The Kondoors - Fallen Angel
LCM Song Of The Day: ‘Fallen Angel’ - The Kondoors
Our LCM featured track today is the latest single and title track from powerhouse singer-songwriters Jessica Greenfield and Gavin Conder, better known as The Kondoors. We love their perfect blend of Soul, RnB and Pop. They will be launching their latest EP ‘Fallen Angel’ at St.Pancas Old Church on the 25th September and there are a few tickets left if you would like to come along. Their special guests are the excellent Joe Slater and Ross Harris.
Jess Greenfield and Gavin Conder, The Kondoors, became a couple well before they became a duo. Indeed it wasn’t until they joined forces with producer Steve Brown (Rumer- Seasons of my Soul/Laura Mvula- Sing to the Moon) that their unique sound began to take shape.
The pair had long been writing and recording their own material drawing on a host of influences from Sam Cooke, Paolo Nutini and Marvin Gaye to Dusty Springfield and Tina Turner, but it was only when they decided to record Jess’ song, 'Forgiveness', that they discovered the spine-tingling effect of their voices combined. Inspired by the ups and downs of their own relationship, it takes their raw, organic feel to the next level.
Both Jess and Gavin have already established themselves as must-see live performers, with Jess being a member of Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, they have supported and worked with a roll call of big names including Paul Weller, Bryan Adams, E Street band’s Steve Van Zandt, Dire Straits’ John Illsley, Sam Smith, Rod Stewart, Rudimental, Imelda May and Take That. They have been heard on Radio 2, Radio 6 Music and across local radio and in 2015 aced it at Andy Murray's wedding. Their social media profile has seen them rack up over 100,000 views in only three days of their UK garage/acoustic video while similarly impressive figures have accompanied their Sky TV appearance and other songs.
Although a crowdfunding campaign is about to be launched for the vinyl release, the costs of the EP were supplied from their own wedding gifts. Having recently married they decided to use the money given to them to invest in both the EP and the forthcoming recording of their debut album at Monnow Valley studios in Monmouthshire.
Photo credit: Sharon Latham