WAZ – The Sweet Bye and Bye

WAZ is from Los Angeles, CA, but grew up in Cleveland, OH. While in college, he met Pete Yorn and after graduating, they formed a band. They went on the road for tours and WAZ realized the emotional impact music had on people. So, in between tours, he recorded his own music with R. Walt Vincent. After receiving some positive reactions to his own music, he decided to go solo. He started playing at The Hotel Cafe and was approached by Will Golden & Al Sgro who were opening a small studio. “While they were working with other clients, I would pick up odd jobs in order to pay for the sessions. We would work for 2-3 days at a time every couple of weeks… it was always borrowed time.” The result was a four song EP released on iTunes in Europe and his debut full-length The Sweet Bye and Bye which is available now.

The songs on the album seem very personal and emotional. There were three tracks that stood out upon first listen. “Mine to Remember” is about wanting one last chance to say “I love you” to the woman he truly loves and hoping will stay. “Why Can’t We” is from his father’s perspective and is summed up in the chorus — “why can’t we stay in love” — which is referring to his parents. And in “She’s Gone” he’s trying to cope with the woman’s absence. The Sweet Bye and Bye is a solid, gripping debut from an up and coming singer-songwriter. For more information on WAZ, visit his website.