Posts Tagged ‘singer songwriter’

JACK ROBERT HARDMAN – ” Nuclear Family “

Posted: January 17, 2015 in MUSIC
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Jack Robert Hardman writes and records his own unique brand of alternative pop from his ‘Aladdin’s Cave’ style home studio in Ascot. Flowing effortlessly between the intimate, the experimental, and the eccentric, his music is always catchy and always daring.

His 2014 release ‘The Great Unknown’ won him new fans and plaudits alike, and gaining an unprecedented 9/10 review from Americana UK. This success lead to him earning a spot on BBC 6music’s end of year ‘BEST OF 2014‘ show. His writing has matured, his themes are full of life, but his sound is as popular as ever.

With his creative ambition at an all time high, the multi-instrumentalist now has exciting plans to release new material. This will be followed up with a string of full band live dates, and will culminate with his debut appearances at  UK festivals this summer. Vote for Jack for airplay on Amazing Radio for his new song “Nuclear Family”

NOVO AMOR – ” Welcome To the Jungle ” and ” Callow “

Posted: January 17, 2015 in MUSIC
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This  Welcome To The Jungle isn’t remotely in the same vein as the classic rock song on which it’s based.  the wonderful Novo Amor  returns with this serene and beautiful alt-folk style, in a version of the track that aches with blues if ever we heard them. Never really thought we’d be saying that about a Guns N Roses song, but there you go. The UK-based alternative folk singer/songwriter Novo Amor, aka Ali Lacey, announces new single “Welcome To The Jungle.” The track is Novo Amor’s personal take on Guns’ n’ Roses iconic anthem. The song is in conjunction with the new AXE® BLACK campaign. Novo Amor’s version is presented in an advertisement in which he worked alongside director Nabil Elderkin whose credentials include Kanye West, Bon Iver and Frank Ocean. Novo Amor calls the original version a pop-culture phenomenon and is excited to put his own unique stamp on the powerful track. a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and producer who originates from the mountains of Wales. Amor also works as a sound designer where he often experiments with techniques, leading to compositions that consist of unconventional recording and instrumentation. Additionally, Amor records, produces and mixes his own music. Amor’s music is influenced by the likes of Tallest Man on Earth, Bon Iver, Daughter and Asgeir.

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NATHANIEL RATELIFF – ” Easy “

Posted: January 17, 2015 in MUSIC
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Nathaniel Rateliff is back!! Armed with new EP ‘Closer’, Nathaniel is set for six UK & Ireland dates in 2015 with his band, Joesph Pope (guitar), Pat Meese (drums) and Mark Shusterman (keys).

At the top of his game, his stunning new six-track EP ‘Closer’, is Rateliff at his most stripped back and personal. From the acoustic strums of ‘Liverpool’, to the more upbeat ‘Easy’ and live favourite ‘Closer’ these songs perfectly manifest the uniqueness of Nathaniel’s songwriting and musicianship.

JORDAN ALLEN – ” Set In Stone “

Posted: January 17, 2015 in MUSIC
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It would be easy, but lazy, to describe Jordan Allen as the half-way point between Alex Turner and Jake Bugg. That said, fans of Arctic Monkeys and Bugg will most likely find something in Allen’s songs of Northern accented dark nights and sharp lyrics that they approve of. Unsigned – but probably not for long!.

JAMES VINCENT McMORROW – ” Live at The Ace Hotel “

Posted: January 16, 2015 in MUSIC
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LIVE AT THE ACE HOTEL, LOS ANGELES

2014 was an incredible year, I’m so grateful to anyone who came to a show, bought/listened to Post Tropical, stopped me on the street to say hello and take a photo, or generally just made my life better.

I wanted to say thank you. So I thought, what would I want to get as a present?…. A video of a cat in a clown costume driving a ride along lawnmower?… umm, yes please. But it turns out it’s real difficult to get a cat into a costume. Plus cats are heavily unionised now.

So, thats not happening (yet). But, as a back up plan, we did have some great people come down to my last show of the year, at the Ace Hotel Theatre in Los Angeles. They recorded the entire show, it came out great, so here it is below, free to download for everyone who wants it. All I ask is that if you’re feeling it, that you share it. I’m incredibly proud of this show that we took all over the world for the last 12 months, and I want as many people to hear it as possible.

So yeah, you guys are the best, thank you again, i’ll see you in 2015. I got plans. James…..

BESS ATWELL – ” Untitled Demo “

Posted: January 16, 2015 in MUSIC
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The latter half of 2014 has seen Bess Atwell preparing her debut single, however it’s her healthy collection of bedroom demos on Soundcloud that have held us in baited breath. Timeless songs meet elements of Marika Hackman in Bess’ gorgeous folk breaths, including her outstanding covers, such as Paolo Nutini’s ‘Iron Sky’.

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Bess Atwell is a 19 year old acoustic act formerly known as ‘Bessie’. Having gained a significant audience for her music online, the singer/songwriter and guitarist is now gigging frequently in London, building up a more local fan base. Her debut single ‘A Thousand Lovers’ is set for release early 2015.

That said, she’ll almost induce tears with her own beautiful ballads, regaling honest lyrics on ‘2014’ – “I don’t want to change, it’s alright; rather lose myself than fight” – not least during the reflective ‘2014’. Her “untitled” demo is exceptionally moving too, but be sure to tick off ‘One Last Word’ and ‘One Day’ as you explore her dreamy and beautiful back catalogue.

