A Better Me - Rebecca Riedtmann

It's very exciting times ahead for our next LCM featured artist Surrey based Americana, Blues and Country singer-songwriter. Rebecca Riedtmann.  Rebecca is releasing her brand new single our LCM #SongOfTheDay 'A Better Me' and headlining an album pre-launch gig on Thursday 16th August at 229 in Great Portland Street. Special guests on the night include Peter Donegan and My Girl The River. The gig is hosted by our friends at Talentbanq. There are still a few places available, if you would like to come along. 

The beautiful 'A Better Me' ‘is taken from Rebecca's forthcoming debut album 'Not All Who Wander Have Lost Their Way’. Rebecca's heartfelt lyrics and smoky delivery are complemented by beautiful harp from Tom Moth, a key member of the world-conquering Florence and the Machine.Tom Moth has also performed with other LCM favourites like Paul Mosley. The short film animation, ‘Starless Night’ was made by Carl Luc Campbell.

Rebecca Riedtmann writes and plays enchanting Americana and soulful blues. She is currently looking forward to releasing her debut album. Surrey-based Rebecca has been steadily establishing her unique place on the UK Americana scene over the last few years. She has been seen on BBC1 TV and at the Isle of Wight Festival. Recent performances also include Black Deer Festival and venues such as the Bedford, the Brunswick and the Sound Lounge, where she was featured among artists to look out for in 2018 by journalist-broadcaster Paul Sexton.

https://www.rebeccarie.com/

Hold My Hand - Elizabeth and Jameson

We stay with fast rising UK duos with our next LCM featured artists Elizabeth and Jameson. Bedford based Hannah and Griff formed the new duo previously as 'Supermoon', before changing the name last year. Both are multi award winning as part of other established groups (Griff in Fred's House and Hannah in Said The Maiden). This is a very interesting new combination and one we think will do very well. As a taster our LCM #SongOfTheDay is the beautiful and tender new single 'Hold My Hand' taken from their four track 'The Second Phase' EP.  

Playing all over the UK with the trio Said The Maiden, Hannah Elizabeth's influences are very much planted within traditional folk roots.  This is in stark contrast to Griff Jameson's recent musical history, having penned a string of quirky rock/pop anthems for Fred's House. Together, Elizabeth & Jameson arguably offers the best of both backgrounds; this is simplistic, classic song writing at its best: a stripped back, harmony-driven sound with guitar, violin and exquisite vocals.

Having already opened up for the likes of Scott Matthews, Jon Allen, Bob Fox, Greg Russell, Jack Rutter and Richard Digance, the duo are also receiving critical acclaim for their debut EP ‘Supermoon’, along with an NMG Award nomination for Best Folk, Roots, Country & Acoustic Act… and an ever-growing fan base.

With a new limited edition live album recently released and a new EP planned, the future is looking rosey for Hannah and Griff. 

https://www.elizabethandjameson.co.uk/

Tears In The Rain - O and O

One of the fast rising duos currently in London are our next LCM featured artists the wonderful Americana Folk Pop couple O&O. O&O are Colorado-native, multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Obadiah Jones and Israeli vocalist, Orian Peled. The two met while studying for a Music BA at Paul McCartney’s Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts (LIPA) where they had the unique opportunity of a one-on-one songwriting session with Sir Paul. Obadiah and Orian have been very busy since settling in London. releasing some great and memorable music as well as performing around the UK, including some major Country, Americana and Folk festivals. Their live show features the duo's distinctive, close-harmony sound with an Americana flare, imagine Fleetwood Mac meets The Civil Wars. With a brand new EP promised, our LCM #SongOfTheDay is the beautiful and sublime 'Tears In The Rain'.

Obadiah and Orian comment “The video for ‘Tears In The Rain’ is our second collaboration with filmmakers Jordan Rawi (director) and William Fielding (director of photography). We shot the whole video in one day at the historic Clementi House in Notting Hill. We wanted the video to reflect the uncertainty of where the relationship in the song stands and add a haunting element. In the video, the two characters are in a mysterious pursuit of each other through the many rooms of the quirky house, but whether or not they could ever find each other again is open to the viewer’s interpretation.” 

