Shayne Holland

THE TRUTH, THE SOUL translated into music that easily finds its way into affecting others. Shayne Holland is the man behind the music that does just that. Taking his experiences and feelings, he has created fresh, upbeat, introspective pop music that is mainstream but far from predictable. Weaving warm rhythms with bright tempos, Shayne creates a sound that crosses adult contemporary with modern poprock- categories aside, Shayne simply writes lyrics that certainly connects with everyone and sticks in your head at the same time.

In 1998 Shayne released his debut recording "Satellite" followed by 2001's four song CD "Rain". His first full length "Unconditional" released in the Spring of 2003 featured such hits as "Carry Me Home" and the heartfelt, title track "Unconditional" which received heavy airplay on AAA and College radio charting at number 20 on the CMJ top 200 that year. Shayne was also a featured performer at the Marblehead festival of Arts in Massachusetts in support of "Unconditional" and winner of best rock ballad, "Unconditional", in the Falmouth Arts association.

Shayne has just released his brand new full length album "The Future Is A Cartoon World" which paints multi-layered strokes of pop-rock music in the bright, hook-laden opening track "The Future Is A Cartoon World" to the hopeful ballad "Don't Close Your Eyes"; from the dance beat infused rocker "Big Bang" to the captivating, heartening and anthemic "Sisters and Brothers".

In addition to Shayne's impassioned song writing and performance, he has assembled some of the best musicians in the industry to record this array of spirited songs on "The Future Is A Cartoon World"; they include: Dave Mattacks on drums who's recording and session work includes such legends as Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Jimmy Page, Elton John, XTC, Brian Eno and Jethro Tull; Brad Hallen on bass who's played for Aimee Mann, Susan Tedeschi, Ministry and Mike Welch; and Milt Reder on guitars who has played for Bo Diddley, Susan Tedeschi and Robin Lane and his band Four Piece Suit has received airplay on HBO and Showtime.

Shayne is touring the East Coast in promotion of "The Future Is A Cartoon World" and has already written and started the recording sessions for his next full length release.