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we are new jerusalem
2+ albums
acousticfolk
about
New Jerusalem started out as a side project from Mike Burns and Joel Lamb in 2008. The goal initially was to infuse folk and electronica music together in a way that hasn't already been done. With emotional lyrics as the focal point and a digital take as the color; the two have compiled a strong offering of songs for an entire record. Working now with Matthew Slaven of Clearfield Studios in Simi Valley, CA. "Love Overruled" is the title of the first single from the record; due to release late March 2009. It's heartfelt tone and political content over a very raw and live acoustic feel sets the mood for the album as a whole. While "Love Overruled" is in no way diving into the digital aspect of the record, it paves the way for the full length to be delivered in great strength. The album still untitled is planned to release late spring/ early summer 2009. Mike Burns was born in Lakeland, FL and was raised in 9 different states due to his parents being in the military. He found his way with music just as he was graduating from high school. Mike has been an active singer/songwriter in Los Angeles since 2004. Constantly learning from the hustle and bustle of the music scene that every musician encounters. In late 2006 he released his first full length record "Where The Heart Is" Produced by JP Hesser at Castaway7 Studios in Ventura, CA. It didn't take Mike long to discover that being the lead singer of a rock band just wasn't his thing. He then took "Where The Heart Is" on a 16 cit
