The original pop/rock music of singer / songwriter / guitarist, Anthony Franze, digs down deep into his soul to deliver a direct communication of frustration, fear, love, and realization. His use of sound dynamics --- from light acoustic-guitar filled verses to the powerful punch of electric guitar in his choruses --- aids in the cathartic release of tension, delivering a shot of emotion straight to the heart...and soul of the listener...a trademark of his style. His music has a serious overtone...a sense of urgency which is concrete testimony to the fact that Anthony has not chosen music...but rather, music has chosen him. Although he initially writes to battle the issues which stem from his own life, he believes that a song, once complete, is heartfelt communication which needs to be released and shared in order to ease the pain or share in the joy of others.
Anthony currently resides in Los Angeles, California where he continues writing and recording for AntMan while also collaborating and recording with long-time friend and excellent guitarist / singer / songwriter, Jim Timbers, in their original pop/rock group called Lavender whose songs have recently been making the rounds in the rock scenes of the U.K., France, Germany, and Italy.