New York, NY (Top40 Charts/ MPRESS RECORDS) USA TODAY: "Singer with an exquisite tenor echoes
Bruce Springsteen and Billy Joel"
iTUNES Editorial: "AN ADEPT SONG CRAFTSMAN AND AN ELEGANTLY EMOTIONAL VOCALIST....HARKENING BACK TO URBAN POP/ROCK TRADITION OF BILLY JOEL" - "LOVINGLY RENDERED CHARACTER SKETCHES...
FOX-TV, Huffington Post, More, as Seth Glier Continues to Earn Raves for New CD; 22-Year Old Phenom Signs with Booking Agent Fleming Artists
With national outlets USA TODAY and iTUNES Editorial, Huffington Post and FOX-TV weighing in on Seth Glier, and M MUSIC AND MUSICIANS MAGAZINE planning coverage for their next issue, it's clear the singer's sophomore CD, 'The Next Right Thing', has emerged as a defining moment in the burgeoning career of the 22-year old phenom.
In a USA TODAY print edition 'Listen Up Music Pick', critic Brian Mansfield chose Glier's hit single 'Lauralee' for his weekly 'PLAYLIST', praising: "Singer with an exquisite tenor echoes Bruce Springsteen and Billy Joel in the piano pop of 'The Next Right Thing'." 2/22/11https://www.usatoday.com/life/music/reviews/2011-02-21-theplaylist22_ST_N.htm
iTunes Editorial Review
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-next-right-thing/id405285866
A ringing note of idealism runs through the tunes on Seth Glier's sophomore album The Next Right Thing. The 21-year-old Bostonian distinguishes himself both as an adept song craftsman and an elegantly emotional vocalist in these tracks, harkening back to the urban pop/rock tradition of Billy Joel and early Springsteen. Usually singing in the silvery upper end of his range, Glier is an unabashed romantic, as tender numbers like "Walk Katie Home," "Lauralee" and "Soul, Skin & Bones" make clear. A strong sense of social conscience comes through explicitly in the title track and indirectly in "First" and "I Don't Need You." Glier alternates his personal testimonies with lovingly rendered character sketches like "What the Others Have Done" and "No Place to Land." The album's production relies on sparse piano and acoustic guitar lines, with occasional strings and saxophone added for color. Overall, Glier pulls off the neat trick of coming across as sensitive without seeming cloying or wimpy. Beneath its wistful surface, there's a strength of conviction to The Next Right Thing that sustains it.
In a further indication of upward trajectory, Glier has just signed with concert bookers Fleming Artists, joining an impressive roster that includes such acts as Ani DiFranco, Colin Hay, Toad the Wet Sprocket, Ellis Paul, Judy Collins, The Paper Raincoat, Grant Lee Buffalo, and more. Expect new tour dates to be announced soon.
Other notable press coverage has described Glier's 1/11/11 MPress Records release as "beautiful; brilliant; breathtaking." With his soaring falsetto and sensitive songwriting, Glier delivers songs that are "as complex and suggestive as the best of the poets." Listen to a streaming sampler, here: https://www.sethcohenpr.com/player/sethglier2011/
More press for Seth Glier in recent weeks:
THE HUFFINGTON POST, via PHIL RAMONE'S column! 2/25/11
Album preview and 30 sec clip of "The Next Right Thing" is included on Dog Ears Music: Volume 164 of the Huffington Post, by Phil Ramone and Danielle Evin: https://www.huffingtonpost.com/phil-ramone-and-danielle-evin/dog-ears-music-volume-164_b_828187.html
WGN/THE CW TV - live performance of 'Lauralee' with Glenbrook South High School Singers!
https://www.wgntv.com/news/liveperformances/wgntv-music-lounge-seth-glier,0,536339.story
Fox 6 News at Noon - Birmingham, AL
Live performance and interview:
https://www.myfoxal.com/global/category.asp?c=195956&clipId=5589357&autostart=true
THE DELI MAGAZINE - NYC
Interview feature about Seth Glier's visits to local hospitals in tour cities.
https://nyc.thedelimagazine.com/4572/seth-glier-gives-all-he-can-through-his-music
Seth Glier Gives All He Can Through His Music by Michelle McManmon
The sweet sound of 'Lauralee' wafts down a hospital hallway. The rooms are filled with sick and dying patients. A young man with an incredible range sings sweetly to a child who has a few weeks to live. This will be her first and last live concert. Perhaps this is a strange place to hear live music, but 22 year old singer/songwriter Seth Glier plays at AIDS clinics, Children's and VA hospitals, through a program called Musicians on Call. He began this work while touring because he is 'bringing music to people who need it the most.'
