Lauren Jenkins - No Saint

LCM Song Of The Day: ‘No Saint’ - Lauren Jenkins

Signed to Big Machine Records and with a wonderful debut album ‘No Saint’ set for release this Friday, our LCM featured artist today is fast-rising Texan singer-songwriter Lauren Jenkins. As a perfect introduction for this new C2C star, the heartfelt and reflective title track ‘No Saint’ highlights Lauren’s future promise.

Music has always been her constant road companion for Lauren. By 15, she was hitting the clubs up and down the East Coast, playing each night for just one new fan. By 17, she was making regular trips to New York City, before making the move official. While there studying acting, music was never an afterthought, but the goal. Burning the late night oil, Lauren would showcase her new music at the legendary New York clubs, The Bitter End, The Living Room and anywhere that gave her a mic to sing. During this time, some of her songs made their way into the hands of Scott Borchetta and his Big Machine Label Group (Taylor Swift, Florida Georgia Line, Tim McGraw). With a call, a flight and dinner, Big Machine knew they wanted to be to be a rider on her musical voyage and offered her a record deal on Big Machine.

Released in late 2016, Lauren’s debut EP ‘The Nashville Sessions’ is a testament to the ability to further break down those genre barriers in cool, exciting new ways. Penning four of the six tracks, Lauren showcases unfiltered lyrics through alluring vocals, creating a fusion of soulful vibrancy. The glamorous songstress blends her traditional Country roots with Americana influences to seamlessly transition between cheerful melodies one moment and expressions of raw emotion the next.

https://www.laurenjenkins.com

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Lainey Wilson - Dreamcatcher

LCM Song Of The Day: ‘Dreamcatcher’ - Lainey Wilson

Another fast-rising star at C2C this year was Louisiana born but now Nashville based singer-songwriter Lainey Wilson. Signed to BBR Music Group’s flagship imprint, ‘Broken Bow Records, Lainey has spent years honing her song craft and developing her own “bell bottom country” sound, which is unapologetic, gritty, free-spirited, and exemplary of both her personality and her preferred fashion aesthetic. We love this live version of ‘Dreamcatcher’ taken from her self titled EP released last April.

We rate Lainey very highly and we are pleased to announce that she is one of LCM ‘One to Watch’ in 2019.

Hailing from the rural farming community of Baskin, Louisiana (pop. 300), where her family has tilled the land for five generations, Lainey cultivated her tenacious work ethic just as her family cultivated corn, wheat, soybeans, oats, and more. She learned that daily chores on the farm were a family affair and every member had to do their part.

Music was also a family affair. Lainey’s father played guitar, her mother loved to dance, and her grandparents often took her to bluegrass festivals. She wrote her first song at age nine, and her dad taught her how to play guitar at age 11. Wilson’s love for writing and performing continued to grow as she booked herself gigs throughout high school, even working for a stint as a Hannah Montana impersonator performing at children’s birthday parties and events – with Lainey Wilson the artist opening for Montana, of course.

It wasn’t long until Lainey moved to Nashville to pursue her dream of making music, with little more to her name than that dream and a Flagstaff bumper-pull travel trailer. She lived in that camper outside of a longtime family friend’s recording studio for three years. It was during this time that Lainey began to make inroads with Nashville’s tight-knit songwriting community, forging invaluable creative relationships with other up-and-coming songwriters in town and steadily developing her own voice as both a writer and an artist.

https://www.laineywilson.com

Cerian - Seasons

LCM Song Of The Day: ‘Seasons’ - Cerian

Our featured track today is the beautiful and new ethereal single from London based singer-songwriter Cerian. Inspired by three lines of poetry by Lewis Carroll: "In a Wonderland they lie, Dreaming as the days go by, Dreaming as the Summers die."

With Lewis Carroll's ‘Alice in Wonderland’ as a starting point, and using the seasons as a metaphor for love and the passage of time, this video was mainly filmed on location in Poland, where the amazing verdant greens echoed the vivid colour references in the song. The video was directed and produced by Bartek Podkowa (Seven Hills Films).

