David Homyk

Artist: David Homyk
Title: True Story
Website:http://www.davidhomyk.com
Style: Pop/ Soul
Rating: 8.7 out of 10
By C.W. Ross

David Homyk was born in Canada, raised in Virginia, and now calls New York City home. He got an early start with his music when at eight years old he began composing songs on the piano, inspired by his love of Scott Joplin and early Ragtime jazz musicians.

He list his music influences now to include, Pink Floyd, JoJo, Tom Petty, along with, Kurt Cobain and Roger Waters, who he credits for being a musician.

Musically he’s been described as a blend of Maroon 5 and James Blunt, while vocally he’s been compared to artist like, Liam Gallagher (Oasis), and Justin Timberlake.

Homyk is a multi-faceted person. Academically he’s received several different college level degrees. Musically he’s worked as a record producer. He had too much talent though to not be in front of the microphone.

While working as a record producer refining his sound a big break came when he begun incorporating his signature drum-tracks and style into Beyoncé Knowles songs. The remixes were a hit and caught the eye of Beyoncé’s father, and music industry mogul Matthew Knowles. Homyk relocated to New York City where he has been writing songs and producing tracks for a wide range of artists.

He’s worked with Beyoncé Knowles, Solange Knowles, Kelly Rowland, Cherish, Cheri Dennis, J-Harris, Sunshine Anderson, and Aqualeo.

True Story is the debut release from Homyk. This 8-track CD is filled with soulful pop music that will have the ladies swooning. David, with his boyish charm’s look, sings a lot about love in his songs. Unfortunately a lot of the times it’s about failed or failing love.

You’ve heard of a one-man band well Homyk takes it one step further being a one-man everything. Here’s his album credit’s, vocals, piano, guitar, bass, composer, song writer, producer, engineer, arranger, drum sequencing, sound design/ drum design, bass keyboards, choir, backup vocals, synth layering, string arrangement, vocal arrangement, mixing, mastering, photo processing and rendering, branding, graphic design and layout. The only other album credit is Romer Pedron for Photography.

On True Story you’ll find 6 songs plus two versions of, “Hard to Make a Friend.” That song both kicks off and ends the CD. The first version of it, a radio edit is a nice piano lead ballad. The second version of it, the original, goes for more of a fun route complete with tons of bass parts, along with helium/chipmunk like vocals scattered throughout it.

Personally my favorite tracks were, “All in All,” and “Knock, Knock.” These songs offer up a nice dance pop feel on them.

David Homyk’s many talents shine brightly on True Story, making it a release that you need to checkout. - Indie Music Stop/C.W. Ross

It's not often that we are introduced to an album that is both familiar and new at the same time, but that is exactly what we found in David Homyk's debut True Story. His vocals are intriguing, and the lyrics are relatable, and the album is not only one where you can listen from start to finish, but you will find yourself singing along to the songs after just one listen. Even now, as I am writing this and not listening to the tracks, I have "Fool in the Middle" playing in my mind.
This triple threat [writer, producer and musician] is definitely one for you to check out, and soon, because we see him taking off in a big way. Our recommendations are "Fool in the Middle" and "Hard To Make A Friend" but the entire album is well worth a listen. - FrontRowFanz.com

You can view the screenshot of "True Story" featured on Audrina's homepage, and song "Summer State of Mind" at the top of her playlist from www.davidhomyk.com/news - Audrina Patridge

This is the 83rd post in our Musician of the Day series.


David Homyk was born in Canada but raised in Virginia. He was only 8 years old when he began composing his own music and letting it take over his life. He would actually spend his class time working on his compositions rather than his classwork or home work. Once school was out he was finally allowed to pick up his instruments, though he started with piano he moved on to include bass, guitar and saxophone.

He eventually went on to attend the University of Virginia where his writing skills overcame his poor academics. It was during this time that he began incorporating his own style and drum beats into Beyonce tracks. They were so good that they eventually caught the attention of Beyonce and her music mogul father Matthew Knowles.

Once he graduated he moved to New York where he began writing and producing tracks with Music World Entertainment (Matthew Knowles is CEO).