After select shows in NYC, Nashville and Colorado, O&O relocated to London and released their debut single, 'Traveling' in June 2017. Featured on Chris Country Radio's New Music List and Richer Unsigned's Best of August 2017 playlist.Although new to the London scene, O&O have made their presence felt on the live music circuit this last year with support slots for artists such as Australian Music Award nominees, the Germein Sisters, ahead of the band's appearance at the 2017 Isle of Wight Festival.

Wasteland - Cerian ft Robert Taira Wilson

CERIAN ft. Robert Taira Wilson Debut single "Wasteland" out 27.07.2018 Recorded, engineered and mixed by John Merriman at Crown Lane Studios Mastered by Dave Turner at 360 Mastering INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/cerianmusic/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/cerianmusic TWITTER: https://twitter.com/CerianMusic YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/Cerian SOUNDCLOUD: https://soundcloud.com/cerianmusic

We have something very special for you today. Our LCM featured artist is the very talented London based singer-songwriter multi-instrumentalist Cerian  We had the absolute pleasure of having both Cerian and Daisy Chute headline our 5th anniversary gig recently. One of our favourite songs in their set was our LCM #SongOfTheDay the beautiful 'Wasteland'. Just released on Friday, it's Cerian's wonderful debut solo single. We love this version, which also features the very talented Robert Taira Wilson. Cerian is one of LCM 'Ones To Watch' in 2018.

Produced by Cerian, "Wasteland" has a dark ethereal folk pop feel; twinkling harp plucks are juxtaposed with its electronic manipulation, and intricate guitar contrasts with orchestral drums and eight-part choral backing. As the first of 5 songs to be released this year forming an EP entitled "Caught in the Dark" due for release in February 2019. 

A lifelong insomniac, Cerian is almost completely nocturnal, and these profoundly personal songs have grown out of her struggle with both the literal and internal darkness felt in the isolation of the early hours of the morning, when she would stay awake writing until dawn.

Written just as she was trying to gain the confidence to share her own music with the world for the first time, Wasteland explores those feelings of loneliness and paralysing fear. Cerian explains: “In the dead of the night, terrifying existentialism takes over: seemingly frozen in time, you feel unable to traverse the space between where you are and where you want to be. The precipice of the unknown future is calling, but you don’t know if you’re going to fly or fall, if you can find the courage to jump.”

Lyrically, it's the drama and fear of the unknown that draws you in: "The precipice calls me, singing my name, but it sounds like a warning; play it again". Featuring Robert Taira Wilson, the single showcases a soulful duet of Cerian and Robert's perfectly complemented voices dramatically building through entrancing soundscapes evocative of London Grammar and Active Child, to create a piece of beautifully crafted dark pop.

Having sung on Radiohead's latest album, and with artists such as U2, Sam Smith, Imogen Heap, Guy Sigsworth, Laura Mvula, Tom Chaplin and Amber Run, "Wasteland" represents Cerian's first offering as a solo artist in her own right.

Photo credit: Tom Leishman

http://www.cerianmusic.com/

Can We Just Pretend - Fred's House

With a new third album set for release later this year. our LCM featured band are the multi-award winning Cambridge based Fred's House. We have been huge fans and supporters of the band since we first met at Folkstock in 2013 and we are priviledged that they have headlined two LCM London gigs for us. Our LCM #SongOfTheDay is their brand new single and the second one from the new album, the personal and reflective 'Can We Just Pretend'. It ones of our favourite songs from their new live set. The video picks up the story from their first single 'Never Gonna Love You'. It was written by Griff Jameson and Alan Clarke and produced by Neil ‘Bugs’ Rodgers at Half Ton Studios. The video written, directed and edited by the very talented Reeta Varpama

If you would like to see the band live and we would highly recommend that you do, they will be performing at a number of festivals around the UK during the summer. Please check their website for all details.

http://fredshousemusic.co.uk/

Baggy Trousers - Little Sparrow

Always a firm favourite here at LCM is our next LCM featured artist Manchester based Little Sparrow. With a brand new EP 'Just 3' released today our LCM #SongOfTheDay is a great re-imagined cover of the Madness classic 'Baggy Trousers'. Katie is joined on the song by Robin Dewhurst on piano and Sarah Dale on cello and backing vocals. The new EP also includes the excellent 'Dry Your Eyes' and 'Tender'

Having released her debut album ‘Wishing Tree’ to critical acclaim and spending the next couple of years building on this through many successful live performances, Little Sparrow then decided to take some time out to write and record towards her highly anticipated follow up album, which she plans to release in 2019.

