His tag-line is "A singer-songwriter with an edge". That seems very appropriate for Drew Brown (aka "db"). His music sweeps somewhere between coffeehouse intimacy and rock club pomp, his voice easily compared to Peter Gabriel, Sting and Seal. But whether his live show consists of two acoustic guitars or with a full rock combo backing him up, Drew's vibrant songs still ring with passion and soul. He says: "With the songs I write and produce... my intention is to create songs that resonate with people spirits..... My focus is the power of song, music that moves people's hearts and minds. If I can do that.... if I can have an album that are filled with songs that like that... then for me, it is a success!" For a long time "db" has been the hired gun.. playing and supporting many Canadian acts as a guitarist, bassist, vocalist, musical director or record producer. But with his EP "Cardiac" and the full length album "From a Whisper to a Roar" (released on indie label Avante Records) Drew is finally allowing his own voice to be heard. "I was always a bit shy about my songs... always second guessing myself. But the time came to just send it out and see what happens. I hope people are able to turn these songs about my experiences in life and love, and make it into their own anthems... let it apply to their own stories and dreams." His first two singles "Collide" (a rough and tumble rocker) and "Reach Out" (a soaring brit-pop anthem currently on CHR radio) have both reached 2 on the CHR CanCon charts. And Drew was recently honoured with 2 Shai Awards nominations for Best Male Vocalist and New Artist of the Year. His intense blend of singer/songwriter pop, brit-rock, earnest folk and ambient electronica creates an aural landscape that easily evokes the imagination. And with strong songwriting, memorable vocals, emotive arrangements and spiritually minded lyrics... Drew Brown is one new artist everyone should keep their eyes on.