He eventually released his own album on Amazon and iTunes entitled True Story.

Outside of his music career he makes regular appearances on All My Children and has also has recurring roles on The Tyra Banks Show and Sex in the City. He has also modeled for several clothing lines.

To learn more about David Homyk visit his official website or IMDB. - Fansiter

David Homyk – True Story
Reviewed by: Tom Evans
Genre:Pop/Rock/R&B
Influences: Maroon 5, James Blunt, Gavin DeGraw, Jason Mraz, John Mayer
Albums: True Story (April 2008)
Instrumentation/Production:Vocals, Piano, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Songwriting,
Composition, Production, Drum Design & Sound Engineering, Arrangement, Mixing,
Mastering.

David Homyk is a Canadian born singer, songwriter, and record producer. He describes his music as a blend of Maroon 5 and James Blunt, with a mix of Timbaland styleproduction. Growing up in the US state of Virginia David was exposed to music froman early age. He began composing his own songs on the piano by the age of eight. Early ragtime jazz musicians such as Scott Joplin were David’s earliest inspirations. David Homyk’s school days were spent daydreaming and composing songs at every chance he got. Music was very much in David’s soul and consumed his life. Over time, he acquired many different musical instruments and spent much of his time composing, arranging and rearranging his own-penned songs. Those daydreaming days at school did not stop David attending the University of Virginia. Whilst at university he perfected his craft and his sound as a record producer. This led to him using his drum tracks and remixing Beyoncé material. Things rather snowballed after this, and before long, David was in a meeting with Music World Entertainment CEO, Matthew Knowles, who was impressed with Homyk’s writing and production skills.
After graduating, David relocated to the obvious place - New York City. His love and
skills for song writing and production has continued, enabling David to work and tour
with many different artists. The artists that Homyk has rubbed shoulders with on stage range from American Idol’s, Constantine Maroulis, to hip-hop, hall of fame inductee, Doug E. Fresh. Other artists David has worked with include Beyoncé, Solange Knowles, Kelly Rowland, Cherish, Cheri Dennis, J-Harris, Sunshine Anderson and Aqualeo.
David’s debut album, True Story, released in 2008, has the following six tracks:
All In All
Addicted To You
It Makes You Believe
It's So Easy Now
Hard To Make A Friend
Knock Knock
As soon as All In All began and I heard David’s soft voice, I knew I had happened upon
a great album and talent. Everything about his past and bio that I had read rang true. It
is clear that David Homyk has been perfecting his natural talent for a long time. This
song is fantastic and a great start to a debut album. The James Blunt link certainly comes
through immediately. David has an up-tempo and soft voice. All In All has an amazing
hook that I just cannot get out of my head. I am humming All In All constantly and that is
the sign of a great pop track. You will know it when you hear it and trust me it will stay
with you long after you have heard it.
Addicted To You glides in nicely and sticks to the same tempo as All In All. Homyk’s
skill at getting a hook is again apparent in this song. For me it is how he sings, ‘I can’t
help it […], I can’t let you go’, it stays stuck in my head and I find myself singing this all
the time. Listen to the track yourself and see if you do not walk around going over that
great hook.
David shows off his piano skills with It Makes You Believe. What I love about this track
is Homyk’s voice really takes centre stage and we get to hear more of what it can do.
David really makes you feel his emotions in It Makes You Believe. Yes, this one did
give me a few goose-bumps, which tells me I am listening to a first-rate song that is
hitting me deep in my soul. What can I say, it is a love song and we can all relate to that,
or at least I think we all can. It Makes You Believe is one of the jewels on True Story.
Homyk surprises yet again with, It's So Easy Now. The tempo slows down and David’s
voice is simply gorgeous in this track. The emotion and power behind his words are so
clear and you can tell he felt every single word. David writes and sings from his heart
and that is what a great musician should always aim for, in my opinion. The hook skill
that David seems to have nailed is also very clear. For me it is, ‘[…] just can’t figure
it out’. David sings that line with such passion and meaning that it not only gives me
goose-bumps it is the hook that will stay with me, forever.
Hard To Make A Friend sticks with the theme of the entire album and all the Homyk
skills are coming out, including that hook he seems so good at delivering. I enjoyed
the lyrics of this song because I related to the sadness of losing someone but somehow
finding the confidence to carry on and making new friends. I am sure you will feel the
same way and will instantly relate. Yet again, David has written something heartfelt and
emotional, which seems to be his talent.
You know exactly what I am going to write about Knock Knock. Yes, the Homyk hook
is ever present, the vocals are energetic and very central to the mix. I especially loved
the part that had me picturing a young couple having a spat somewhere in the US Deep
South. You may not get this but that is what it did for me. David’s skill is getting into
your imagination and soul but what you find when you get there is up to you – I saw the
Deep South. I hope that you will feel the raw emotion coming through as David pleads
for his girlfriend to take him back. Knock Knock is another great song and a great close
to a superb debut album.
True Story is a sensational collection of well written, produced and delivered songs.
David Homyk does have a similar sound to James Blunt but he certainly has his own
special element and talent that comes out in every single track. David’s skill at getting
such good hooks in every song is amazing. This is a pop album and it does have that
Timbaland quality to it, so it is by no means cheesy-pop. True Story is a definite
commercial album and would not appear inferior up against the likes of Timberlake or
Blunt.
True Story is available on Amazon.com (not Amazon.co.uk) and iTunes for the European
Union, Australia/New Zealand and Japan.
What is your opinion on David Homyk's True Story?
Originality: 4.25/5
Vocals: 4.75/5
Lyrics: 4.75/5
Musicianship: 4.5/5
Production: 5/5
Appeal: 4.75
Lastability: 4/5
- Pal Reviews