Her inspiration for creating the ‘Just 3’ EP was taken from the opportunity she was given in 2016 to perform on the Tim Peaks Diner stage at Kendal Calling as part of an event hosted by BBC Radio 6 & Radio 2 presenter Chris Hawkins.

Also appearing at the festival was much respected composer and musician Robin Dewhurst and suggestion was made by the organisers that Little Sparrow & Robin (along with cellist Sarah Dale) should create & record their own interpretation of 1980’s Madness single ‘Baggy Trousers’ and in addition perform it at the festival.

When performed live the team at Kendal Calling & Tim Peaks FM had this to say: “Little Sparrow & Robin performed the song live to a spellbound crowd on Chris Hawkins Tim Peaks
FM Show, creating a real ‘Kendal Calling’ moment. (It is) one of the best cover versions we have heard in years!"

Having enjoyed the experience they decided to seize this special opportunity to collaborate again and so, with the addition of two Little Sparrow originals, they have created a new EP entitled ‘Just 3’.

Recently, Katie made her debut as co-presenter on ‘The Sound Check’ - a pilot edition TV
showcase programme for new musical talent - alongside BBC Radio 6 Music & BBC Radio
2 presenter Chris Hawkins, recorded at Dock 10 Studios at Media City, Salford.

In December 2016 Little Sparrow was voted Laurel Canyon Music ‘Favourite New Artist of
The Year’ and also began 2017 with an appearance on BBC Breakfast.

She is currently busy writing & recording towards her second album which will be released
in 2019.

http://www.littlesparrow.org/

Up To You - Hattie Briggs

With the sun shining and the weather hot we a have perfect summer song for you from our next LCM featured artist London based singer-songwriter Hattie Briggs. Our LCM #SongOfTheDay is Hattie's excellent new single 'Up To You'. We love this one a lot here at LCM HQ. The official music video features Sophie Robertson, directed by Georgie Staight and filmed by Mann Bros. Media.

Hattie Briggs is a 25 year-old singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. Recently named Fender Undiscovered Artist of the Year 2017, she won the prize of supporting Lucy Rose at the prestigious O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire. Since making the decision to drop out of a Russian degree in her second year at Oxford University, she has released several EPs, two critically acclaimed albums, had airplay on BBC Radios 1, 2, and 6 Music, and embarked on tours around the UK, the Netherlands and the U.S.

During her travels she has supported some well known bands and artists, including chart topping duo, Ward Thomas, at the O2 London’s Brooklyn Bowl, Lauren Aquilina, Stornoway, Jamie N Commons, Seth Lakeman and Grant Nicholas (Feeder). Inspired by James Taylor, Joni Mitchell, Jeff Buckley and Foy Vance, Hattie writes and sings straight from the heart. Her crystalline vocals, and insightful lyrics resonate across all ages, rekindling old memories and capturing imaginations. Combined with catchy melody lines and a cheeky, charismatic stage presence, it's unsurprising the youngster is seriously impressing industry figures and fans alike.

http://www.hattiebriggs.co.uk/

Proto credit: Ian Wallman

Loose End - Me For Queen

Our LCM featured artist today is the lovely and talented Portugal based Mary Erskine, the wonderful Me For Queen. Our LCM #SongOfTheDay is Mary's brand new single and title track 'Loose End' taken from Mary's new album set for release in the autumn via Seahorse Music. 

Mary will be on a UK tour in September/October to support the album's release, with a London date at 1000 Island on the 3rd October

Mary is inspired by people and their stories. Growing up feral in rural Fife/Scotland in a big old house near the sea, she started writing songs when she was 13, around the same time that she started dressing herself. At this time music was her method of making her mark against four older siblings, and getting out of the washing up.