If you would like to see Cerian live in London, she will be joining the HEARD collective on Thursday (March 7th) at The Slaughtered Lamb for the released of their new single to celebrate International Women’s Day. Also Heard will be at the Green Note on April 17th and Cerian’s final gig of the spring will be at St. John’s Church, Hoxton on May 18th.

Photo credit: Camille Beglin

http://www.cerianmusic.com

Freya Ridings - You Mean The World To Me

LCM Song Of The Day: ‘You Mean The World To Me’ - Freya Ridings

We love this emotionally charged latest single from London based singer-songwriter and one of the UK latest breakout artists, Freya Ridings. It’s a song about struggling to show the one closest to you just how much you love them and taken from her self titled debut album set for release on May 31st. The video stars Maisie Williams and was directed by Lena Hedley who both star in the HBO hit series ‘Games Of Thrones’

If you would like to see Freya live in London, she is headlining at The Roundhouse on the 11th March.

Lena comments “I had such an emotional response to Freya’s voice and the song. We had a few versions of this video, some were considered too dark, I think we achieved a version that allows us to see Freya in a raw emotional performance. And the family element is what the song is all about.”

Produced by Greg Kurstin (Adele / Sia / Liam Gallagher / Pink) and mixed by Tom Elmhirst (Adele / Amy Winehouse), the stunning new ballad ‘You Mean The World To Me’ was originally written by Freya in her front room about a time when her mum was unwell.

Freya explains “When I heard that Lena Headey and Maisie Williams wanted to work on the music video for the new single I was beyond humbled. This is a hugely personal and emotional song for me – I’m just in awe of the emotionally intelligent strong women that worked on it, which also reflects the woman it was originally written about – my mum”.

Freya has just embarked on her biggest sold-out headline tour to date with over 14,000 tickets sold – it kicked off in Cork last night and includes a date at London’s Roundhouse on 11th March 2019. Plus, Freya has been confirmed to play at all the big festivals this Summer, including Isle Of Wight, Latitude and Wilderness.

Freya’s talents have already been recognised by a variety of influential fans; a collaboration with British fashion designer Richard Quinn at London Fashion Week this month; a performance in the US on The Late Late Show with James Corden at the beginning of the year; TV appearances in the UK on Sports Personality of the Year, Stand Up To Cancer and Top of the Pops; and an invitation to feature on the MJ Cole track ‘Waking Up’. Freya’s single ‘Lost Without You’ was added to BBC Radio 1, Radio 2 and Capital FM playlist, played by Heart, Smooth FM and Bauer network and she was the No.1 artist in the Independent singles chart in 2018.

https://freyaridings.com

Alesund - Pins and Needles

LCM Song Of The Day: ‘Pins & Needles’ - Alesund

We head to Bristol today to meet dreamscape pioneers Ålesund. The band have recently released their debut EP ‘Shift & Flux’ on 15th Feb 2019. The EP is a collection of beautifully crafted songs with a sparse, Nordic undercurrent. Immersive sound; rolling drums; intricate guitar work; and soaring vocals, Our featured track today is the fourth single from their new EP ‘Pins & Needles’. We love the atmospheric vocals full of reverb accompanied by piano. It slowly builds throughout the track to a fitting climax. We think there are shades of Kate Bush.

Thanks to Shay Rowan for the recommendation.

Alesund are an atmospheric force from the trip hop heartland that create expansive, emotive and exhilarating sound worlds.It is available to download, purchase and stream on all major platforms. Their singles have been greatly received by fans and critics over the past few months and they are excited to finally share the full EP. After a busy year of studio work, a summer of festivals, a string of sell out shows and a plays on BBC Bristol, BBC Introducing and a stream of regional radio shows they are already busying themselves on the follow up record.

