Paradame

Every thought has a frequency. Each one of these frequencies has its own energy, and all of us are the masters of a single infinite power we work with as one. Paradame, whose legal name is Brenna Phinney, is living evidence of such. On her new album Ion Cannon, you will hear exactly that truth. But that’s just for starters. Once the haunting melodies and sick rhythms get stuck in your head, you will no doubt be left pleased and wanting more. Paradame – the bringer of light; the ethereal behemoth; creator of a future sound, is altering the collective consciousness of people with freshness.

Paradame is a visionary performer, dancer, and studio musician, who has become an integral part of the Seattle music scene in a very short amount of time. Her songwriting style and live performances display an unmistakable uniqueness; coupled perfectly by producer J.Lee’s pounding rhythms, which have been hailed by industry critics and fans alike (as Noah K stated it, “a new hip hop for the masses”). Altogether, it is a sound often laced with darkness, yet that wields a message of light. And there can be no mistaking- Paradame owns her style.

Drawing from various influences, Paradame (sometimes referred to as simply “dame”) has been constructing her sound over the years, but has only recently begun to unleash it to audiences. That style: electronic music heavily rooted in hip hop, infused with elements of reggae, soul, and traces of punk rock. That being said, listeners tend to categorize the music as trip-hop or idm, with overtones of dubstep and electro-pop.

In 2007 she was signed to AudioDose Records, and began writing hooks and verses with various rappers. She has since featured on several recording projects, collaborating and featuring with many artists, including Active I, J.Lee, Auraswon, Unlimited MC, Lefty Spitswick, Phonetic, Indijinis, Sicksteen, Reptyle, MC Faust, Smarty McSly, Dizzle Morrison, Mezus, and Top Left. In 2008, she became managing director for SPACE – a private venue located within Ground Zero Studios which has become a staple of Seattle’s underground nightlife scene. All while further engulfing herself in the world of music, she has been perfecting her craft as a solo artist.

Her debut album Ion Cannon is a full length record (LP) that conveys exactly what paradame is- a paradox building a paradigm shift; a dame; the marauder of rule. And this is just the beginning…