Years of classical training together with a Blues guitarist for a father make for an interesting mix of Soul and Folk. Me For Queen’s piano-based songs draw obvious comparisons to Regina Spektor and Carol King but manage to fuse hints of Kate Bush and Laura J Martin.

Pre-order the new album via Pledge music https://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/loose-end

http://www.meforqueen.com/

Walking On Fire - Lowes

We have been following very closely the progress of our next great LCM featured band LOWES since the autumn of 2016. We are delighted that they have recently released their debut four-track EP entitled 'Elements'. It's a follow up to their wonderful and critically acclaimed first single 'Awake At Night'. Our LCM #SongOfTheDay is the excellent 'new single "Walking On Fire" taken from the new EP, complete with a beautiful video filmed in Norway. We rate this band very highly and LOWES are one of our LCM 'Ones To Watch' in 2018.

Lowes are based in Lancaster and feature Evie Plumb, Jamie Walker, Luke Paget and Oliver Kane. We love Evie's vocals and songwriting. The band's vibe and sound reminds us of a cross between Rae Morris, Sia, London Grammar and Kate Bush. Let us know what you think?

Olalla - Blanco White

Our next LCM featured artist is the excellent London based singer-songwriter Josh Edwards better know as Blanco White. We love his fusion of South American and European styles. For our LCM #SongOfTheDay we have chosen Josh's new single the wonderful 'Olalla'.

If you would like to see Josh and his band in London, they will be headlining at Village Underground on the 13th November. On the same tour Josh will be heading to the US, Canada and Europe. Catch him live if you can....and as a top tip check out his 'Colder Heavens' EP.

Blanco White started as the solo project of Londoner Josh Edwards in 2014. After studying guitar in Cádiz (Spain), and later the Andean instrument the charango in Sucre (Bolivia), Edwards’ aim was to begin bringing together elements of Andalusian and Latin American music alongside influences closer to home

In early 2016 Blanco White released 'The Wind Rose' via Yucatan Records, a self-produced debut EP. A second EP 'Colder Heavens' was later recorded in the Autumn, this time with producer Ian Grimble (Bear's Den, Matt Corby, Daughter).

Wish I Knew You - The Revivalists

We head to a sultry New Orleans to met our next LCM featured artists the award winning indie rock band The Revivalists. Our LCM #SongOfTheDay is their game-changing big hit “Wish I Knew You,” a great song from their third album, "Men Amongst Mountains". Guided by dynamic percussion and punchy horns, the single features a contagious hook and feel-good chorus that has resonated with fans across all different genres.

Though the album was released in July of 2015 (debuting at No. 2 on the Billboard Alternative Albums chart), the band's break out single "Wish I Knew You" has a rare and undeniable staying power. The song steadily picked up steam in 2016 spending over 40 weeks on the Billboard Adult Alternative Chart where it peaked at #1 and maintained for multiple weeks. By 2017, the song crossed to Alternative radio rising quickly to #1 and breaking the Billboard chart record for most single-week spins ever at Alternative radio. “Wish I Knew You” then peaked inside the Top 15 at Adult Pop Radio and ultimately spent 9 weeks in the Billboard Hot 100. 

The meaning behind “Wish I Knew You” is up for debate and the band could not be happier about it. “Some of the best songs are the ones that don’t have just one meaning,” says vocalist David Shaw. “We love hearing all the different interpretations our fans have. Of course the song talks about the idea of wishing for more time together earlier in life, but we’ve heard all different takes on who that someone is, what the message means, and even what point of view the lyrics are coming from. We hope that people make our songs their own and ‘Wish I Knew You’ is like a canvas that our fans have filled with their imaginations and personal experiences. That is what we want our music to do.” 

The success of “Wish I Knew You” has opened many doors for the band, earning them praise from the likes of Rolling Stone, Entertainment Weekly, Buzzfeed, Flaunt, Paste and Interview, nabbing them a nod as a ‘YouTube Artist on the Rise,’ and landing them performances on Jimmy Kimmel Live! (the host called the song his “summer jam”), Conan, The Today Show, and The Ellen DeGeneres Show, where Shaw shared a rare and impromptu mid-performance dance with the star. "That was a surreal moment for us," he marvels. "Never in my wildest dreams did I think I’d be dancing with Ellen DeGeneres!”   