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MARIKA HACKMAN – ” Claude’s Girl ” Gigwise Session

Posted: January 16, 2015 in MUSIC
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Marika Hackman’s ascent over the last two years has been wonderful to witness. Emerging as an ‘anti-folk’ prodigy at the tail end of 2012, her string of wonderful EP’s to date have showcased a stunning development, each new release showing a groundbreaking new trait to her ever-expanding sound. So I cannot wait for her debut album to be available titled “We Slept At Last”

BC CAMPLIGHT – ” You Should Have Gone To School “

Posted: January 13, 2015 in MUSIC
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B.C. Camplight is the moniker of songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Brian Christinzio based in Manchester, UK. His 2005 album “Hide, Run Away” was released by One Little Indian and featured Cynthia G. Mason on vocals. Lost treasure needn’t be found in the distant past; the 21st century hides many artists who disappeared into the great wide yonder. BC Camplight is one such example. The alter-ego of Americansinger songwriter Brian Christinzio released albums in 2005 and 2007, both gems of a certain psych-pop vintage, combining eloquent songwriting with a self-destructive bent. Christinzio certainly knew it – he’s described himself as, “the guy who blew it.”

But this sublime talent with the keening vocal and fearless approach to lyrical introspection has another chance. His new album ‘How To Die In The North’, recorded in his newly adopted home of Manchester, England, is a fantastically rich, stylistically diverse trip. From dramatic, layered pop to a haunted take on Sixties sunshine-pop, Originally from New Jersey, Christinzio started playing piano aged just four, inspired by his mum’s Jerry Lee Lewis and Nilsson records and his Dad’s classical collection. Depression and crippling hypochondria clashed with captaining the football team and a penchant for boxing. Post-school, he fell in with people, “willing to go through shit to be a musician,” which saw him relocate to Philadelphia where he occasionally played live with Philly faves The War On Drugs and guested on Sharon Van Etten’s album ‘Epic’.

He’s already done two sessions for long-term fan Marc Riley at BBC 6 Music, which featured Christinzio’s band of Mancunians who he met at The Castle Hotel pub, a watering hole in the city centre particularly popular with musicians. Christinzio also heard John Grant’s album on the jukebox there, which encouraged him to approach Bella Union. Grant’s cocktail of depression and self-sabotage thwarted an outrageous talent, but he took his second chance. The same deserves to happen to Christinzio,

Bella Union are excited to announce the release of How To Die In The North, the new album from maverick songwriter BC Camplight, on 19th January.

 

WAXAHATCHEE – ” Air “

Posted: January 13, 2015 in MUSIC
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Few songwriters capture the feelings of directionlessness and transition quite like Waxahatchee’s Katie Crutchfield. Katie Crutchfield has announced a new Waxahatchee album, Ivy Tripp, out on April 7th from her new label, Merge Records. She produced her new record once again with Swearin’ members Kyle Gilbride and Keith Spencer, who both worked as co-producers on the last Waxahatchee album, “Cerulean Salt”. Along with the album announcement, she also shared a new track called “Air”.

Ivy Tripp has been described as a “developed and aged version of Waxahatchee.” “My life has changed a lot in the last two years, and it’s been hard for me to process my feelings other than by writing songs,” says Crutchfield in a press release. “I think a running theme (of Ivy Tripp) is steadying yourself on shaky ground and reminding yourself that you have control in situations that seem overwhelming, or just being cognizant in moments of deep confusion or sadness, and learning to really feel emotions and to grow from that.”

In support of the new album, Waxahatchee will embark on a US tour with The Goodbye Party and Girlpool. Looks like this spring will be a season filled with raw indie-rock feels.

 

LUKE ELLIOT – ” Provisions ” EP

Posted: January 12, 2015 in MUSIC
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EP, Provisions, was released last summer, and earned him many new admirers, including legendary producer John Agnello (War On Drugs, Kurt Vile, Dinosaur Jr., Sonic Youth) who signed on to produce Elliot’s debut full-length. That album, which is currently under construction, is expected to be released sometime this fall. Luke Elliot’s music has been steadily gaining more and more attention since his debut EP, “Death of a Widow,” was released by Yerbird Records in 2010. The EP gained him a dedicated fan base that followed him through a circuit of venues across the Northeast. The music, comprised of an eclectic mix of genres and ideas, gained him critical acclaim as an artist to pay attention to. Beginning in New York’s Lower East Side, Elliot and his band quickly made their way from the dive bar scene to some of New York’s more popular venues, from the Mercury Lounge to Webster Hall. Gaining a reputation as an ever-evolving live act, they began gaining popularity in Philadelphia, headlining venues such as the North Star, and the World Cafe Live.

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An outstanding follow-up to a superb debut, ‘Provisions’ offers further proof that Luke Elliot is destined to be a force to be reckoned with, and soon. Elliot possesses obvious ability when it comes to varying tone and temperament, as he proves so adeptly… Incidentally, the aforementioned “To Feel Your Love” is not the Dylan song of the same name, even though Elliot shows he can emulate the Master’s art of imagery ever so succinctly… Elliot’s melodies are often probing and austere, but they never remain at arms length… an astute blend of suggestion and seduction. (No Depression)

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