MEDEA was a torchy, sinister & dramatic electric-jazzy-folk-rock band from Philadelphia PA, featuring singer/lyricist Irene Lambrou, pianist/guitarist/producer Pat Robinson, guitarist Tony Winkler, bassist Rich Curtis & drummer Pat Domanico. Since its inception in 1999, Medea was graced by the talents of many other players, including bassist Glenn Marrazzo, drummers Bob McKeown & Shane Fogelman, and guitarists Michael Ghantt, John Gorbe & Bill Monach. Over the years, MEDEA made three well-received albums of original music. MEDEA has been on hiatus since 2013, while its last members pursue other projects. In 2012, Medea released Some Other Life, the long-awaited follow-up to 2003's The Miracle Line and 1999's Dreams & Revelations. Official website at medeamusic.net. Past press: PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER: “The quintet Medea plays dreamy elegant pop highlighted by the burnished alto of lead singer Irene Lambrou.” PHILADELPHIA DAILY NEWS: “Fronted by the throaty, dramatic thrush Irene Lambrou, Medea will put a spell on you with their dreamy music I’d dub ‘goth-elegant.’… Lush keyboard flourishes, buzzy Jorma Kaukonen-style guitar and a slick rhythm section add to a production sheen so finessed a major label could put out this set with pride. Fans of classically-influenced popsters such as October Project, (early) King Crimson and Renaissance will like ‘em. So, too, will devotees of Heart, Indigo Girls and Sade. Grade: A.” PHILA CITYPAPER: "TheMiracle Line has a clean, folky, XPN vibe, full of ethereal lyrical ruminations and layered harmonies. Like the Nields on Zoloft..." PHILA CITYPAPER: "The nicest ballad-band in town? That could be Medea... dreamy but sinister electro-jazzy folk..." BUCKS COUNTY COURIER TIMES: "...dreamy, reflective and sultry, its jazzy, progressive-tinged pop best played in a dark room late at night. The Miracle Line is the extremely accessible follow-up to Dreams & Revelations, which received glowing Philadelphia-area reviews and radio airplay on WXPN 88.5 FM...." SONGWRITER'S MONTHLY: “Irene is a captivating vocalist. Her sultry vocals heat the music to a passionate degree. The musicians ride her waves creating an album rich in dynamics.” GET FANCY MAGAZINE: “They are absolutely enchanting, with ethereal, mesmerizing music providing the background to singer Irene Lambrou’s amazing vocals.” GOGIRLS.COM: “A searing lounge act piano/vocal duo has met a rock ‘n’ roll rhythm section, and the result is undeniably magical.” INDIE-MUSIC.COM: “This is gorgeous…These songs will make you dream, and you’ll be led barefoot along cobblestone streets in the fog…Don’t try to categorize it. Just listen and feel.” BUCKS COUNTY COURIER TIMES: “Medea has crafted a sound that deserves to be heard: a mesmerizing blend of rock, pop and jazz highlighted by mystical lyrics and Irene Lambrou’s alternately sultry and haunting vocals.” PHILLYMUSIC.COM: "[T]heir songs evoke a more ethereal feel with a progressive edge . . Lambrou's silky vocals glide over each peak and cascade into the forest floor like a misty spiritual visit from the dreamworld . . Robinson brings flight to the music as a hawk riding the thermals, high coasting rides with wings outstretched into twisting dives for prey . . .Marrazzo weaves cello-like fretless waterflow over riverstones which at times allows a little whitewater to appear . . .Ghantt calls out from the darkness of the woods with mysterious cries and wails . . .[Their] music does possess a refreshing uniqueness . . .Longing, frustration, discovery and pontification alike live here." LEGAL INTELLIGENCER: "Lambrou's rich colorful singing voice works powerfully with Robinson's carefully constructed chord progressions and the rest of the band's polished musicianship." MUSICAL DISCOVERIES: “Medea’s debut album is an exceptional collection of original progressive rock-oriented tunes that blend dynamic instrumentals with tremendous vocal work… Highly recommended.”