Comprised of acclaimed musicians David Shaw [lead vocals/guitar], Zack Feinberg [guitar], Andrew Campanelli [drums], George Gekas [bass], Ed Williams [pedal steel guitar], Rob Ingraham [saxophone], Michael Girardot [keyboard & trumpet], The Revivalists are recognized as an extraordinary live band. And while “Wish I Knew You” has had a seismic effect on their career, The Revivalists’ relentless touring over the past several years has played a major part in getting them to this point. 

The band has sold-out headlining tours in 2015, 2016, and 2017, and performed sets at such marquee festivals as Bonnaroo, Governor’s Ball, Outside Lands, and Austin City Limits. This past year they were invited to perform on the main stage at New Orleans’ Jazz Fest (after six years playing the second stage) for 40,000 people, attracted 5,000 fans to their show at Central Park’s SummerStage in New York City, and visited cities like Toronto for the first time playing to packed houses. 

Watch out too for their latest single 'It Was A Sin'.

Good Kisser - Lake Street Dive

We head to Brooklyn, New York today to meet our next LCM featured artists the wonderful Lake Street Dive. The band have recently released a great new album entitled 'Free Yourself Up', the second album with Nonesuch Records and a follow-up to their highly acclaimed 'Side Pony' We have been great fans of the band since the release of their 2014 album 'Bad Self Portraits'. Our LCM #SongOfTheDay is one of the very catchy lead singles 'Good Kisser'.

Lake Street Dive is a multigenre band that was founded in 2004 in Boston, Massachusetts. The band's original members are Rachael Price (lead vocals), Mike "McDuck" Olson (trumpet, guitar), Bridget Kearney (upright bass), and Mike Calabrese (drums). Akie Bermiss (keyboards) joined the band on tour in 2017 and is on their 2018 album. Lake Street Dive started at the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston. The band was named after a street with many dive bars in Olson's hometown of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The band tours in North America, Australia, and Europe from their base in Brooklyn

Dreaming With A Broken Heart - Lindsay Ell

Our LCM featured artist tonight is one of the fast rising stars of US Country the wonderful Lindsay Ell. Our LCM #SongOfTheDay is her latest single a cover of 'Dreaming With A Broken Heart' taken from her excellent brand new fantastic reworking of John Mayer's 'Continuum' album released on May 25th.. Also check out her great debut album 'The Project'.

For rising star Lindsay Ell, her debut album on Stoney Creek Records has been a long time coming … but you can’t rush personal discovery. Sent on a mission to unleash the vibrant, soul-bearing country artist long predicted by fans and critics alike, Lindsay's journey is now complete – and she calls the result simply, 'The Project'.

Comprised of 12 gripping, heart-on-her-sleeve tracks and produced by Sugarland’s Kristian Bush, The Project is the musical calling card Lindsay been working toward her whole life – from her childhood in Calgary, Alberta; through her time opening shows for blues legend Buddy Guy; and even with attention-grabbing country singles “Trippin’ On Us” and “By the Way.”

Grooving, diverse, and emotionally charged, it’s easy to hear what Lindsay means. The Project reveals every aspect of her abundant talent – from her fiery guitar prowess to her crisp, inviting vocals … and even her new knack for vulnerable song craft.

It’s funky, bluesy, and full of pop-country sweetness, but also delicate and – at times – brutally honest, as Lindsay's heart is placed front and center on each track. She embraces the anything-goes fun of country’s future but also holds fast to its traditions, focusing on real instruments and co-writing nine of The Project’s songs to create something both unique and self-assured. For the first time, Lindsay's music feels 100 percent “Lindsay,” and part of the reason for that is the growing up she’s done over the past few years.

The young star has traveled the world with The Band Perry and Luke Bryan, showcased her multi-instrumental dexterity as one of CMT’s Next Women of Country, and is currently trading guitar solos with Brad Paisley on his 2017 Weekend Warrior World Tour. Plus, she and country radio personality Bobby Bones went public about falling for each other, leading to an outpouring of support and inspiring her to open up like never before on her critically-acclaimed 2017 EP, Worth the Wait.

