Orem The Sink

Overview

Genre: Folk/Indie Rock
Location: Covina, CA
Set Length: 25-90 minutes (available for multiple sets)
Performance Type: Solo/band for larger gigs

Bio

Orem The Sink is the freak folk/indie rock solo project of singer-songwriter Tony Ortega. The band's lineup has taken various forms over time, often shaped by environment and featuring guest musicians in both live performances and recordings. After a decade-long hiatus in the 2010s, Orem returned with a two-song EP following the pandemic and has since reformed as a full-fledged vehicle, continuing its original model and themes.

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Highlights

• Opened for Kimya Dawson, Little Wings, Scout Niblett, and Thanksgiving, and toured with Finn Riggins.
• "Uni-versal lyrics of the like wave and ebb in some real, sweet, imperfect male vocals over and under some eerie minimalist hypnotica that’s pasted together by folk-rooted riffs (and a plump reggae bass-line in ‘So The Ground’). Hear ye, eary denizens! Planets shall expand yer universe." (KSPC review of 'Planets' [2007 version])

Technical

Setup: Vocal and electric guitar
Needs: PA with either a)two XLR inputs or b)one XLR input (for guitar's DI output) and 1 microphone with stand.
Load-in Time: 5-10 minutes (including sound check)