“Comprising of Bristol scene stalwarts Alba Torriset (Toyface); Lloyd Starr (Madilan); Paul Hopkins (Little Thief, Sam Green and the Midnight Heist); and Carlos Coronado (Loralie). Ålesund’s name was inspired by front woman Alba’s Norwegian heritage and is the name of the beautiful west coast town her father grew up in. The scenery of the fjords and mountains seemed to reflect the atmospheric music the band were making (pronounced ‘Aww-le-sund’)”

Photo credit: Antonio Petronzio

http://www.alesundmusic.com

Jamestown Revival - Crazy World (Judgement Day)

LCM Song Of The Day: ‘Crazy World (Judgement Day) - Jamestown Revival

Our featured artists today are one of our favourite US duos, Austin Texas based Jamestown Revival. ‘Crazy World’ is the first song from their upcoming third album ‘San Isabel’ set for release later this year.

Jon and Zach comment “Crazy World’ is a song meant for contemplation. At its core, the song is about feeling a bit helpless; feeling like there’s nothing we can do to stop the news from just repeating itself. It’s the bar stool conversation you might have with a stranger as another dismal headline makes its way across the TV screen. Yeah man, it’s still a crazy world… It’s not finger-pointing in any one direction, but a call to action for everyone one of us to reflect and consider our role in this current state of affairs.”

https://jamestownrevival.com

Elizabeth and Jameson - Picture

LCM Song Of The Day: ‘Pictures’ - Elizabeth & Jameson

Perfect for a sunny Sunday is ‘Pictures’ the latest song from Hannah and Griff. We love the use of the new bi-directional condenser mic which creates a lovely rich and 3D sound, The live video is taken from a recent Myrtle session. It is the first in a three video series.

'Picture' is a new song written for our Whitby Project, inspired by the work of photographer Frank Meadow Sutcliffe who lived and worked in Whitby during the late 19th century. Sutcliffe became renowned for his ability to capture images which illustrated 'real life' in Whitby.

Hannah and Griff are currently touring the UK and their London date is at the Green Note on May 1st. Also watch out for new music coming very soon.

Please check their website for all other tour dates.

https://www.elizabethandjameson.co.uk

Jimmie Allen and Abby Anderson - Shallow

LCM Song Of The Day: ‘Shallow’ - Jimmie Allen and Abby Anderson

We love this new cover of ‘Shallow’ by two very fast rising US Country music stars Jimmie Allen and Abby Anderson released yesterday. The song was written by Lady Gaga with Mark Ronson, Anthony Rossomondo and Andrew Wyatt. Both Jimmie and Abby will be at C2C in London in March….catch them if you can.

Big thanks to Luke Roberts at Lime Tree PR for sending us the song and video.

On the heels of the release of his second single “Make Me Want To,” now in its fourth week at Country radio, and a first-time nomination this week for New Male Artist of the Year at the upcoming ACM Awards, country music breakout Jimmie Allen and fellow country newcomer Abby Anderson have released their own cover of the hit song “Shallow.” The GRAMMY and Golden Globe winning smash performed by Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper in the critically acclaimed and Oscar nominated film “A Star is Born” is up for “Best Original Song” at the 91st Academy Awards ceremony airing this Sunday, February 24.

The accompanying video shows a split screen of Allen and Anderson going about their daily lives before uniting in the studio to deliver the passionately soulful chorus together in perfect harmony. Watch the video here.

“‘A Star is Born’ was one of my favorites from last year, and the performance of this song in the film really moved me as an artist,” shares Allen. “I had chills! Getting to cover ‘Shallow’ with my good friend Abby was such a cool experience. She’s an incredible vocalist, and I’m excited for fans to hear our take on the song.”

“I think I speak for everyone when I say that I bawled like a baby during ‘A Star Is Born.’ The song ‘Shallow’ immediately stood out to me,” says Anderson. “When Jimmie called and asked if I would sing on this song with him, I was honored. I mean I’m no Lady Gaga, but working on this with Jimmie, who pours his whole heart into a song vocally, was an absolute joy.”