I Found You - Kina Grannis & Imaginary Future

We head to LA is meet our next LCM featured artists Kina Grannis & Imaginery Future. Kina is a US American singer-songwriter, guitarist and winner of the 2008 Doritos 'Crash the Super Bowl' contest. As a result of winning, she earned a recording contract with Interscope Records and had her music video played during the commercials of Super Bowl XLII. Our LCM #SongOfTheDay is the wonderful 'I Found You'. Let us know what you think? 

Kina joined Patreon, a site created by Jack Conte to provide artists a living via direct support, in April 2014. In April 2017, she created a record label entirely composed of her patrons and began creating an album funded by her supporters called KG Records. Kina began recording, producing, and releasing songs from the upcoming album throughout 2017. We are please to report that Kina's new album entitled 'In The Waiting' is due for release on June 29th.

https://www.patreon.com/kinagrannis

You Belong To Me - Alyse Black

Our LCM featured artist today is award-wining US singer-songwriter Alyse Black. Alyse's music is described as indie pop with jazz influences, in the vein of artists such as Fiona Apple, Regina Spektor and Norah Jones. Her song "Stood for Stand for", which was featured on Lyse's debut album Too Much & Too Lovely, won Billboard's 2007 World Song Contest in the Jazz category.

People keep saying that Alyse Black’s music "sounds like falling in love." That it sounds like acceptance and sensuality and raw vulnerable humanness. With an aching, soul-touching voice, her award-winning songs inspire people to goosebumps and wrap them up in velvet.

And there's a reason why people feel loved when they hear Alyse' music.  "I truly just love people. I love the human spirit. I love being alive, even though it is so hard," she explains. "We exist in a world of tattered love and precious hope. We all feel so broken. I want to look into each soul I meet and say, "I love you. Exactly like you are.""

Alyse started out belting Billie Holiday tunes a cappella on the streets of Pike Place Market in Seattle for pocket change. Since then, she's performed on NPR, recorded a commercial for Target, moved to Austin, won Billboard's Annual Songwriting Contest, had several songs placed in movies and TV shows, garnered an endorsement deal with Fishman Amps, and toured the country playing nearly 700 clubs, theaters, festivals, television shows and radio stations. She recently won The Recording Conservatory of Austin’s Top Singer-Songwriter Contest and ran a successful Kickstarter to fund her long-awaited next album.

Alyse just finished recording that third full-length album with producer Eric Rosse (Sara Barielles, Mary Lambert, Tori Amos), drummer Matt Chamberlain (Fiona Apple, Sarah McLachlan, Dido), and bassist Mark Browne (Patty Griffin, Emmylou Harris, Jewel).

You Don't Know - Katelyn Tarver

We head back to LA to meet our next LCM featured artist singer-songwriter and actress Katelyn Tarver. Katelyn released her second EP 'Tired Eyes' in March last year and our LCM #SongOfTheDay is the wonderful, reflective piano ballad and lead single 'You Don't Know'. It reminds us a lot of Missy Higgins.

Watch out for Katelyn's new single 'LY4L'

Sometimes - Kyan

Our next LCM featured artist is an excellent London based singer-songwriter and pianist Kyan. We were very impressed when he last saw him live at the UMA award press launch. Our LCM #SongOfTheDay is the lead single 'Sometimes' taken from his 'Remote View' EP. 

Watch out for Kyan's new AA side single 'Like A Summer' // 'Nothing Beyond' set for release on 25th May. 

Since choosing to give up his university place at Kings College, London to pursue a career in music, his focus on achieving his goal hasn't faltered. Inspired by the Stevie Wonder his mother played at home, a determined 10 year old Kyan taught himself to play piano on a tiny Casio keyboard. Unusually for a child, he skipped the stage of learning covers and started out by writing his own songs at the same time as teaching himself to play the piano in order to develop his original material.

Being awarded a £4000 grant from the Arts Council aged 15 convinced him that he had a talent worth exploring. This was further endorsed two years later when he was the winner of the UK Unsigned Singer/Songwriter 2006. In the summer of 2010 he reached the semi-finals of Sky 1's "Must Be the Music" with encouraging praise from judges Jamie Cullum “Britain needs talent like you… that was a real moment for me… we could teach each other some stuff”, and Dizzie Rascal “Your voice is wicked…”.