Currently touring to promote recently released "The Next Right Thing" in his Prius with his guitar player Ryan Hommel, Glier explains the two met at a blues bar when they were a mere 14 years old. Together they share a love of music with soul or 'storytelling pop' tunes. The two marked 250 shows in 2010, and this year should be even greater in numbers. Music videos for 'Lauralee' and 'Walk Katie Home' will be out in March.
Glier's love of music manifested itself when, suffering massive injuries in ice hockey, but still wanting to be a part of the team, he began to sing the National Anthem before games. He soon became the local celebrity singing at local and then National Hockey games. This was only the initial spark that lit his musical fire.
Writing his first song on 9/11, Glier implemented a 'rap breakdown' as he was listening to Linkin Park and Chumbawumba at the time. On his birthday, his Dad gave him Janet Jackson's Velvet Rope and Joni Mitchell's Blue, the latter of which changed his musical tastes forever. Soon after he realized he could sneak off during study hall in school to play the piano they had in the auditorium. Though his behavior got him expelled at one point, it didn't keep him away from writing songs on the piano.
Performing his music is a way that Glier feels he is able to give to people. When he is off the road, his autistic brother influences him in a profound way. "When I'm at home, I get him up in the morning, make sure he's showered, fed, medicated, and it's funny, when you have a relationship like that with someone, words aren't necessary. Your bond is unspoken. I feel that bond when I'm on stage too."
Inspiration found his way into Glier's life at the Berklee School of Music through musician/teacher Livingston Taylor (James Taylor's brother). Though the two met on campus, they play gigs together and Glier insists that is where the real lessons occur. Taylor has taught him everything he knows about editing songs, performing live, and his relationship with the audience. Glier doesn't subscribe to some of the taught philosophies, such as reading the stock market to gage the moods people will be in, but he appreciates all of the lessons received and incorporates them with his own style into his performances.
Berklee was "an overpriced paint by numbers" experience and he left there knowing 'who [he] wasn't". Learning chords and doing things the 'American Idol way' wasn't working for him. Glier was restless at college and the school of life was pulling him to become his own person 'Berklee was like a fork or utensil while the meal was life."
The buzz about Glier becoming 'the next best thing' in music doesn't affect him in the slightest. When people come up to him after shows and say 'someday we'll say we knew you when...' he tends to brush it off and wisely responds 'or you could just know me now." He claims that his amazing parents and intimate circle of friends wouldn't allow him to become anyone more than just who he is now. "Everything I try to do is from the heart and not from the head".
Seth Glier gives far more to people than just his musical talents. He believes in being happy with what he has and enjoys where he is at these days. Working constantly in order to get his music out into the world and sharing his joy and talents with others is what gives his music meaning.
PLANET WEEKLY writer Jerry W Henry says that many people told him about Seth Glier after his FOX TV appearance, so he requested a CD and was not disappointed:
https://www.theplanetweekly.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1942&Itemid=48
Several told me about Seth Glier after he appeared on Birminghams's Fox 6 morning show. I asked for a copy of his release for review. I was not disappointed. Singer/songwriter Seth Glier's The Next Right Thing (MPress Records), is very well crafted songs sung with a distinctive falsetto voice. Edwin McCain does back ground vocals on track 8, "I Don't Need You." McCain says of Glier, "If any of you are wondering what the future of music will look like, Seth is it." Livingston Taylor said, "The greatest pop songwriting since Billy Joel." This 21 year old Boston based singer/songwriter will return to Birmingham, February 21 at Moonlight On The Mountain. I will see you there.
ATLANTA MUSIC GUIDE - "voices that transcend gender in their beauty" - Read the CD review, here: https://www.atlantamusicguide.com/2011/02/21/cd-review-seth-glier-the-next-right-thing-playing-eddies-attic-february-22/
Glier's first single 'Lauralee' hit NUMBER ONE ClearChannel's 'NEW! Discover & Uncover' Chart - by far, the greatest response Glier has ever generated at radio. On iTUNES, the album debuted in their Top 100, and was featured in the 'New and Noteworthy' section of their Home page, two weeks in a row.