Allen burst onto the country music scene with his breakout three-week No. 1 debut single, “Best Shot,” described by Rolling Stone as a “rare honest love song, with a catchy, melodic chorus that flirts with pop-rock power balladry,” and enabled the Delaware native to etch his name in history as the first black artist to launch their career with a No. 1 at Country radio.

The pop-infused follow up single, “Make Me Want To,” is the second from Allen’s Stoney Creek Records / BBR Music Group debut album Mercury Lane, which The New York Times asserts is one of 2018’s strongest and describes it as “a conventional country album, filled with songs about the small details.” Allen is currently supporting Kane Brown on his Live Forever Tour where he continues to break new ground for African-American country artists. He will also be hitting the road this summer as support on Chris Young’s Raised on Country Tour and Rascal Flatts’ Summer Playlist Tour.

Named one of The Bobby Bones Show’s “Class of 2019,” Abby Anderson is also one of MusicRow’s “Next Big Thing for 2019,” and is included in Sounds Like Nashville’s “19 New Country Artists to Watch in 2019,” NYCountry Swag’s “2019 Artists to Watch” and Country Music Tattle Tale’s “Artists to Watch in 2019.” Armed with that support, Anderson is set to take the stage at several music festivals this year including Stagecoach, Tortuga Music Festival, Country Thunder, and Off the Rails Country Music Fest. Making her first international appearance, Anderson is due to perform at C2C in London, UK on March 8. Finishing up in the recording studio now, Anderson is set to release new music on Black River Entertainment this spring.

Photo credit: Austin Peckham

Judah and the Lion (ft. Kasey Musgraves) - Pictures

LCM Song of The Day: ‘Pictures’ - Judah & the Lion (ft. Kacey Musgraves)

When Nashville based trio Judah & The Lion recruited Kacey Musgraves for their latest single, ‘Pictures’, they didn’t realise that their new collaborator would soon become a four-time Grammy winner by the time the song was released.

Accolades aside, the track is a beautifully heartbreaking ballad that deals with the topic of divorce and deceit. Singer Judah Akers trades verses and choruses with the country star before coming together in harmony to sing the gut-wrenching line: "And I hate that I'm taking our pictures off the wall."

Akers explained the song's origin in a statement, admitting it came to him when his family was coming apart at the seams. “I had a really deep moment with my mom when she called me and broke down bawling about how hard it was to move from our family house,” He explained. “I wrote the song from her perspective and it came in a flood, in five minutes, right after the call. I needed to write it because I was heartsick."

https://judahandthelion.com

Manchester Orchestra - I Know How To Speak

LCM Song Of The Day: ‘I Know How To Speak’ - Manchester Orchestra

Our LCM featured track today is a beautiful acoustic and stripped version of ‘I Know How To Speak’ by the Atlanta based the Manchester Orchestra. It feels very intimate and special..

Please check out their latest album ‘A Black Mile To The Surface’

http://themanchesterorchestra.com

Jeremy Loops - Waves

LCM Song Of The Day: ‘Waves’ - Jeremy Loops

Our next LCM featured artist is Cape Town based singer-songwriter Jeremy Loops. The melodic and catchy ‘Waves’ is taken from his latest album ‘Critical As Water’ released in March last year.

Jeremy is currently on tour and will be headlining at The O2 Brixton Academy on November 23rd.

Juxtaposing booming city rhythms with lilting folk, Jeremy Loops perfectly captures the duality of his South African life. The extremes aren't new to the singer, who by day travels to the furthest corners of Africa to battle deforestation through his organization, Greenpop, and by night resumes as raconteur for raucous fans around the world.

Loops debuted at #1 on iTunes in South Africa with his debut album ‘Trading Change’, headlined major festivals, and maintained #1 on the three most prominent radio stations in Southern Africa with "Down South", his breakout single. This South African success was followed by top 40 iTunes debuts in Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, France, and the United Kingdom. Down South has since amassed more than 20 million streams on Spotify alone, and charted on Spotify UK's viral 50.

