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We’ve heard enough about Generations X and Y—get ready for Generation Yoni. Thanks to his angsty, edgy modern rock anthem “Twentysomething,” the Florida based singer-songwriter is boldly giving voice to the frustration of his peers, ambitious and restless college grads eager to conquer the world but running into roadblocks and hairpin curves along the way.
Originally released on Yoni’s 2006 EP Ready For More, “Twentysomething” was licensed by MTV for use on their shows Real World, Road Rules and Real World/Road Rules Extreme Challenge. It was also requested for use on the Oxygen Network’s Bad Girls Club and is getting play on PBS’ Roadtrip Nation. The singer, whose last name is Leviatan, had originally submitted the tune for a contest at broadjam.com, an online indie-music showcase. Winning submissions were included on a compilation titled College Credit: Indie Rock 101. “Twentysomething” was the top vote getter and received major college radio airplay which led to the TV placements.
Following on the success of “Twentysomething,” Yoni's recently released full-length debut album Extra Credit features a re-mastered version of this track and two other songs from Ready For More, “Tales of Higher Learning” and his cool pop/punk libertarian rant “Let The Devil Know,” which will be played in the final scene/end credits of the upcoming indie film “One-Eyed Monster” starring Ron Jeremy.
The post-college transition theme permeates throughout Extra Credit which has been picked up for licensing by MTV's The Hills, Newport Harbor: The Real Orange County, My Super Sweet 16, and Human Giant, plus Lifetime's America's Psychic Challenge in addition to all the original shows that licensed “Twentysomething.” As one South Florida music editor says, “Yoni’s music coveys the experiences of post-college life better than any other pop singer who comes to mind.”
These tunes have helped him build a passionate following (of all ages, not just 20somethings!) as he’s performed a wide variety of acoustic, duo and full band gigs at venues throughout South Florida, including Automatic Slim’s and Purdy Lounge in South Beach and Tobacco Road, a downtown Miami staple of live music for 95 years. Yoni also hosted a CD release party for Extra Credit at Revolution in Fort Lauderdale, which has featured a wide variety of major artists, including Matisyahu, Pink and John Legend.
Since its release Extra Credit has received airplay on over 200 college stations nationwide and propelled Yoni to the forefront of South Florida’s independent music scene. In the past year, Yoni, who was profiled recently on South Florida’s popular entertainment news show Deco Drive and featured on the cover of the Broward-Palm Beach New Times, has played at the Red Gorilla Music Fest during SXSW, the University of Florida's IRHAPalooza festival, and was also asked to perform with award winning singer-songwriter Ellen Bukstel at a Barack Obama rally in Miami. Yoni is currently working on new material while playing shows throughout the southeast region including a residency at South Beach's oldest music club, Jazid.
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