Today we’re thrilled to be hosting David on the Daily Grommet blog , and he’s even offered to give a few of our lucky commenters a copy of his album, True Story!

Daily Grommet’s Interview with David Homyk:

Ok, let’s start with an easy one: Tell us what instruments you play?

I play guitar, piano, saxophone, bass guitar, and I’m a singer (the voice is my favorite “instrument!”) Most importantly, though, I’m a record producer. This means that if I happen to imagine the texture of a new instrument within the soundscape of an as yet unrecorded song, I’ll tinker with that particular instrument until I can play it.

When did you first realize you would be a musician – and how did you get your start?

On Christmas day when I was three years old, my dad recorded an interview with me and my brother … He started the tape, spoke into the microphone, and then passed the microphone to us. After a few questions I asked him to play the tape back. When I heard myself speaking, my first thought was “We need to rerecord that, I can make it sound better this time.” This was the dawn of my fascination and obsession with recording.

At age eight I got my first boom box. I had already been taking piano lessons for one year and was now composing and recording my own songs. I learned to dub tracks in and somewhat multi-track on tapes, but by the time I had picked up the saxophone, guitar, bass guitar, and had been writing and singing, I needed more equipment to produce myself playing all the various instruments as well as singing multiple parts on the recordings of my songs. I purchased and learned to use a professional multi-track analog studio recorder.

I recorded my songs and ultimately got them on local radio. At this point, not only was I a singer-songwriter, but a seasoned record producer. I took a cappella tracks of Beyoncé songs; just her voice, and produced rich and very sophisticated pop symphonies underneath them which rivaled the original radio productions. This ultimately let to a meeting and eventual business relationship with Matthew Knowles, Beyoncé’s father, who quickly started throwing other projects at me, capitalizing on my composition and production skills. It was a lot of work but that’s when I really “cut my teeth,” as they call it.

Who are you inspired by?

Ironically, the artists who have made the biggest impact on my life and who have shaped my choice to become an artist tend to sound little like me at all. In no particular order: Nirvana, Pink Floyd, John Coltrane, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, Led Zeppelin, Mobb Deep, Nas, Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, Portishead, Antonio Carlos Jobim, and The Doors.

What’s currently playing on your ipod?

