Local piano-rock duo Passing Strange recording album at Seymour studio

Passing Strange performed in July at The Cellar on Treadwell in Hamden./ Photo courtesy of GingerSnaps Photography

SEYMOUR - Connecticut-based indie piano-rock duo Passing Strange is no stranger to the studio, after recording a demo CD back in 2017, and laying down its first full-length album “Come Whatever Storms” in mid 2018. 

This time, however, it will be a little different. 

The duo consisting of drummer Anthony Paolucci and pianist/vocalist Kate Mirabella was recently signed by independent record label “NeuroTronix Records” in Seymour, and the two will be embarking on its musical journey in the studio with longtime producer Richard Demko (Rick D Keys). 

The upcoming 11-song album is set to be released sometime in December 2019 and will be available worldwide on over 150 online digital music retailers and streaming providers. 

“I am super excited to work with these guys,” said Demko, “as they are amazing songwriters. They have a great sound, and they are very talented musicians.” 

To get a feel for this duo’s sound, check out www.neurotronixrecords.com.

This is a press release from Neurotronix Records.

Local duo inks record deal with independent label in Seymour

Anthony Paolucci and Kate Mirabella / Contributed photo

SEYMOUR - Growing up, many kids dream about becoming rock stars. 

Seymour High School graduate Kate Mirabella, is no exception. 

On July 17 that dream came one step closer to reality when her band, Passing Strange, signed a record deal with NeuroTronix Records - an independent label in Seymour.
After three years of playing shows around the state, recording music, and raising funds for organizations like Bridges Healthcare, Milford Prevention Council, and To Write Love on Her Arms, Passing Strange is finally moving up in its musical career.

“It’s the kind of thing every musician dreams of, one day signing with a record label,” said Kate, who sings and plays piano in the band. “This is how all my heroes started out, and I’m hoping it’s the first big step on the road to great things.”

Drummer Anthony Paolucci said, "We’re hoping that by signing with NeuroTronix, this will open a lot of doors that might not otherwise be available to us. We’re excited to be working with Rick (Demko); he believes in our music as much as we do. With his experience and expertise, we’ll be able to reach even more people.”

You can check out Passing Strange’s pre-label album, Come Whatever Storms, on Spotify. 

To learn more about NeuroTronix Records, visit neurotronixrecords.com. 

This is a press release from Richard Demko.

Congratulations and best of luck in the future! 

Baroque operatic rock duo from Shelton, Seymour ink record deal

Suzanne Vick and Richard Demko

Vocalist and Shelton native Suzanne Vick, and writer/producer Richard Demko, a Seymour resident formerly of Monroe, have scored a record deal with West Haven Indie label HMG Recordings. 

The duo call themselves "DEMKOVIC" and their debut album, "Breathe," is scheduled to be released in the fall of 2016. 

Vick and Demko started working together in 2007 when they played in the local funk/jam band Electric Mayhem. 

The two eventually left the group due to what Demko describes as "life," but he always knew he would eventually find himself working with Vick again. 

After a few years of musical hiatus, Demko started writing again and could think of no one other than Vick to bring his latest batch of songs to life.  

When asked to describe DEMKOVIC’S musical style Demko said it is "very deep, emotional, operatic rock with elements of heavy guitars, big drums, deep bass, and flowing, dynamic, layered vocals.”

Vick is thrilled to have the opportunity to work with Demko again in such a different capacity than their first musical venture.  

“This project is a creative dream come true for me,” Vick said. “I’m a classically-trained vocalist, but don’t usually get the opportunity to utilize that training or my four-octave range. Rick’s writing and production push me to expand past what I think I can do vocally and the results are amazing and very satisfying.”

Information about their album release along with tour dates and other information can be found on social media @DEMKOVIC or on the web at www.demkovic.com.

This is a press release from Richard Demko.