Major dailies such as The Boston Globe, Connecticut Post, Hartford Courant and Dallas Morning News have rallied around Glier's CD, as have FOX-TV and The CW Network/WGN-TV, who have invited Glier back for fresh performances. Regional papers, Alternative weeklies, web-based editorial outlets and more have supported Glier's release as well. Here is NO DEPRESSION's posting of a live video of Glier's 'Walk Katie Home': https://www.nodepression.com/video/seth-glier-walk-katie-home
As referenced in THE DELI feature, above, Glier manages to stay grounded by altruistic actions that would sound improbable if they weren't true: in nearly every city Glier visits while on tour, he spends his pre-show afternoons visiting HIV Shelters, VA Hospitals, and/or Children's Hospitals, going from room-to-room and performing for patients. It is this sense of greater purpose that places Glier in a rare spot among today's young pop stars - and his older brother might be one of the strongest reasons behind this philosophy of 'giving' - Glier's complex family relationships have long shaped his musical journey, with his brother considered to be his greatest influence. "My brother is autistic and non-verbal. I learned to communicate with words better once I realized how to communicate to someone without them."
Glier will perform at the official SXSW Party for MPressRecords (MPressFest SXSW 2011,) celebrating his involvement in our charity compilation New Arrivals: Volume 4 Artists for Homeless Youth. Seth's chart-topping "Lauralee" will be on the compilation. New Arrivals Volume 4, out on June 7, 2011 benefits The National Network for Youth, whose mission is to connect and champion the needs of runaway, homeless and other disconnected youth. This volume features an amazing lineup of artists including 2011 Grammy nominee Dave Eggar, American Idol Contestant Caleb Hawley, The Paper Raincoat, and Lucy Woodward. For more information, visit www.newarrivalscd.com .
WILDYSWORLD 5 Star Review
https://wildysworld.blogspot.com/2011/01/seth-glier-next-right-thing.html By Wildy Haskell - 1/2/2011
The Eagle Tribune
Is Seth Glier the 'Next Thing'?
By Alan Sculley, 1/6/11
https://www.eagletribune.com/lifestyle/x991598439/Is-Seth-Glier-the-Next-Thing
MARYLAND GAZETTE - Cover Story 1/6/11 by Nathan Oravec
Seth Glier is being touted as music's next big thing https://gazette.net/stories/01062011/entefre172126_32534.php
PHILLYBURBS - FRONT PAGE, Life Seth Glier Sculpts Truth Into Song By Naila Francis, 1/10/11
https://www.phillyburbs.com/news/news_details/article/182/2011/january/10/seth-glier-sculpts-truth-into-song.html
COURIER TIMES
For Seth Glier, music is an intimate communicator
By Naila Francis 1/2011
https://www.phillyburbs.com/news/local/courier_times/courier_times_news_details/article/2463/2011/january/10/for-seth-glier-music-is-an-intimate-communicator.html
The Hartford Courant
"A rising force on the folk scene..." 12/10 By Brian Lee
https://www.courant.com/entertainment/music/hc-mus-glier-1216-20101216,0,7404330.story
DIGBOSTON praises Seth Glier's "swoon-worthy pop-rock falsetto", and "Boston Brilliance".
DALLAS MORNING NEWS previews Glier's CD as "Melodic and folk-textured pop".
Shakefire.com - A+ CD review
https://shakefire.com/reviews/cd/seth-glier-the-next-right-thing
NY Folk Examiner - 5-star review
By Kerri Maniscalco 1/2011
https://www.examiner.com/folk-arts-in-new-york/starred-review-for-seth-glier-s-latest-album-the-next-right-thing-review
CULTUREMOB
By Michele Zipkin 1/6/2011
https://culturemob.com/blog/seth-glier-radio-interview-and-cd-release
Glier has expanded his 2011 U.S. Tour, with dates now confirmed through May - see updated itinerary, below. Glier recently performed two tracks from the new album during a tour appearance on FOX-TV: https://www.myfoxal.com/global/category.asp?c=195956&clipId=5302597&autostart=true
BLOGCRITICS - CD REVIEW
12/3/10, BY JACK GOODSTEIN
https://blogcritics.org/music/article/music-review-seth-glier-the-next/
Glier has earned consistent praise since the release of his MPress debut, 2009's 'The Trouble With People'. Critics have described him as having "the vocal prowess of a performer with a lifetime of singing experience" and as a "huge musical talent." College Music Journal (CMJ) described Glier's music as "perfect vocals paired with immense instrumental talent on piano..." The sophomore album draws inspiration from unlikely sources - from Michael J. Fox to organized religion, from a loved one's dementia, to witnessing a friend's shallow embrace of fame.