I’m listening to Parachute’s new album “Loosing Sleep,” which is an absolutely excellent record in every aspect; writing, performance, composition, and production. I’m also listening to The Mars Volta, Ne-Yo, John Mayer, Elliott Smith, Peter Bjorn and John, Ashlee Simpson, Mat Kearney, I’m From Barcelona, Uncle Kracker, Evanescence, Lil Wayne, The All-American Rejects, Buddy Holly, Mary J. Blige, Jason Mraz, The Midnight Appointment, OneRepublic, Daddy Yankee, Drake, audio recordings of Eckhart Tolle, Soulja Boy, Clipse, Bellringer, Colbie Caillat, Mastodon, and Yael Mayer.

Do you write all of your own lyrics/music. If so, do you find the process to be easy or difficult for you?

Yes, I write and compose all of my own lyrics and music. On a good day it’s almost effortless. The process can be better understood as a creative experience that’s coming through me, rather than my own arduous pursuit of, and determination to create, something outside of me. The difficulty, however, often lies in the highly specialized art of engineering and producing a hit recording which, unlike writing and composing, comprises myriad tedious steps and formulas.

Who would you collaborate with if you could choose anyone – dead or alive?

I know I would certainly have very fruitful and productive collaborations with Lil Wayne, Jason Mraz, Colbie Caillat, Amy Lee, Lupe Fiasco, Sara Bareilles, Miley Cyrus, Jo-Jo, and Taylor Swift. And I would jump at the opportunity to collaborate with John Coltrane or Jimi Hendrix if they were alive today.

What other interests do you pursue in life other than music? Do you have any other hobbies that you enjoy?

I love hiking, long boarding, rollerblading, skiing, TV acting, and being young in NYC if that counts as a “hobby” – haha!

I’m also avidly into recycling, energy efficiency, and environmental protection. In fact I look forward to endorsing innovative products of that particular ilk, namely environmentally concerned grommets; “Green Grommets.”

What’s your favorite thing about social media? Do you tweet? Or is social media just something you have to do?

I love the luxury of being able to connect personally with exponentially more fans and the ability to have many small conversations with fans. The old paradigm of the music industry sequestered the artist behind a veil of mass media produced layer, which exacerbated the feeling of disconnect between artist and fan. Now the long lost element of human connection between artist and fan has returned through the ever developing efficiency with which those connections, even with the most popular artists, can be made.

I use Twitter, and I tweet about real life here in NYC or on the road. I’m on the daytime TV show “All My Children” and tweet behind the scenes happenings. I go on “The Tyra Banks Show” from time to time and tweet about what’s going on off camera. Things such as what happened coming out of an important meeting, what’s going on behind stage at one of my shows, and even more personal details can be unveiled for the world with the push of a button. And to all “Daily Grommet” readers, I’m looking forward to speaking with you here as well. Hope you’ll follow me and say hello:

http://twitter.com/davidhomyk

http://www.facebook.com/pages/David-Homyk/22626730663

http://www.myspace.com/davidhomyk

http://www.youtube.com/davidhomyk

About your current album – what’s the story you want to leave behind?

My current album is called “True Story,” which details real events in my life which were fertile enough to give birth to a wealth of songwriting, often leaving me in despondent situations of complete loss and heartbreak, as well as situations of ineffable joy, where totally relinquishing attachment to all worry and expectation created a crack in my psyche where all the circuits went haywire and infinite light came pouring through.

Buy the True Story album on Amazon.com
Download the album on iTunes.

You’re working on a new album; do you have anything exciting that you want to share about it?

