fronzarp
The strange machine which is Fronz Arp grinds like a tattered, angry little hurdy gurdy. Dramatic see-sawing melodies and his trademark soaring voice, sometimes angular and abrasive with blasts of vaudevillian ukulele and strings, sometimes soft fragile and heartfelt, Fronz Arp is a quirky and diverse songwriter who's work has been compared to weird-pop wonders, such as David Bowie, Tom Waits, Muse and Kate Bush. The self-producing artist explores the strength of a DIY approach to music with a clear personal vision and bird-finger flipped at the traditionally well-trodden main-stream production values.
“...stop-start closer Love Is A Cruel Machine is a better cabaret tune than, say, anything by The Dresden Dolls" Rave Magazine
“...songs full of drama and action, designed to get pulses racing and yet still sounding both intricate and adventurous” Rave Magazine
"Fronz Arp is not afraid to be adventurous" Traxx Radio
After a prolific 2012, in which he wrote, produced (in his home studio), created artwork for and released a new single every 2 weeks throughout the year, Fronz Arp has released 12 of the resulting 27 songs on his latest album FRONZ ARP IS A TINY CROOKED ORCHESTRA
The 2012 project saw Arp pushing the boundaries of his technical and creative skills to get the most out of his limited time and equipment. Not only that, he found himself exploring and battling with the limitations of current social media and digital release mediums that are, despite the appearance of flexibility and progress, most prominently still geared toward the traditional album or EP release scenario. The project evolved until the 27th and final track was finally released in the last week of December, 2012.
The project concept as a whole, as well as the singles themselves, garnered significant interest and praise from online press and radio across the globe:
"It’s easy to figure out where the David Bowie comparisons come from after hearing just a few notes from Fronz Arp. The poppy sound and catchy beats certainly bring to mind one of Britain’s finest" - The Indie Mine (Apr 01, 2013)
"These guys are weird. I think I'm in love" - Hoss the Boss
Off the back of a successful year, the Australian songwriter has relocated to New York to continue writing and searching for new inspiration and avenues to create
fronzarp
The strange machine which is Fronz Arp grinds like a tattered, angry little hurdy gurdy. Dramatic see-sawing melodies and his trademark soaring voice, sometimes angular and abrasive with blasts of vaudevillian ukulele and strings, sometimes soft fragile and heartfelt, Fronz Arp is a quirky and diverse songwriter who's work has been compared to weird-pop wonders, such as David Bowie, Tom Waits, Muse and Kate Bush. The self-producing artist explores the strength of a DIY approach to music with a clear personal vision and bird-finger flipped at the traditionally well-trodden main-stream production values.
“...stop-start closer Love Is A Cruel Machine is a better cabaret tune than, say, anything by The Dresden Dolls" Rave Magazine
“...songs full of drama and action, designed to get pulses racing and yet still sounding both intricate and adventurous” Rave Magazine
"Fronz Arp is not afraid to be adventurous" Traxx Radio
After a prolific 2012, in which he wrote, produced (in his home studio), created artwork for and released a new single every 2 weeks throughout the year, Fronz Arp has released 12 of the resulting 27 songs on his latest album FRONZ ARP IS A TINY CROOKED ORCHESTRA
The 2012 project saw Arp pushing the boundaries of his technical and creative skills to get the most out of his limited time and equipment. Not only that, he found himself exploring and battling with the limitations of current social media and digital release mediums that are, despite the appearance of flexibility and progress, most prominently still geared toward the traditional album or EP release scenario. The project evolved until the 27th and final track was finally released in the last week of December, 2012.
The project concept as a whole, as well as the singles themselves, garnered significant interest and praise from online press and radio across the globe:
"It’s easy to figure out where the David Bowie comparisons come from after hearing just a few notes from Fronz Arp. The poppy sound and catchy beats certainly bring to mind one of Britain’s finest" - The Indie Mine (Apr 01, 2013)
"These guys are weird. I think I'm in love" - Hoss the Boss
Off the back of a successful year, the Australian songwriter has relocated to New York to continue writing and searching for new inspiration and avenues to create