Midi Artist DegreeZero Releases Debut EP

(TN) - Out of the gate comes the highly anticipated EP from an original midi artist DegreeZero. The self-penned, self-produced album, “Beneath the Surface” takes you on a cosmic journey of electronics and catchy melodies.

With no influence left behind, DegreeZero aka, Derek Lefholz has been involved in music from his first steps. With a childhood of band rehearsals and gigs by his father’s band, Derek has seen the likes of many musicians. Continuous research and exploration of music, bands, practice and live shows has helped Derek develop the virtual group DegreeZero. “ I like the notion of having hundreds of instruments at your fingertips, as one does in today’s midi/digital era. The creation is left to you, it is, how far will you let your mind and experiences take you?”

With the EP “Beneath the Surface,” it is obvious just how far Derek’s sound design and creation has gone. With amazing song writing and a unique vision of electronic music genres, coupled with a stray from the traditional patterns of electronic music, DegreeZero creates an original style all his own. “The new song length is 7.0 minutes, the day of the three minute radio song is gone. It is time to move forward from the traditional lines of thinking, what once was, isn’t.”

With sights set on music licensing, DegreeZero has ambitions to license music for film, television, video games and commercials. The music itself is made for media, all you have to do is pop in your favorite movie or TV show turn down the sound and listen to the “Beneath the Surface” CD. It will take you on a magical journey of harmonics and sounds with melodies to boot. Feel free, by taking a dip “Beneath the Surface” to relax and unleash the insecurities of everyday life. “I create music that will allow you to escape and relax, “Adventure Music,” music that will take you places or enhance your current location, that is the point.”

The constant sounds don’t stop here, as DegreeZero is currently busy in the studio working on his follow-up, full-length release that will be preempted with a late 2007 single release. “With the single release I am targeting the global djs of the world. The first single will be an underground dance song for the clubs….the place where a plethora of my influence comes from.” Whether you are a kid or a kid at heart you will find sanctuary in the sounds of DegreeZero. All DegreeZero songs are currently available on ITunes, Rhapsody, Napster, eMusic and Sony among others.

For more information log onto www.degreezerorecords.com www.myspace.com/degreezeromusic or contact Miles Louis at Take The Reigns Media & Consulting milesttrmc@yahoo.com .