Sunshine State is an indie band based in Toronto, Canada. Sunshine State started as musical therapy for vocalist Aleza in the beginning, and it became one of the popular indie bands that is well know for their warm signature guitar sound and realistic lyrics based on the stories of ordinary people. Most of their music is created by a guitarist/producer James Bryan and Aleza made these music much colorful by putting beautiful lyrics on it. Sunshine State was influenced by wide range of genre from Bossa Nova to New Order.
Sunshine state is well know for its light and cozy acoustic sound with a Aleza’s crystal clear vocal tone. Their acoustic sound and catchy hook usually tells about a single young woman’s, who are looking for love, in urban city. A vocalist Aleza has unique vocal style, which is usually compared to Feist, Blossom Dearie, and Amy Winehouse. One of the top guitarists in Canada, James, was already an established artist who earned awards as a producer/songwriter; he worked with worldwide famous artists such as Nelly Furtado, Philosopher Kings, Fefe Dobson, and Divine Brown and reached million of albums sold.
Sunshine State released their self-titled debut album in 2007. James’ soulful and colorful sound of acoustic guitar and Aleza’s unique and clear voice made a beautiful harmony. Beside Aleza and James, a few friends of them participated this album; one of the top bassists in Canada, Marc Rogers, added a low and warm bass to songs with his fully developed skill. Percussionists Dave Gouveia and Daniel Stone played funky Latin style rhythm, and a drummer, David Direnzo played rhythmical drum on a track. A Producer/Mixer James Bryan added a feeling of organic sound by programming drums, and made this album fully developed as a combination of old and new.
These are top tracks of Sunshine State, which are most frequently played by music fans.
Day Job – This song is for every nine-to-fiver over the world. Aleza’s sweet and light vocal tone and the lyric, which every nine-to-fiver can relate to, made a beautiful combination.
Drug Dealer (A Love Song) – This song tells you a bittersweet love story of woman dating a guy who is a drug dealer.
Booty Call – Have you ever fall in love with a man whom you thought was just a friend? This is a almost-love story of a woman who had a one night with high school old friend. In the song, she is wondering if he loves her or not after the night she spent with him.
Thank You (for Leaving) – If you broke up with a guy who was not worth your love. This is the song you were looking for.
Sunshine State released their self-titled debut album in 2007. James’ soulful and colorful sound of acoustic guitar and Aleza’s unique and clear voice made a beautiful harmony. Beside Aleza and James, a few friends of them participated this album; one of the top bassists in Canada, Marc Rogers, added a low and warm bass to songs with his fully developed skill. Percussionists Dave Gouveia and Daniel Stone played funky Latin style rhythm, and a drummer, David Direnzo played rhythmical drum on a track. A Producer/Mixer James Bryan added a feeling of organic sound by programming drums, and made this album fully developed as a combination of old and new.