To say Jeremy merely roams is a disservice to his boundless activism, through his environmental work at Greenpop, he traverses Southern Africa teaching underprivileged schoolchildren how to protect their planet. This connection with the planet and its inhabitants is just one element of the broken tale Loops tells on Trading Change. Fraught with lost love and moving on, Trading Change is a fervent letter on embracing those intimate wounds and taking flight.

http://jeremyloops.com

Ruth Notman and Sam Kelly - Changeable Heart

LCM Song Of The Day: ‘Changeable Heart’ - Ruth Notman and Sam Kelly

Our featured track today is the beautiful and soaring first single from an exciting new duo, bringing together two of the finest folk voices Sam Kelly and Ruth Notman. Their new debut duo album ‘Changeable Heart’ is set for release on March 15th via Pure Records. The album is produced by the very talented Damien O’Kane and I think this track has a similar feel and style to Kate Rusby’s last album. Damien also guests on acoustic and electric tenor guitar, baritone guitar and tenor banjo, alongside Josh Clark on percussion, synth and electric bass, Anthony Davis on keyboards and strings and Ross Ainslie on whistles. We think the album is set to be one of the most folk exciting releases of 2019.

Sam had long admired Ruth’s musical talent. He says: “In my mind it was depriving the folk scene with her not performing.” He decided to contact her out of the blue. Ruth was completing her medical studies; the pair met and got on and the stage was set for them to work together.

Watch out for a full album review coming very soon

Ruth and Sam will be touring the UK in early April with their London date at Rich Mix on April 8th

Photo credit: Rob Bridge (Redwood Photography)

www.notmanandkelly.com

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Hattie Briggs - Just Breathe

LCM Song Of The Day: ‘Just Breathe’ - Hattie Briggs

A perfect combination of song and video today as we feature Hattie’s beautiful new single ‘Just Breathe’. The music video is entirely hand-painted in Virtual Reality. Illustrated by Kayleigh Eliza with Google Tilt Brush in an Oculus Rift headset. The video was edited by Tom Harper. We also really love the pedal steel accents from Matt Park which complement Hattie’s pure vocals.

Hattie is on tour with Alfie Boe in March and April. If you are in London you can catch them at the Royal Albert Hall on April 17th. Hattie will also be supporting Emma Stevens at The Victoria on May 10th.

Please check Hattie’s website for all further tour dates

Photo Credit: Ian Wallman

http://www.hattiebriggs.co.uk

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Daisy Chute - London's On Fire

** Video Premiere **

LCM Song Of The Day: ‘London’s On Fire’ - Daisy Chute

We are thrilled to share with you the online video premiere of the excellent ‘London’s On Fire’ by the very talented Scottish-American singer-songwriter and LCM favourite Daisy Chute.

‘London’s On Fire’ is a single from upcoming début originals album by Folk and Americana singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Daisy Chute. Released on February 13th 2019, it is a foot-stomping, Latin-influenced, fast-paced song that unanimously won the hearts of the judges and audience at 229 The Venue for the Coffee Music Project Singer-Songwriter competition. The song took her to the U.S. for a concert and songwriting tour in October. Daisy launched the new single with her band at the prestigious Century Club in Soho on Wednesday..

When asked to write a song about London for the competition, Daisy opted to write about the duality of the city she has lived in for most her adult life; on the one hand it is a creative and inspiring city, and on the other it can be destructive and difficult to live in a “city always moving on”. Written and recorded in London in collaboration with Tim Baxter (Andy Burrows, The Editors, Nick Mulvey), ‘London’s On Fire’ will be released with the accompanying music video featuring iconic London places including Primrose Hill and The Shard.

