Twin Picks @ Big Mamou / 05.11.2011
28.10.2011Twin Picks aka Razvan Albu (vocals & rhythm guitar) and Cristi Donos (lead guitar), returns to Big Mamou (Bucharest, Splaiul Independentei 2B) on 05.11.2011 around 9:30 pm with a few new surprises. Bring your friends, mother, father, brothers, sisters, boyfriend or girlfriend and grab a beer with us!
Twin Picks debut
23.09.2011Twin Picks, the acoustic collaboration between Razvan Albu (vocals & rhythm guitar) and Cristi Donos (lead guitar), makes its debut at Big Mamou (Bucharest, Splaiul Independentei 2B) on 01.10.2011 at 10 pm. All are welcome to attend!
Twin Picks acoustic project!
02.06.2011We are excited to announce that Razvan has become the lead singer and rhythm guitarist for the Bucharest-based acoustic duo Twin Picks. The collaboration started in September 2011 following a rehearsal with up-and-coming guitarist Cristi Donos who built quite a reputation as the lead axe-wielder of the bands Old News and Blacklight. The plan is to focus on both covers...
Straw Man hits iTunes store and Amazon.com
31.12.2010For your convenience, Straw Man is finally available on iTunes store and Amazon.com! This is it folks, we've worked hard and made it happen, so that you may get your own copy for only $8.91! To buy the album on iTunes, click here; to get it on Amazon.com, click here.
Straw Man available via digital download
16.08.2010Razvan's new album, Straw Man, is available via digital download here. It will soon hit all major online media stores (i.e. iTunes Store, Amazon, Napster, etc.). We've decided to post free track samples on the website, in order to offer you a glimpse of this terrific record. These samples may be downloaded from the dedicated album page, accessible by clicking the "Latest album" link above, or by navigati...
Straw Man reviewed by www.muzicabuna.ro
21.07.2010The website www.muzicabuna.ro published a short article on Razvan's latest album, Straw Man. According to the article the record may seem dense upon its first listen, however in time it rewards the listener with some terrific music; as such, the album targets an audience "with high musical ambitions". The full review may be read here.
Razvan at Radio Romania
13.07.2010For those of you who missed Razvan's appearence at Radio Romania on 3 July 2010, you may find the entire recorded show here - including several tracks from the new album and 2 live performances, courtesy of radio host Andrei Partos. Below is an English translation of the synopsis published on the radio website: "On 29 December 2007 Razvan Albu joined us in the studio f...
Radio appearence on 2-3 July
02.07.2010Tune in to Radio Romania Actualitati (FM 105.3 or www.srr.ro) this Friday through Saturday (2-3 July) at midnight to hear Razvan talk about his new record Straw Man, listen to tracks from the new album and experience a live, unplugged rendition of the song Just Take It Slow. It will all take place during Andrei Partos' famous radio broadcast. Ten lucky listeners w...
Straw Man out today!
18.05.2010The new album from Razvan Albu, Straw Man, is out today! For more info, click the "Latest album" link above, or the dedicated album page under the music section. If you'd like a copy of the album, send us a quick note from the contact page and we'll get back to you. Soon enough we're hoping to post details on the official album launch party, so stay tuned! Razvan would like to thank: David ...
Straw Man cover art unveiled!
04.05.2010With little time left before the album Straw Man sees the light of day, I am proud to unveil the front page to the CD booklet. The photo and post-editing were done by my friend Dragod Fotache whom - I think - did a really good job. Of course, the booklet itself will contain more artwork that goes hand in hand with the music. Enjoy!
New and improved website!
15.03.2010Dear friends and fans: I am proud to introduce the new and improved www.razvanalbu.ro. The new design took quite a bit of time to complete, but I'm satisfied with the results. My new album Straw Man is practically finalized as well - we're still working on the graphics, but the music is done and done!Most recently I have begun a collaboration with a handful of talented musicians; we're...
Interview at Europa FM
26.02.2010In a recent interview for Europa FM, Razvan goes in-depth and talks about his background, influences, and upcoming album Straw Man. Don't miss your opportunity to get up close and personal with the artist! The entire article is available here.
A few words to my fans
26.02.2010I recently realized that my new album, called Straw Man and running 9 songs and ~32 minutes, took more than 8 months to record, mix and master. When that sunk in, I started listening to the little details in my new songs to try and figure out if it was really worth this time and effort. The conclusion was that to me, it was worth it.Straw Man is a wide concept album on media control and manipulation. It's heavier...