scott Fisher.
Don't discount Arlyn because of her polished blonde appearance and her natural good looks. Declared by the industry as "The girl with the incredible voice", it's clear this girl can really sing. By writing, performing and producing "Complicated Mess", Debra Arlyn proves she has the talent and soulfulness of a true artist.