The themes of this upcoming record span everything from how the human spirit can prevail in the face of maximum and unforeseeable adversity, to progressive and forward-thinking relationship dynamics of the twenty-first century. I’m aiming at a formal release Spring 2010 and will keep you updated! - The Daily Grommet

BY AMANDA FERRANTE
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR

New York City is home to so many of our favorite things- a great slice of pizza, countless landmarks, and a powerhouse talent sure to make the music industry fall to its knees. Having produced tracks for Kelly Rowland and Solange Knowles, David Homyk is the city’s hidden treasure as he sings, composes, produces, and plays every instrument under the sound-making sun and he’s good looking. You’re in for a treat.
While David resides in The Big Apple now, he was raised in Charlottesville, Virginia, where he says he’ll end up and buy a farm. David and I sat down in true New York City cliché- a Starbucks on a cold winter day- and ended up conversing for hours about music, love, and life. David began composing at age eight. "I fell in love with Scott Joplin and Ragtime music,” he says of his early years. He took piano lessons and eventually picked up a guitar, and whatever other instrument he could get his hands on. “I came from a town where playing guitar is like playing soccer in Bolivia,” he says, making the commonality clear.
David’s versatility is what shines through in his music. In the sweet ballad “Hard to Make a Friend,” his baby soft vocals take you away on an emotional path full of sweet whispers and a dash of typical pop that’s just enough to lift you off the ground. His voice is very much comparable to Jesse McCartney, but instead of a shameless puffball, he’s a pull-nopunches hunk. The track would slip easily into a soundtrack role, providing the perfect backdrop for a breakup scene.
In “It’s so Easy Now,” David’s sweet voice hits the highs and lowsshowcasing a somber tone about a song that he says is an (optimistic) tune of finding a good place. He sings, “I’m free as the rain just keep coming down. There’s something in my heart- I just can’t figure it out. It’s so easy now. Now you walked inside my heart and I just can’t figure it out, suddenly it’s just so easy now.” What’s best about the song is the heartfelt effortless vocals that turn into powerful chords over deep struck piano.
Of his production process, he says, “I marry different sounds and construct a song.” When it comes to how songs are born, he says, "Songs just appear in my head all the time, and the really catchy ones stick. That's why my songs are so catchy - they all got stuck in my head to begin with."
The real hidden treasure on David’s soon-to-be-released EP is “Knock, Knock,” a feel-good ditty that will have you singing in seconds. Ladies, you’ll wish you were the girl he’s talking about. With jazzy hums and a bountiful base line, David’s plead “Baby girl, take me back please” leads you to believe
the undertone is R&B, but then a banjo-like guitar finds it way in along with a subtle whistle.
When asked about his influences, a plethora of musicians are counted, like Cam’ron, Pink Floyd, JoJo, and Tom Petty, but two stand out. “Kurt Cobain and Roger Waters- if those two weren’t born, I wouldn’t be a musician,” David says. The jump says a lot about his taste, and ultimately, his artistry.
While David shares the science to composing, it’s clear that he’s not just another face for the music industry to stamp and mass produce, but a true talent whose intelligence is his greatest asset. Earning a B.A in economics, and another B.A in philosophy from the University of Virginia, David even managed to minor in astronomy, and it’s in his best interest as he’s sure to touch the stars. Entering an industry that crumbling so rapidly, David’s reminiscent
of a blind man walking into a room in which he’s memorized its entire contents, with the utmost confidence and certainty that his knowledge will suffice.
“It’s disheartening to watch the [music] industry collapse, because I do have that sweet dream of signing with a big label and just playing my songs,” he says.
David’s playing the Gravity Lounge with Constantine Maroulis in his hometown, Charlottesville, at the end of Feb. Stay tuned for tri-state shows in the coming months- you’ll be hearing David knocking before you can say Hollywood.
For more on the powerhouse producer, singer/songwriter, and composer, check out
www.myspace.com/davidhomyk.
- The Torch

David Homyk: Sexy In The City Poppy Rock *fizzy good*

David Homyk is one very impressive individual, and has his fingers in various aspects of the performing arts. Musician, actor, model, producer - Homyk has really got it going on - and he ain’t half bad looking either.

Aside from his regular appearances on the popular soap “All My Children,” David has worked along side Beyonce and was also part of the [according to our Station Manager] CULT-Phenom “Sex and the City”. His bio reads like an list of lifetime achievements and you can’t help but be rendered interested.

David’s music is considerably pop-rock with interesting beats and piano that deliver an interesting flavor to our ears. You could say, he sounds a lot like James Blunt (or dare we say it) American Idol finalist “Kris Allen”. [That is a compliment, of course!]