This may be her debut originals album, but Daisy is no stranger to the studio with 3 previous albums with Universal under her belt as founder member of Platinum-selling classical group ‘All Angels’. A regular in the London music scene and an award-winning singer and songwriter, Daisy has been mentored by rock royalty Sir Ray Davies, featured as a vocalist on Radiohead's latest album ‘A Moon Shaped Pool’, and even got the thumbs up from Sir Paul McCartney after a performance at the Royal Albert Hall.

"Beautiful, exquisite melodies, insightful lyrics and a wealth of wonderful musicality makes Daisy an artist that is destined for great things.." Tony Moore (Soho Radio, The Bedford)

The single is available to purchase from all the regular online platforms.

http://www.daisychute.com

Music and Lyrics by Daisy Chute and Tim Baxter
Produced and Mixed by Tim Baxter
Mastered by Mazen Murad (Metropolis Studios)

Vocals, Guitar: Daisy Chute
Keys: Tim Baxter
Double Bass: Will Collier
Drums: Chris Brice
Cello: Midori Jaeger
Additional Guitar: Max Cliverd
Backing Vocals: Cerian Holland and Greg Bishop

Video: Seven Hills Films
Director: Bartek Podkowa
Steadicam Operator: Shaun Waldie
Focus Puller: Aadhar Gupta Aadhar Dmt
http://www.sevenhillsfilms.com

Lyrics
Vein of London far below
that freezes with the snow
and never feels the fire’s glow

is threading through the city docks
and winding with the clocks
and mourning with the tower blocks

Faded glass that sunlight shone upon
buildings with more buildings built upon
A city always moving on

London’s on Fire
London's on Fire
We go round this town, and burn it down
and build it back up higher and higher
London’s on Fire

Saving for our holiday
we justify our pay and
look the other way
our back against the flames

who will pay the price?
Could I sacrifice
my right to live in paradise?

Faded glass that sunlight shone upon
Bodies with more bodies buried on
A city always moving on

London’s on Fire
London's on Fire
We go round this town, and burn it down
and build it back up
Higher and higher
London’s on fire
We go round this town, and burn it down
And build it back up higher and higher
London’s on Fire

Frank Turner - Don't Worry

LCM Song Of The Day: ‘Don’t Worry’ - Frank Turner

Our featured song today is the latest single from the multi-award winning Hampshire based singer-songwriter Frank Turner. It’s also the opening track from Frank’s seventh studio and latest album ‘Be More Kind’ released back in May last year.

If you would like to catch up with Frank in London he will be at Omeara on the 15th February, doing a booking signing at Waterstones, Tottenham Court Road on 22nd March for his new book and performing again at Camden Rocks Festival on the 1st June. Please check out all other tour dates on his website.

https://frank-turner.com

Ciara Rafferty - Union Town

LCM Song Of The Day: ‘Union Town’ - Ciara Rafferty

Cíara Rafferty is an wonderful and very talented Irish country singer/songwriter. Based in London and gigging regularly with her outstanding seven-piece band, her sound is mellifluous, raw and lyrical. Ciara was originally part of Belle & The Busker and FAYRE, but will be shortly launching her solo EP ‘Wild’ Our featured track today is a lovely live version of ‘Union Town’ recorded at the Pool Studios.​

Cíara has recently featured in 'Whispering' Bob Harris's ‘Under The Apple Tree’ live sessions and played Country to Country music festival at The O2 Arena last year with her previous band. She has had radio play on BBC Radio 2, BBC Radio 4, BBC London, Talk Radio and Chris Country, with Baylen Leonard describing her music as ‘absolutely lovely’. Cíara has also sang a cappella live on Sky One’s “Sing”, sharing the stage with Imelda May.​

Cíara’s new EP ‘Wild’ is due to be released in March, featuring new imaginings of her songs with her talented band. She is also currently writing and recording an album of new material. She is proud to support and be involved in the growing Country and Americana scene in the UK and is a member of the Americana Music Association.

