The Pier is proud as hell to kick off the New Year with a Leak of the Week courtesy of Josh Fischel & The Fiction. Known for the 7 albums released inside the 9 years as Bargain Music’s front man, Josh Fischel has a new project with a new album set for 2012 under his new group, Josh Fischel & The Fiction. Read up & enjoy the new acoustic jam…
Josh Fischel –“Too Dry To Cry” (Acoustic)
“Too Dry To Dry” Background:
“Too Dry To Cry” is a brand new song by Josh Fischel & The Fiction. A different version of it will be on their upcoming album. “The plan is to record it acapella, with a gospel choir backing me up” says Josh Fischel when asked about the song. It was recorded back in May of 2011 at Fork & Spoon Studios in Long Beach, CA. It was done in the studio in one take with no overdubs. You can view the video below that was shot during the recording of the song.
Josh Fischel Bio/Background:
Josh Fischel is a Long Beach, CA based singer/songwriter. He spent nine years with the band Bargain Music touring the country and putting out seven albums under the Bargain Music name. He has sang and/or played/toured with artists like Los Lobos, Dr. Dog, Run DMC, Lee “Scratch” Perry, Norwood Fisher(Fishbone), Jack Irons(Pearl Jam), Black Eyed Peas, Weezer, Rancid, N’Dea Davenport(Brand New Heavies), Buju Banton, Mike Watt, Monsieur LeRoc, Stephen Perkins(Jane’s Addiction), Spearhead, Abstract Rude, Bud Gaugh and Eric Wilson from sublime, Murs, The High Strung, Ikey Owens(Mars Volta), Pepper, 2-Mex, AWOL-ONE, Slightly Stoopid and many others. The past year has seen Josh all over the world, playing in France, England, Scotland, Sweden, Belgium, Germany and New Zealand. Josh’s new band, Josh Fischel & The Fiction, are currently recording their debut album.
Josh Fischel Links:
Josh Fischel Facebook
Josh Fischel Myspace
Enjoy the FREE track on the Home Page!
– Article By: Mike Patti
– Photo By: Jenni Anspach
Here’s Josh Fischel performing “Too Dry To Cry” live in the studio…
