Von Robinson & His Own Universe

“The Jostle It EP is a pop-tastic set of songs complete with impressive arrangements drenched in melodic lines that pounce and pop in and out. Top that off with profound lyrics, candy-coated in comforting vocals and you have Von Robinson and His Own Universe. Robinson has pegged a sound that has more Beatles, Elvis Costello, & Elliott Smith sensibility than one should dare to shake a stick at. At the same time, he’s whooped his influences into ship-shape ala Elephant 6 Collective modernity. This band truly has created a universe of its own with a refreshing sense of contagious optimism inherent in the work. At the heart of it all, the lyrics add more valor to his body of work than many of his predecessors managed to achieve. On first listen, your eyes widen and a grin turns up the corners of your mouth. From the next listen on, Von Robinson’s own universe becomes one that welcomes the audience into intelligent, lyric and melody-driven bliss. With a background and career in design Robinson is the cornerstone of the group, with a rotating cast of backing musicians that share in his musical vision. These satellite musicians orbit around the gravitational pull of the master-mind that is Von Robinson to create a well-oiled rock and roll machine, willing to travel into your home towns and public gathering spaces to perform the amazing feat of their hip-stir-it-up show. Let your ears be the judge. (cue the sampler)”