Amanda Droste is no American Idol, and she is sure to let you know it on her sarcastically titled tune -”American Idle”. Just one of 10 gems on her first full-length album, “UNFAZED” has debuted to glowing reviews. Released February 14th, 2008 at www.AmandaDroste.com, it already has critics claiming, “Her brand of snappy pop-punk songs are better than most of the music out right now.” After working and writing with industry pro’s such as Sony’s own Andre Deyo (writer: Jennifer Lopez), and Jimmy Greco (writer/producer: Santana), Amanda sought out producer Bart Migal for her own project. Together they built strong rock songs with playful pop hooks, genuine lyrics and varied personas. The contrast of whispered intimate stories and forceful biting narratives means Amanda’s “Unfazed” is already drawing comparisons ranging from Liz Phair to Alanis. Though she “sounds far less pretentious and forced than Avril could ever hope to be.” So says TheBlackTambourine. Landing the cover of Good Times Magazine as one to watch in 2007, her face graced newsstands again for the March 2008 issue (distributing to over 1,500 locations in New York). With songs released in a sneak preview, “I Won’t Know” was voted one of NextBigHit.com’s “Best of 2006” while “American Idle” climbed to 6 all-time in pop rock at Garageband.com. Previously, her debut EP “Tide You Over” (2004) ranked 13th out of 72,838 artists on CDBABY.com, and was met with praise such as “Perfectly performed, expertly recorded intro effort”, so it is no surprise her latest album is generating interest again. A New York transplant, the Michigan native can be found performing with her band and acoustically at such legendary venues as: The Central Park Band Shell, Snitch, Crash Mansion, The Cutting Room and The Canal Room in NYC-she also recently added The Whiskey A Go Go and Genghis Cohen in L.A. to her conquests. Request her at a radio station near you. OTHER GARAGEBAND HONORS: Track of the Day on Oct 18, 2006 in Pop Rock 8 Rocking Track in Pop Rock, ALL TIME Best Female Vocals in Pop Rock, week of Sep 25, 2006 Best Bass in Pop Rock, week of Sep 25, 2006 Rocking Track overall, week of Sep 25, 2006 Rocking Track in Pop Rock, week of Sep 25, 2006 Grooviest Rhythm in Pop Rock, week of Sep 25, 2006 Best Female Vocals in Pop, week of Jul 17, 2006 Best Production in Pop, week of Jul 17, 2006 Rocking Track in Pop, week of Jul, 10 2006 Best Lyrics in Pop, week of May 1, 2006 Best Female Vocals overall, week of Sep 26, 2005 Best Female Vocals in Pop Rock, week of Sep 26, 2005