Kyan describes his style of music as intelligent pop, soul and RnB. Songwriter Guy Chambers likens his voice to “a mix between Seal, Chris Martin and Sting… He can definitely sing”. The feelings shared by his fans are echoed in the words of Tinie Tempah - “I can hear God in your voice bro”.

A prolific songwriter, he now has a catalogue in excess of 100 songs and growing. Kyan's songwriting is constantly evolving and maturing. Emotionally open and honest, his lyrics reveal the story of the day that song was written. He knows he has more to learn and more to give, “music truly is my life; I work every inch of it trying to be innovative and
creative. I recognise the great importance of the artist/fan relationship and I strive to give people what they want and enjoy, without ever compromising my own ideas. I usually write quite fast, an instinctive reaction to whatever has affected me that day - that's the way it works for me.”

Other music industry accolades; “he's got soul, he sings, he writes… a skilled instrumentalist, this guy is excellent” (Darwin Deez), and “fucking brilliant! Very John Legend but in his own unique way” (Evan Lamberg, EMI Publishing N. America) reflect the professionals' opinion that Kyan has a long and successful career ahead of him.

Walking On Water - Rita Coolidge (ft Keb'Mo')

Our LCM featured artist today is two time Grammy winning singer-songwriter and producer Rita Coolidge. Rita started a very intimate four day London residency at the Boisdale in Canary Wharf yesterday, which we highly recommend. The perfect host, a great night of music and a world class band (live review coming soon). Rita also released her fantastic new album 'Safe In The Arms Of Time' on May 4th and our LCM #SongOfTheDay is the first single 'Walking On Water' featuring the excellent four-time Grammy Award winner Kevin Roosevelt Moore aka Keb' Mo'. 

Hurts Like Paradise - Amy Lawton

We stay in sunny London today to meet our next LCM featured artist Amy Lawton, a wonderful new singer-songwriter originally from Manchester & Loughborough. Our LCM #SongOfTheDay is Amy's latest upbeat country pop single 'Hurts Like Paradise', which really reminds us of a early country-era Talyor Swift, Charlotte Campbell and Katie Nicholas. Amy wrote the song alongside the multi-platinum selling hit songwriter Matty Benbrook (Paolo Nutini, Jack Savoretti, Dido) and she has also worked with the likes of Dee Adams (Diana Vickers, Newton Faulkner), Jess Sherman (Ward Thomas), Pam Sheyne (Christina Aguilera, Corinne Bailey Rae) and Paul Herman (Dido).

Coming armed with experience well beyond her 20 years, Amy has been honing her craft on the London live scene, playing at venues all over the capital, including Ronnie Scott's, The Troubadour and many more. Her biggest show came as support to Jack Savoretti last year at London’s Cadogan Hall. More recently, she’s held a six-week residency at the West End nightspot Mahiki earlier this year. Also please check out Amy's debut single 'Undone' which received much praise when it was released last September.

Amy will be making her very first festival appearance this week at The Great Escape, where she will play The Chillout Sessions, Caffe Nero on Friday at 1pm. She’s also announced two London live shows and will play Ronnie Scott’s on June 5th and The Lock Tavern on June 12th. 

Here We Are - Lowes

We have been following very closely the progress of our next great LCM featured band LOWES since the autumn of 2016. We are delighted that they will be shortly releasing their debut four-track EP entitled 'Elements'. It's a follow up to their wonderful and critically acclaimed first single 'Awake At Night'. Our LCM #SongOfTheDay is the excellent 'Here We Are' the first single taken from the new EP, complete with a beautiful video filmed in Norway. We rate this band very highly and LOWES are one of our LCM 'Ones To Watch' in 2018.

Lowes are based in Lancaster and feature Evie Plumb, Jamie Walker, Luke Paget and Oliver Kane. We love Evie's vocals and songwriting. The band's vibe and sound reminds us of a cross between Rae Morris, Sia, London Grammar and Kate Bush. Let us know what you think?

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