As for the focus track, "Lauralee," BLOGCRITICS describes the song as "an anthem about lost love which channels both Billy Joel and Bruce Springsteen...a tune with real pop hit potential." Watch Glier's video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTiZf2Vxzqo. Visit his YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/sethglier Fans may download the track for free, here: https://sethglier.com/files/topspin/TNRT_Lauralee_SC.html
Glier is an environmentalist and an altruist who uses his music to make a difference. His 'green' tour last year was a huge success, and featured Glier traveling from town-to-town in a hybrid vehicle, planting trees in each city he visited, promoting carpools for fans, selling merch made of organic materials, and more. As mentioned above, he is also an advocate of performing in Hospitals, Nursing Homes and Elementary Schools, frequently hosting special events including autism benefits & songwriting workshops, and more.
More about Seth Glier:
Singer-songwriter Glier's powerful, silky voice catches you off guard, like the first time you heard Simply Red's Mick Hucknall sing 'Holding Back The Years.' The prodigious 22-year old's diverse music showcases his soaring falsetto, as well as a Cat Stevens-esque style of hushed storytelling.
Boston-based Glier was raised on the music of James Taylor, Randy Newman & Joni Mitchell. In 2010 he was invited to perform with his idol James Taylor, and shared stages with such diverse artists as Edwin McCain, Mark Knopfler, The Verve Pipe and Livingston Taylor. Edwin McCain enjoyed Seth so much that he contributed backing vocals on "I Don't Need You" (THE NEXT RIGHT THING, 2011) and raved "If any of you are wondering what the future of music will look like, Seth is it." Since the release of MPRESS debut "The Trouble With People" in late 2009, singer-songwriter Seth Glier has learned a lot more about the impact of music on his community, his fans and himself. Coming into his own as writer & performer, Glier is making his name on the national scene, and has appeared as a mainstage artist at the Falcon Ridge Folk Festival and the Kerrville Folk Festival.
"The greatest pop songwriting since Billy Joel" - Livingston Taylor
"If Seth isn't destined for huge super stardom then no one is" - Livingston Taylor
"Seth is a great singer, great pianist and this record has the magic beans" - Stephen Kellogg
"Talent like Seth Glier's brings out the psychic in all of us.... He's gonna be huge." - Ellis Paul
"Seth Glier is a young writer who has already experienced many of life's travails. His musical exuberance shines through his compositions regardless of the subject matter. The songs are direct and catchy and his vocal delivery compels your attention. Seth is naturally effervescent and fearless and his gift will surely reach the wider audience it deserves." - Kevin Killen
Seth Glier On Tour
2011 - "The Next Right Thing Tour"
Mar 12th Rouse House Concert Houston, TX
Mar 14th Opening Bell Coffeehouse (w/ Rachael Sage) Dallas, TX
Mar 17th SXSW-Balcony TV @ Maggie Mae's Austin, TX
Mar 19th MPressFest SXSW 2011 @ Soho Lounge Austin, TX
Mar 23rd WERS Interview-88.9 FM (6PM EST) Boston, MA
Mar 25th Northampton Center for the Arts Northampton, MA
Mar 26th The Musical Admiration Society of Keene Keene, NH
Mar 27th Rockwood Music Hall (Stage 2) New York, NY
Apr 4th The Bitter End (NY Songwriters Circle) New York, NY
Apr 8th Private Event Northampton, MA
May 6th Infinity Hall* (w/Antigone Rising) Norfolk, CT
May 15th Kick Off Your Shoes Concert North Boston, MA
Jun 4th Benefit for Cystic Fibrosis Andover, MA
Jun 11th Union Hall (w/ Livingston Taylor) Carlisle, MA
Jun 18th The Knight Theatre (@ Levine Center for Arts) Charlotte, NC
Jul 30th Boothbay Harbor Opera House (w/ Liz Longely) Boothbay Harbor, ME
Aug 12th One Longfellow Squaren (w/ David Wilcox) Portland, ME
Aug 26th Grounds for Sculpture Hamilton Township, NY
Aug 27th The Sanctuary (w/ Julie Gold & Amy Speace) Chatham, NJ
Sept 10th Driftwood Folk Cafe (w/ Liz Longley) Plymouth, MA
Oct 1st Rams Head Tavern (w/ Livingston Taylor) Annapolis, MD
Oct 8th Burlap & Bean Newtown Square, PA
Oct 9th The Enoteca Kingston, NJ
Oct 14th Me & Thee Coffeehouse (w/ Liz Longley) Marblehead, MA
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