You can check out David through various social media locations, all politely listed here on his website. You may also purchase his album (which is quite catchy and fresh) on iTunes.

We personally think he is worth adding to your collection, and some of us here at StreetBlast.com want to roll him in sugar and... never mind. - StreetBlast.com

Written by: Brian Costello

David Homyk is a rare, unique talent as he writes, produces, and arranges all of his own material while being unsigned to a record label. This is actually a shame as he is so talented that one wishes a label executive would take notice. His debut EP, "True Story," is one of the few amateur works available that really shines.

The best way to describe Homyk’s music and voice is almost like an American version of Liam Gallagher and Oasis. However, more pop-ish records like “All in All,” “Addicted to You,” and “Knock, Knock” give off more of a Justin Timberlake-like feel. But the majority of the album has a somewhat bitter-sweat vibe as songs like “Hard to Make a Friend,” “It Makes You Believe,” and “Fool in the Middle” deal with either failed relationships or relationships deemed to fail. Though these subjects may not be the most cheerful, Homyk creates these records in a way that are ironically enjoyable.

However, the feature in which the album lacks is versatility. Although no song ever sounds the same, the aim and subject matter, however, are. Every song is directed towards a woman, whether it is in a positive or negative manner. Nonetheless, Homyk’s work is one of the few albums out there by an unsigned artist where the skip button won’t be necessary. - Bearcast Music Reviews

While he's stationed in the city that never sleeps, musician David Homyk can be found onstage charming crowds with his pop songs. No matter where New York takes him, Homyk's still a southern boy at heart and loves his hometown of Charlottesville, Virginia, and its addictive hangover remedies.

Gawker: We're going to imprison you in the city of your choice for the rest of your natural life. You can do anything you want there, but you must stay in that city forever. Where would you choose?

David: Charlottesville, VA.

Gawker: Why would you live in this city forever and not somewhere else?

David: The natural and social environments are maximally conducive to the unadulterated expression of the human spirit in its freest form. It's ideal for hit song writing.

Gawker: In what part of the city would you reside?

David: I would live downtown in the Woolen Mills/Belmont district, which captures the Zeitgeist of the 1950s characterized by the union of residential and commercial real estate. After that, cities bifurcated into Urban-Suburban, and America started making the structural transition into commuter culture. Again, the vibe is just perfect of writing masterpiece hit songs.

Gawker: Where and what would you eat?

David: I would gorge myself on Mexican, Italian, or general comfort foods. Best local recommendations are Guadalajara, Anna's Pizza #5, Blue Light Grill, Bodo's, C&O, and Gravity Lounge.

Gawker: What would you do for fun?

David: Bonfire parties; 20-foot-high fire 'smore 'n beer gatherings in wide open farm land at night featuring crowds of hundreds of all sorts of individuals and dozens of back to back live bands. [There's also] night tubing; riding tractor inner tubes down river stretches in small groups in the dead of night (it's dangerously high-performance, please be mostly sober). [Virginia's also great for] motorcycling. The city actually has highway stretches famous for some of the best biking on the East Coast.

Gawker: Where would you go for a night on the town?

David: Lot's of spots. Biltmore Grille, Buddhist Biker Bar, Michael's Bistro, South Street Brewery, Gravity Lounge, Blue Light, Rapture, Coupe DeVilles, Orbit Billiards and Cafe, O'Neill's, and have breakfast and a bottomless coffee at The Tavern.

Gawker: What kinds of shops are worth going to?

David: There's great health food/supplement shopping, wine, and vintage clothes digging in Charlottesville. That captures the vibe of the place.

Gawker: And on the flip side, what city would you never, ever visit again, if you had a choice?

David: ... hmmm I'm thinking "Where am I comfortable being ostracized from ever touring again?" Honestly, I've never had a bad experience anywhere in the US, and I've been on the road and explored every state profusely.

