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The Songs That Shape Us
In association with Sentrl. Music: ‘The Songs That Shape Us.’ present a continuum of stellar artists and bands who share and explore the songs that mean the most to them. The special ones that have truly inspired and influenced them as a musician and human being to this day.
Tamzene is a young singer, writer and multi-instrumentalist from the coastal town of Cromarty in the Scottish Highlands. Having started learning violin aged eight, at 14 she further extended her musical dexterity by picking up guitar and embarked on writing her own material.
Tamzene continues to release fresh alt-pop hits, since her previous online success with the exposure of ‘Last Song’ featuring on eight Spotify New Music Friday playlists internationally, including New Music Friday UK and USA. She has also been picked by Festival Republic and the PRS Foundation to participate in the pioneering Rebalance programme.
She has previously performed at leading showcase events that includes MUSEXPO, Live at Leeds, and The Great Escape. Plus a brace of slots at International renowned festivals such as Latitude, Kendal Calling, TRNSMT, Belladrum, Live at Heart and Germany’s Reeperbahn Festival.
There are many songs and artists from different eras, that still hold a special place for many people and musicians. For Tamzene, her choices certainly demonstrate her development as an artist and key source of reference to remind herself to true to you as a singer songwriter. The three songs are:
Roberta Black - The First Time Ever I saw Your Face
Alicia Keys - If I Ain’t Got You
Matt Corby - Monday
We finish the episode with Tamzene reflecting upon her career so far, the value of collaboration and supporting other young artists on the beginnings of their career through the Rebalance Project.
Thank you to Tamzene for sharing her journey with us so far, you can find her on all platforms below:
https://www.facebook.com/tamzenemusic
http://www.instagram.com/tamzene
https://open.spotify.com/artist/77YCAroJisD7uOECsiPcAL?si=qHHuWinDTJCalGx3-gCbyQ
'Heir' are a DIY-pop band from Leeds, UK. Their organic songwriting, infectious rhythmical hooks and powerful vocal harmonies have propelled the five-piece to striking independent success. After hitting viral figures on Spotify with their debut single 'I'll Pick You Up', they have since performed an extensive number of Sofar Sounds shows, gained supports slots with Marsicans and Little Comets. Plus, receiving continuous support and exposure from the likes of BBC Introducing and Amazing Radio.
We get an exclusive episode regarding those musicians and songs that have influenced the sound we here from them today. From Fleetwood Mac to Parcels to Theo Katzman. A few guilty pleasures, timeless classics and hits all come to light.
The two tracks discussed are:
Haim - Falling
Prince - I Wanna Be Your Lover
Plus other great bands and artists along the way.
Huge thank you 'Heir' for sharing your story so far with Sentrl. Music; go and check them out on Spotify and other platforms.
https://www.instagram.com/heirtheband
https://www.facebook.com/heirtheband
https://open.spotify.com/artist/2qFolZ0t9iDaOtgwvtMl2f
Sentrl. Music:
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Ben Murphie, a Singer songwriter and poet from London, tells us the three songs that have shaped him into the artist he is today.
Bob Dylan - Mr Tambourine Man
Radiohead - Myxomotosis
The White Stripes - Jolene ( Live under Blackpool Lights)
He describes his experience watching some of these bands live and the impact it had on his love for music, plus how you present yourself in front of a live audience. Bob Dylan was the arch to him picking up his guitar and Installed the initial passion to write and sing. Thank you Ben for sharing your story so far with Sentrl. Music
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