Ciara’s excellent London launch gig will be on the 14th March at The London Jukebox in N1. With tickets at just £5, it’s a must do gig in March.

https://www.ciararafferty.co.uk

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Angel Snow - Window Seat

LCM Song Of The Day: Window Seat - Angel Snow

Our featured track today is a wonderful acoustic version of ‘Window Seat’, by the very talented US singer songwriter and LCM favourite Angel Snow.

Angel co-wrote the song with Ben Cramer of Old Sea Brigade, who also produced the track.. Angel comments, "This song is about the precarious nature of our lives, and learning to embrace the unique path made out for us." Regarding the 'window seat' theme, she writes, "In all my travels over the last few years, I’ve spent a lot of time in the window seat. This is a song about learning to embrace the storms of life with contentment no matter the outcome."

Angel is on a UK tour in March, will her London date at the Green Note on March 11th. Catch her if you can.

http://angelsnow.net

Laura Evans - Heartstrings

LCM Song Of The Day: ‘Heartstrings’ - Laura Evans

Released today our next LCM featured track is the brand new single ‘Heartstrings’ from rising UK Country star Laura Evans. The video is taken from a wonderful live UTAT session recorded at the home of BBC Radio 2 presenter Bob Harris. Laura is originally from South Wales but is now based in Los Angeles. She is also a presenter of her own show ‘New Country with Laura Evans’ (Tues 6PM) on the TV channel ‘Keep It Country’ hosted on Sky TV.

If you would like to see Laura live in London she will be performing at The Troubadour on the 14th February for Countryline along with the very talented Lisa Wright and Lars Pluto.

Laura is a Welsh singer songwriter, known for her captivating soulful voice, story telling lyrics and pop country melodies. Laura's love of country music took her all the way to Nashville to write, record and release her latest EP entitled 'Remember When'.

She has managed to wow the stars such as American Rap superstar ‘Drake’ who became a fan, after seeing her perform live in Los Angeles and co- writing songs with members of the hugely successful band 'Magic'. Many of her songs can be heard on the popular CMT channel and in all Caffe Nero stores across the country.

Laura won over a crowd of 1400 welsh fans when she supported popular UK country band 'The Shires' in concert at Chepstow Castle and recently performed at C2C : Country2Country Music festival at the O2 arena in March, alongside an incredible lineup of Nashville's finest artists.

Laura has had the pleasure to perform at several UK festivals this year as well as supporting pop stars All Saints & Gabrielle at Meraki Festival and recording an acoustic live performance for Under the Apple Tree Sessions, that featured on Chris Country Radio.

Laura is one to watch this year and adds an exciting new sound to the British country scene.

https://www.laurajevans.com

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Jo Harman - Cloudy

LCM Song Of The Day: ‘Cloudy’ - Jo Harman

Our featured track today is ‘Cloudy’ the powerful and heartfelt new cover from the excellent Jo Harman. It’s taken from Jo’s latest limited released retrospective album ‘Found A Place’ which is available from Jo’s website.

Jo will be on a UK and European tour from March through May, catch her if you can.

http://joharman.com

Sam Morrow - Quick Fix

LCM Song Of The Day: ‘Quick Fix’ - Sam Morrow

Another highlight of the AMA UK showcases was LA based singer-songwriter Sam Morrow. His music is a fusion of Texas twang, southern stomp and old-school funky-tonk. Our featured track today is ‘Quick Fix’ the first single from Sam’s latest album ‘Concrete and Mud’ which was released in April 2018. It is an infectious hook laden mix of syncopated beats with bubbling clavinet, slinky guitars and doubled vocals. There's also an undercurrent of classic country running throughout the mix.

It’s a very exciting time in Californian music scene at the moment as Sam joins US west coast Country and Americana heavyweights like Sam Outlaw, Jade Jackson and Sam Morrow's friend and label mate, Jaime Wyatt (who guests on the album). ‘Concrete and Mud’ builds a bridge between opposing camps: country and rock & roll; the West Coast and the American South. Sam comments "The sentiment is that the things that unite us are stronger than the forces that divide us.”.

https://www.sammorrowmusic.com

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