"Aster Pheonyx is a rockstar"- Alex Biase, Metromix magazine, Jersey Shore (2011).
The Aster Pheonyx Project, a rock/alternative duo hailing from New Jersey is comprised of Aster Pheonyx on vocals and rhythm guitar, and Carolyn Marosy on lead guitar. Aster, greatly influenced by Ani Difranco and Beth Hart, fills her songwriting with powerful, emotional lyrics and dynamic vocal delivery. Aster's tight, rhythmic acoustic guitar is the driving force behind her songs. The songs are filled with angst, struggle, pain and redemption. The other half of the APP is Carolyn Marosy, a lead guitarist widely influenced by the power and wall of sound created in rock and roll. Carolyn brings out everything from subtle nuances to a haunting backdrop, to a power punch in each song on her trusted Les Paul or Gibson acoustic guitar. Ranging from chunky rhythms and biting leads, to violin-bow on electric guitar, Carolyn has been classified as a 'guitar tour-de-force'. Together, the Aster Pheonyx Project has created a sound that is unique in character and has the listener humming the songs long after the music stops. Live, the Aster Pheonyx Project brings out every ounce of the raw energy found in their music. With a passionate delivery and uncompromising edge, Aster knows how to keep her connection with the audience. Playing live is 'home' for the APP, and they have been gaining a following since the release of the their debut CD in April, 2011, "Blizzards and Broken Hearts". They have been invited to open up for artists such as Antigone Rising and Melissa Ferrick, and were also invited to perform for NJ Pride in Asbury Park in June, 2011. The Aster Pheonyx Project kicked off 2012 opening for Beth Hart in Philadelphia. They are looking forward to supporting Dana Fuchs on March 9 at Mexicali Blues in NJ. Every show is a testament that the APP is gaining fans and breaking new ground across the music scene. For more info, search: youtube, cdbaby, reverbnation, ourstage, myspace, and facebook.
Prior to forming the APP, Aster Pheonyx had a successful start as a solo artist.
Nominated for The Asbury Music Awards 2007:
Best Female Acoustic Act
Nominated for The Asbury Music Awards 2008:
Best Female Acoustic Act
Best Female Vocalist
"5 Asbury Park Music Assoc. award nominees proved themselves more than worthy of their nominations. The surprise was Aster Pheonyx a 20 year old tattooed billboard last up everybody thought was just there for the ride who blew everyone away. Sang, played, and wrote her compelling songs with lines and hooks that would pull in Moby Dick. Gonna be hard to top."
-www.AMUF.org
Aster Pheonyx has very soothing voice and lyrics that give you a view into her life and personal experiences. She has a similar sound to Cat Power and Patti Griffin. Keep an eye on the Pheonyx as she is sure to be a success.
- James Moody
Full Throttle Productions