David Homyk's top places or spaces in Charlottesville, VA:
Gravity Lounge attracts great musicians from all over and the decor, food and drink are all fantastic; the Buddhist Biker Bar - the name says it all; Michael's Bistro has the best micro brews in the state of VA; Blue Light Grill is truly the unwritten Charlottesville centerpiece and must be cited; The Tavern -- how many hangover remedies can you make out of butter/egg/flour combinations? The Rotunda is the Thomas Jefferson-designed meditation spot. You can sit on the steps and otherwise weighty life-structural choices reveal themselves effortlessly.

Gawker: You're pretty much your own one-man band; how do you handle the entire process by yourself?

David: I love composition/songwriting and sound engineering the most. Nothing is more satisfying than designing and tweaking a drum formula that pops just right, and then laying the David Homyk vibe onto it. I get this ineffable "it's Alive!" zing; totally exhilarating. It's really a divine experience.

Gawker: Home is in Charlottesville, Virginia, but you're living in New York City; what's been the biggest adjustment between places?

David: Yeah, I go home when I can, definitely wish I could get back there more often. There's a tacit brilliance that all people carry in Charlottesville that I have yet to find here in NYC. It's some kind of God-connectivity that is lost in the pace of things up here. Adapting to an environment that doesn't have that has been quite a shock.

Gawker: What's on your iPod playlist at the moment? What can't you stop listening to?

David: Jordan Sparks, Elliot Smith, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Cam'ron, John Coltrane, The Power of Now (audio book), Jo Jo, Janis Joplin.

Gawker: Of the cities you've played, which has had the best audience? Where has been your favorite place to perform?

David: Definitely NYC. It's so much easier to be out of your head in a city like this and just kill it on stage! Send me a request on myspace to keep in touch. - Gawker

Candian-born pop artist David Homyk now calls New York City home. Unlike the first two pop rock artists, he isn’t backed by a band—He is the band. Homyk plays guitar, bass, piano, and is extremely skilled at arranging. He has been writing songs since he was in elementary school but found structure at the University of Virginia where he found his niche not only as a songwriter but as a record producer. His arrangements and drum tracks became a signature of Beyonce songs and other pop artists including Cherish, Solange, Cheri Dennis, and Sunshine Anderson. His original material is radio-friendly and very accessible to fans. This album, True Story, is available on iTunes, FM/Satellite/Internet Radio, and Amazon. - Skope Magazine

Location: Based out New York
Artistry: Singer/Songwriter/Guitarist
Genre: Pop/Soul
Current Album: David released is Ep True Story EP earlier this year
Website: DavidHomyk.com - Plateau Magazine

DAVID HOMYK – True Story
Indie Release
Rating: 9 out of 10
Reviewed by: Jen Conrad
This man has the voice of an angel! There is absolutely EVERYTHING appealing about this debut CD by David Homyk! Yes this is a debut CD, but that doesn’t mean David is new to the music industry! In fact, he isn’t. He has spent most of his career behind the soundboard as a producer for various acts in the industry, including Beyonce, Kelly Rowland and Cheri Dennis. You may also recognize him as a regular on “All My Children” and from his various modeling jobs and commercials for Burlington Coat Factory, Club Monaco, Capri Sun and Bud Light Lime! But right now…it’s all about the music! David Homyk certainly has a way of penning and creating a beautiful piece of music! As his bio states, David’s music “can be described as a blend of Maroon 5 and James Blunt.” I totally agree with that assessment, as the music is inspiring and innovative! The lyrics are beautifully poignant and relevant. And his musical ability is incredible! His piano playing fills you up and takes you to another place, and his voice is literally mesmerizing…the combination of the two is simply enthralling! In addition to those fine qualities, David plays guitar and bass, does drum design and also has done all of the songwriting arrangement, mixing, mastering and production on this album. Quite impressive set of skills, I’d say! Favorite tunes include “Hard to Make a Friend” (Whoa, baby, this one is a zinger!), “Fool in the Middle” and “It Makes You Believe.” If you’re a fan of Maroon 5, James Blunt, Howie Day, John Mayer or maybe even, Snow Patrol, David Homyk is someone you definitely need to check out! This album is very highly recommended!!! - Away Team