Blonde Ventura Publicity Still. Model: Eric Hehr. Photographer: Craig Seymour. May 2012.
In May of 2012 I wrote/performed/produced a track called "Love Rearranged" underneath the alias of Blonde Ventura. The song features Rachel Pointec on vocals, and myself on every other instrument. "Love Rearranged" was engineered and mixed by Dan Duzsynski at DandySounds Studios in Chicago, IL and mastered by Carl Saff at Saff Mastering in Chicago, IL.
Blonde Ventura's Official BandCamp Page.
Blonde Ventura's Official BandCamp Page.
"Love Rearranged" was well received positively by listeners and critics alike, garnishing the attention of publications such as ChicagoVerseUnited, Baffled Walrus, as well as publicity agencies such as Green Light Go Publicity.
"“Love Rearranged” starts off unassumingly enough with some twangy synths as Pointec warmly greets listeners with her syrupy sweet harmonies that float above Hehr’s funky computerized beats. The song gains momentum about half-way through, speeding up the rhythm while still retaining a dreamy pop feel. My only complaint is that “Love Rearranged” ends too soon."-Audrey Leon, Loud Loop Press
"“Love Rearranged” starts off unassumingly enough with some twangy synths as Pointec warmly greets listeners with her syrupy sweet harmonies that float above Hehr’s funky computerized beats. The song gains momentum about half-way through, speeding up the rhythm while still retaining a dreamy pop feel. My only complaint is that “Love Rearranged” ends too soon."-Audrey Leon, Loud Loop Press
Blonde Ventura Publicity Still. Model: Eric Hehr. Photographer: Craig Seymour. May 2012.
"The debut single showcases Hehr’s powerful penchant for bittersweet songwriting [...] the lyrics here come off as biting – seemingly indicting a generation of youth that appears content to rest on their romantic laurels." -Daniel Fortune, Baffled Walrus
"Although Hehr is better known for his sunshine-pop songwriting in GOLD MOTEL, Blonde Ventura showcases Hehr’s darker side; retreating from the California beaches and lingering in the dark corners of NYC dance clubs. The band’s first single, "Love Rearranged" is the perfect marriage of delicious beats and dexterous songwriting." -Clarisse SanMateo, Green Light Go Publicity
"Although Hehr is better known for his sunshine-pop songwriting in GOLD MOTEL, Blonde Ventura showcases Hehr’s darker side; retreating from the California beaches and lingering in the dark corners of NYC dance clubs. The band’s first single, "Love Rearranged" is the perfect marriage of delicious beats and dexterous songwriting." -Clarisse SanMateo, Green Light Go Publicity
Apart from receiving positive press from a variety of music publications, Blonde Ventura was featured on regional radio stations, including an in-depth interview on Fearless Radio
More information on Blonde Ventura can be found on the various social media/online outlets -
blondeventura@gmail.com
