Amy Schmidt's first LP, Restless Things, explores a variety of sounds and genres. Her voice has been described as 'the calm within the storm' and her songs captivate audiences with a gentle invitation to listen and reflect. www.myspace.com/amyschmidtmusic
Alastair James is a 15 year old singer songwriter from Scarborough, North Yorkshire, UK. His music is a unique blend of Acoustic, Reggae and Rock, influenced by Bob Marley, Ben Harper, Jack Johnson, Bob Dylan, KT Tunstall, Sublime and others.
Alastair started singing and playing guitar in public at the age of 14. He is a regular performer on the Scarborough music scene.
Alastair performed at “Beached ’07” (the east coast’s largest free music event which has hosted; The Libertines, The Hoosiers, The Fratellis, Amy McDonald, One Night Only, and many more).
Being Buffalo are a new band from London, UK. http://beingbuffalo.bandcamp.com/album/before-we-fall-apart
Pete du Pon is an English singer/ songwriter making waves as an up and coming unsigned artist, touted as the next James Taylor. Sponsored by Gibson Guitars and with a voice that sends shivers down the spine and lyrics which melt hearts, Pete has been earmarked for big things. Following great success touring with the likes of Amy MacDonald and Thea Gilmore as well as featuring on the same line ups as Gabriella Cilmi and Gary Go, among many others and having played at such venues as Shepherds Bush Empire and Abbey Road Studios he is definitely one to watch out for.
A sweet, refreshing talent. Musically, vocally, eclectically, Shelly is in the middle of where Sarah McLachlan meets Natalie Maines. Piano driven hooks, auto-biographical lyrics and a blend of wilfully honest and strikingly powerful vocals that surround you; this music wears its heart on its sleeve. With an EP in the press has been described as "sensual.....with moments of heart-stopping magic" and live permormances "She was an instant hit with the as they instantly warmed to her powerful country-tinged...
There is nothing complicated about the Paper Shades, a duo in which both Sarah Dollar and Jon Rixon sing and play guitar, but from this simple formula, our panel found some great results.
Tich is a 19 year old singer songwriter from the UK. 2012 has seen Tich become an online sensation. As well as picking up fans the world over, Tich has also caught the ears of the world’s biggest pop-group One Direction who have shown massive support for this rapidly growing, and talented artist. And they’re not alone. Olly Murs, JLS, Nick Jonas & The Wanted have all voiced their support for Tich, who has now amassed over 2.5 million views on YouTube, 20,000 YouTube subscribers, 25,000 Twitter followers and 8,000 Facebook likes in just over 6 months!
Julie Hawk is an Irish singer-songwriter with dynamic vocals and delicate a fingerpicking style. Based in London, she's gigging regularly in Kilburn and Camden. www.juliehawkmusic.com
