Although he was born and spent his early years on the east coast, Michael Doman found his voice as a songwriter and rebel poet in the bone-dry streets and dusty hills of Los Angeles. From his debut as front man for the L.A.-based cult band Broken Homes to his solo performances at prestigious Hollywood singer-songwriter haunts The Hotel Café and Room Five, he brought audiences into his world of darkness and light. He wrote about the dreams that drive ambitious young artists west to the endless flats of the Valley (“Shine”). He cursed the record companies and shysters who preyed on those dreams (“What Comes Around…Goes Around”). He chronicled the characters he met (“My Street” “U R What U R”) and the romances of long, sun-soaked summers (“Echo Park,” “One Karat Girl”).
A history of childhood abuse casts a shadow over many of Michael’s songs (“Beautiful,” “Damaged”) In spite of that, or perhaps because of it, through all his lyrics runs the powerful voice of a man striving for self-awareness, honesty, and a plea for kindness and understanding.
Whether he was opening for The Doors “Rock and Roll Hall of Fame” tour or performing an intimate set in a small coffee house, Michael set a standard for emotion, sensuality, and self-revelation that few have matched. Sadly, a years-long illness and his death in December 2020 silenced his voice before a broader audience could discover him. Bird & Apple Records is currently releasing a trove of Michael’s solo recordings that have not previously been heard. For more information, visit our contact page.
Ed Patrick – In London, England, in a bedroom surrounded by folk instruments & electronic gear, Ed Patrick creates atmospheric love songs that seem to hang suspended in time. His songs have drawn the attention of top music blogs and playlists, resulting in millions of streams on YouTube and Spotify. Listeners love the intimate quality of his vocals and the swirl of guitars he uses for support. Ed’s sound invites comparisons with Ben Howard, Aron Wright, Joshua Radin, and Gregory Alan Isakov. Under the name Neverway, Ed cowrites with Robin Frederick on songs of love, loss, hope, and nostalgia.
Steve Collom – Steve is a singer-songwriter and instrumental composer with a vocal style that’s often compared to a blend of Ed Sheeran and Jack Johnson. Steve’s songs and cues have been featured in dozens of TV series including The Big Bang Theory, Law and Order, The Young and the Restless, American Pickers, Access Hollywood, Real Housewives, The Steve Harvey Show, Catfish, and many, more. Steve’s music has also been used by leading brands like Colgate and Circle K stores, plus national TV networks ABC, CBS, NBC, MTV, E, Bravo, The History Channel, and Oxygen to mention a few. Steve enjoys airplay in America, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Asia and in Europe.
Jen Armstrong – Mix Cyndi Lauper’s effortless cool with Adele’s raw talent and you’ll create an artist like Jen Armstrong. She’s developed a unique pop/rock style with catchy melodies, insightful lyrics, and breathtaking vocals. She has toured as a supporting act for Billy Ocean, The Vaccines, Jools Holland and more at festivals in the UK .She is a past winner of Britain’s Rock The House, a competition sponsored by England’s House of Commons. Jen has hundreds of thousands of hits on YouTube and is endorsed by Nord keyboards. Aside from her own recording and songwriting, Jen is also a session vocalist and has worked on hundreds of projects throughout her career. She travels the world to write, record and perform with both established and up-and-coming songwriters, producers and artists.
Andrew Jed – Andrew’s quirky, catchy melodies and easy-going vocals have made his album, Gold, a favorite with music supervisors. His songs have been featured in such hit TV shows as Graceland, About a Boy, ER, and Smallville. He is an in-demand session guitar player, and accomplished producer and recording engineer. Visit Andrew Jed’s official website.
Whitebrow – A unique talent with a haunting voice, Gabriel DeSantis – who goes by the artist name Whitebrow – has established himself firmly in the Toronto music scene. His debut CD has drawn rave reviews, with critics characterizing his sound as “a great, mellow, slightly spooky take on the folk genre.” Whitebrow’s latest release is the 11-track Mono Vodou. The record was co-produced by DeSantis and Darryl Neudorf (Neko Case, The New Pornographers). Official Whitebrow website.
Bird & Apple – Bird & Apple is the artist name of singer-songwriter Robin Frederick. She has released albums on Virgin/Higher Octave Music and her own Sound Experience label. Critics call her album Water Falls Down “musically mystical and evocative.” Her songs have been covered by a wide range of artists from Placebo to Nick Drake to Graham Coxon. She has written and produced hundreds of songs that have featured on The Disney Channel, ABC, PBS, Sky TV, and more. Listen to Bird & Apple songs.