|
Wendy Ip is a tomboy from the Canadian prairies who discovered the pop music
of the British Invasion decades after it was over. At nine, she wished every night that she would wake up
the next morning as Paul McCartney. Today, she no longer tries to speak with a Liverpudlian accent or write
with her left hand, but does have a gift for writing hooks.
Wendy's melodies are unforgettable; a bewildering blend of unique vocals,
melodic pop and smart poetry makes Wendy an extraordinary and addictive
act. She has been compared to Ben Folds, Aimee Mann, Elton
John and Elvis Costello.the list goes on - but her original
style is undeniably her own. Wendy Ip has showcased at
various music conferences in Canada and the U.S. including
North by Northeast, New Music West, NEMO, the Philadelphia Music Conference,
the Oxygen Tank Tour and the International Pop Overthrow Festival.
Her debut album, Fan Favorites So Far, won her all the right kinds
of attention from both fans and critics who eagerly await her next release,
due out October 2015. She currently resides in New York City where she
is recording. Wendy is on Carnegie Hall's roster of sponsored artists
for
the Neighborhood Concert Series and she was also a semi-finalist in the 2002 Pantene Pro-Voice Songwriting
Competition. Her album is currently available at all Virgin
Megastores in New York City and most online outlets, including
towerrecords.co.uk for her UK fans.
Some quotes:
"Imagine the talents of Elton John & Bernie Taupin tossed together in one
individual. Now sprinkle a dash of Elvis Costello & Ben Folds into the
mix. Oh yeah, and for good measure, make that lucky
individual a very attractive woman and you'd be looking
directly at clever & quirky songstress Wendy Ip."
- Chris Morrison, Universal Music, Los Angeles
"Wendy Ip could very well be the next in a line of femme pop music writers
that traces back to the master herself, Carole King. Blessed with a gift
for melodic hooks that jump right out and grab you by the ears."
- Paul Andersen, Entertainment Today
"Take Wendy Ip. On her album "Fan Favorites So Far", she comes off as a
savvy songstress who's been locked in a small room with old Beatles records."
- Kevin Bronson, LA Times
|
