On the Air
Debut EP
OUT NOW!
"On the Air" is about the decline of the internet due to AI, invasive marketing, and addictive algorithms creating isolation and fear. It was written, recorded and produced by my brother Owen and I from our home-built basement studio, Sightbloom Records. Two years in the making, we are proud to say that no AI was used in the writing, recording, or editing of this music. We can't wait for you to hear it!
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Songs & Singles:
Dead Sound on the Radio
“I just love this song... a young songwriter and guitarist, and by the sounds of it a pretty darn good guitarist!”
- Mike Vasilikos WXPN
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The Masquerade
"This song has a cinematic quality to it that takes the listeners on a sonic journey."
- Playlist Picasso
Goin' Out West
"Raw and gritty, yet provocative, sensual, and therefore seductive, the song explodes in an intriguing rhythmic-melodic sequence amidst its mid-tempo feel. With a strong bass presence in the soundscape, which contributes to its density, "Goin' Out West," a song credited to Tom Waits, takes on a sense of urgency in Gavyn Bernhardt's hands." - Music For All
"Taken from his debut concept EP On the Air (a critique of internet oversaturation and corporate decline), the title track “On the Air” explores the heartbreaking experience of watching someone slip away into total digital seclusion. Musically, the song is a masterclass in tension and release. Driven by a captivating atmosphere and a stunning, highly emotional vocal performance, it builds toward an incredible crescendo. With its sticky melodies, inventive arrangement, and flawless production, "On the Air" is a top-tier piece of songwriting from every single angle."
On the Air
Snake Oil / Tin Foil
"In “Snake Oil / Tin Foil”, he delivers a respectable Alternative Rock track, showcasing surprising musical maturity. Weight and melody are perfectly balanced, the vocals are powerful, and the rhythm section drives the song very well. Here's a name to watch closely in his future releases." - Music for All
The Boy in a Tower
"...it is season for scaring oneself witless and the Boy in the Tower does a good job of giving us something of a chill. Gavyn Bernhardt has achieved it in a fashion that has craft of the kind you expect of Radiohead. In other words there is a touch of weirdness, alienation and downright something of the night going down."
- mp3hugger
Videos:
“The Masquerade" - NPR TINY DESK Contest Submission
“Snake Oil / Tin Foil" - THE GEM MUSIC HALL - Spring City, PA
"The Boy in a Tower" - THE GEM MUSIC HALL - Spring City, PA
"Remains of Wagon" - WORLD CAFE LIVE - Philadelphia, PA
"Dead Sound on the Radio" - THE GEM MUSIC HALL - Spring City, PA
"On the Air" - THE GEM MUSIC HALL - Spring City, PA
"Dead Sound on the Radio" - BLUEBIRD CAFE - Nashville TN