Distoria

This was so magnificent. A song of unrequited love she wrote at age 15 still rings true as a young adult, with a refrain of "why can't you look at me, the way I look at you" and some really tricky-verbage, multi-syllabic word songs that will intimidate those seeking shallow pop. I say rock on with long words, let em catch up. I loved the song with the sentiment - "when you think it's over it starts over" as both an interesting concept on a physical plane & spiritual. Anyhow, an hypnotic element in Distoria is the electronica running as a mood-creating under-current. Tori Amos fans would adore this emotionally rich set, in this order I saw it. Helena Martin, the gorgeous lead singer (who wrote these touching songs with deliciously unpredictable-for-pop chords) was so comfortable chatting between songs to her audience. I would buy this as a podcast if it were available. Not one pitch problem in her voice, one time. Ear candy with a high IQ. - Shije

This was so magnificent. A song of unrequited love she wrote at age 15 still rings true as a young adult, with a refrain of "why can't you look at me, the way I look at you" and some really tricky-verbage, multi-syllabic word songs that will intimidate those seeking shallow pop. I say rock on with long words, let em catch up. I loved the song with the sentiment - "when you think it's over it starts over" as both an interesting concept on a physical plane & spiritual. Anyhow, an hypnotic element in Distoria is the electronica running as a mood-creating under-current. Tori Amos fans would adore this emotionally rich set, in this order I saw it. Helena Martin, the gorgeous lead singer (who wrote these touching songs with deliciously unpredictable-for-pop chords) was so comfortable chatting between songs to her audience. I would buy this as a podcast if it were available. Not one pitch problem in her voice, one time. Ear candy with a high IQ. - Shije

Another intricately sculpted set of dark indie-pop that's reminiscent at times of Spoon, a consistently well-crafted song featuring adventurous
arrangements with a variety of unusual textures, hypnotic rhythms, smooth vocals and subtly addictive melodies. - Reviewer at SoundOut

Another intricately sculpted set of dark indie-pop that's reminiscent at times of Spoon, a consistently well-crafted song featuring adventurous
arrangements with a variety of unusual textures, hypnotic rhythms, smooth vocals and subtly addictive melodies. - Reviewer at SoundOut

At the Comcast Theater in Hartford on Memorial Day weekend, Queens-based piano rock trio Distoria, fronted by Greenwich High School graduate Helena Martin, performed with dozens of well-known national acts at the annual Bring Our Music Back Festival (BOMB Fest). In addition to bands with household names such as Weezer and Snoop Dogg, more than 25 other local acts also shared the bill.

Inspired by energetic and musically complex bands such as Muse and Mute Math, Distoria rocked with its rhythmic, piano-driven pop rock sound. The highlight of the set included a cover of "Zombie" by the Cranberries wedged into the middle of its award-winning signature song, "Challenge the Sun," which had the longtime fans singing along.

Ms. Martin, who graduated from GHS in 2005, has been writing music for almost 10 years and won the Best Singer/Songwriter award at the Greenwich High School Composer's Showcase in 2005. After graduating from the New School in Manhattan last year, she added drummer Tim Lykins and bassist/audio engineer Mor Mezrich to form Distoria. The band was honored to be chosen from more than 500 applicants to play BOMB Fest again this year.

For updates on Distoria, visit facebook.com/distoriaNYC or write to the band at distoriaband@gmail.com. - Greenwich Post

At the Comcast Theater in Hartford on Memorial Day weekend, Queens-based piano rock trio Distoria, fronted by Greenwich High School graduate Helena Martin, performed with dozens of well-known national acts at the annual Bring Our Music Back Festival (BOMB Fest). In addition to bands with household names such as Weezer and Snoop Dogg, more than 25 other local acts also shared the bill.

Inspired by energetic and musically complex bands such as Muse and Mute Math, Distoria rocked with its rhythmic, piano-driven pop rock sound. The highlight of the set included a cover of "Zombie" by the Cranberries wedged into the middle of its award-winning signature song, "Challenge the Sun," which had the longtime fans singing along.

Ms. Martin, who graduated from GHS in 2005, has been writing music for almost 10 years and won the Best Singer/Songwriter award at the Greenwich High School Composer's Showcase in 2005. After graduating from the New School in Manhattan last year, she added drummer Tim Lykins and bassist/audio engineer Mor Mezrich to form Distoria. The band was honored to be chosen from more than 500 applicants to play BOMB Fest again this year.

For updates on Distoria, visit facebook.com/distoriaNYC or write to the band at distoriaband@gmail.com. - Greenwich Post

One of the first bands to start the event over at the Budweiser stage was Distoria, a Queens-based group exploding with the catchy sounds of melodic pop rock. Soon after the group began performing, the sun finally broke through the gloomy overcast and engulfed the positive atmosphere surrounding the non-profit festival. Pianist and front woman, Helena Martin, whom grew up in Connecticut, shared her passion for music and the event. "I’ve been involved in B.O.M.B. festivals for three years now. I’ve played every year and I’ve been the local talent coordinator for two years," told Ms. Martin, "The reason I love playing at B.O.M.B. Fest is because it gives an opportunity for local artists like myself to play on a huge stage, to rub shoulders with some really big acts, and just kind of casually. Not only are we invited to play here, we’re welcome to play here and we’re treated equally. In addition to that, B.O.M.B. Fest also donates its profits to places that either promote healing or education through music. It’s really a win-win for everyone." - CT Indie

One of the first bands to start the event over at the Budweiser stage was Distoria, a Queens-based group exploding with the catchy sounds of melodic pop rock. Soon after the group began performing, the sun finally broke through the gloomy overcast and engulfed the positive atmosphere surrounding the non-profit festival. Pianist and front woman, Helena Martin, whom grew up in Connecticut, shared her passion for music and the event. "I’ve been involved in B.O.M.B. festivals for three years now. I’ve played every year and I’ve been the local talent coordinator for two years," told Ms. Martin, "The reason I love playing at B.O.M.B. Fest is because it gives an opportunity for local artists like myself to play on a huge stage, to rub shoulders with some really big acts, and just kind of casually. Not only are we invited to play here, we’re welcome to play here and we’re treated equally. In addition to that, B.O.M.B. Fest also donates its profits to places that either promote healing or education through music. It’s really a win-win for everyone." - CT Indie