Los Angeles songwriter David Steinhart continues to build on his prolific career with his latest solo album titled, “Released”. With nearly 30 albums to his name as a solo artist and with the bands The Furious Seasons, Smart Brown Handbag, and Pop Art, Steinhart's extensive discography showcases his commitment to the craft. His enduring influence makes his work a compelling exploration for fans of well-crafted and thoughtful music. “Released” is a testament to his continued evolution as an artist.

Steinhart, who has been recording with his folk trio The Furious Seasons over the past decade, returns with his first solo effort since 2001’s album, “Clean”. “Released” features ten new songs of love, loss and hope and highlights his ongoing love of folk-tinged pop tunes, this time with lush full band arrangements and his customary rich lyrical imagery.

Produced by acclaimed, five-time Grammy winner Alfonso Rodenas, and performed by a group of talented musicians, Steinhart has crafted an album that nods to the albums of some of his favorite artists, Todd Rundgren, Harry Nilsson, Prefab Sprout and Elvis Costello. Steinhart’s voice navigates these songs with a crooner’s velvety touch. He is accompanied by the skilled playing of Paul Nelson on guitar, brother Jeff Steinhart on bass, William Gramling on keys, and Edoardo Tancredi on drums.

David Steinhart-Vocals, Guitar
Paul Nelson Electric Guitar
Alfonso Rodenas-Producer
Eduardo Tancredi-Drums
Jeff Steinhart-Bass
Will Gramling-Piano, Keys

“There’s a melancholy tone, a sweet sadness, a masterful turn of phrase and the songwriting is as good as anything I have heard.”
—Samantha Simonds-Ronceros/Noho Arts District

"The richly detailed lyrics deserve a careful listen, David Steinhart’s lead vocals are excellent, and the acoustic guitar work is a treat. "
—The Morton Report

"With jazzy elements underpinning the folkie vibe, the well-worn writing comes from the heart and the performance comes from the soul. Hard hitting stuff that doesn't need to be over played to make it's point, it's a celebration of direct simplicity that connects over and over and over."
— Midwest Record

"Shimmering acoustic guitars and assured vocals all over the place, but above all there are some excellent melodies to wrap around, showing what being rooted into a sound and having experience within it really means when it is transferred into sound."
—Spill Magazine

Reviews

For Released, his first solo release in almost a quarter century, Steinhart turned to Grammy-winning engineer and producer Alfonso Rodenas. The two friends assembled a studio band that capitalized on the talents of seasoned session keyboardist Will Gramling. “He played a ton of great parts, and a lot of them made it on the final mix, including the synth sounds,” says Steinhart. Read more
Today, David Steinhart releases his latest single, “Did You Just Say The Words?”. This track beautifully blends synth textures with a hint of twang and the smoothness of soft rock. The vocals are soulful and rich, conveying deep emotion as they weave through introspective lyrics about love and connection. Read more
Even for the most creative of artists, the well often eventually runs dry, but that time has not come for David Steinhart. And at the rate he’s going, it may never come, judging by his latest single, “Did You Say The Words?” Today, we’re helping to premiere the song’s music/lyric video, with the song an ode to realizing and appreciating what you already have. Read more
"This first single ‘Row’ is an upbeat piece of Power Pop which focuses on the topic of coming to terms with life changes, and how the necessity of living drives this forward.
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With a warm vocal approach, complemented by picturesque guitar playing, Steinhart shows how he maintains a loyal following over his impressive career. Read more
This song by David Steinhart delivers life’s most difficult truth: “I won’t see you again, I’m sure of it, It’s just not set up that way.” Easygoing and breezy, with an innovative structure, he drives the point home with velvet gloves, and it’s a great taste of the album to come. Read more
This song by David Steinhart delivers life’s most difficult truth: “I won’t see you again, I’m sure of it, It’s just not set up that way.” Easygoing and breezy, with an innovative structure, he drives the point home with velvet gloves, and it’s a great taste of the album to come. Read more
In his latest single, ‘Row,’ Los Angeles songwriter David Steinhart crafts a haunting blend of rhythm and harmony that makes you want to move while pondering deeper themes of loss and resilience. Read more
Today, David Steinhart releases his latest single, ‘Did You Just Say The Words?’. This track beautifully blends synth textures with a hint of twang and the smoothness of soft rock. The vocals are soulful and rich, conveying deep emotion as they weave through introspective lyrics about love and connection. Read more

“Steinhart's musical style is soft, finely crafted, windswept pop. He sings and writes, warm, literate, sober, preoccupied folk pop, always well-crafted, and full of small, conspicuous, workmanlike extras and an aptitude for unpretentious, poppy hooks.”

Jack Rabid
The Big Takeover