"CERTAINLY A VERY SOULFUL SOUND WITH AN ETHEREAL EDGE." - ROBERT ELMS, BBC LONDON.
"If you like something more refined, more soulful and dare I say it poetic Jules Rendell has released just the EP for you, The Lotus Bloom is a subtle yet enchanting EP by a performer who oozes soul and sophistication." - Rhythm and Booze.
"Jules Rendell makes music that pours with instrumentality, and melds well with her tender, almost airy voice." - Soulhead.com.
"Jules' five-track EP, The Lotus Bloom, puts her somewhere near Minnie Riperton in style: not for her the belt-it-out and snarl approach, more the exquisitely measured, deftly placed emotional squeeze of someone who’s interested in delivering you the message in the song." - Echoes magazine.
"Very soulful. Nice job!" - Candi Staton.
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Ian White is a Christian music singer and songwriter who has travelled the world, produced more than 20 albums, and has combined sales from his Scottish based record label, Little Misty Music, of around a quarter of a million units.
At 21, whilst studying for an arts degree at Aberdeen University, Ian made a deep and lasting commitment to Christ. Deciding to dedicate his musical talents to God, Ian began to gain a reputation locally as a Christian singer.
However at that time little was materialising financially, and Ian applied, and was accepted at Aberdeen University, where he successfully completed a Divinity degree. During this time a new creative flow began, and Ian found himself able to compose prolifically. He decided to reapply himself to the ancient Psalm lyrics of the Old Testament and found tune after tune just seemed to come, music with a modern feel, but still managing to capture the essence of the lyric's power. Ian's music began to gain a following in the Aberdeen area, and by the time he had finished his degree, he was convinced that music was the direction God wanted him to take.
After 35 years in gospel music, Ian is now specializing in a teaching project for disabled people. He builds specially designed keyboard and guitar stands that enable people to play who never thought their physical disabilities would allow them to. He organises a monthly concert programme for the pupils, who come together under the name Ian White and the Inspiration Orchestra.
In addition, the charity Ian has been involved in setting up is called Home Visit, because the cornerstone of the teaching programme involves one-to one teaching in the pupil's own homes (the website when it goes live will be http://www.homevisit.com).
Ian is also returning to his early love of classical music, and is in the process of forming a publishing company called White MacDonald Publishing. Incorporating many of the original tunes from his well-known Psalms project, he is currently in the flow of writing a series of full orchestral symphonies, named after Kinnoull Hill in Perth where he lives.
There will be seven symphonies in the Kinnoull Series, with the first 5 already written. The first two have already been recorded with a professional orchestra in the Czech Republic, and the first will shortly be available for purchase, both in CD format and download from www.whitemacdonaldpublishing.com.
The premiere public performance of Kinnoull Symphony No.1 was on 11th May 2016 in Atlanta Georgia by a Youth Orchestra from the district of Chamblee. The Perth Youth Orchestra are touring the Czech Republic this summer including the symphony in their set.
In addition, Ian is enjoying playing some old rock and blues standards again with an old friend Pete Caban... they host a monthly event in Perth...come and join them!
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My name is Edwige (pronounced a sedueezh) and I live in London. Since childhood singing and writing songs have been natural to me.
These combined with a thirst for the truth led me to believe that I was here not just to be an entertainer and couldn't use any talents for the wrong purpose. My music had to reflect that search.
I was first guided into accepting the existence and reality of God, but it was later that I found out how wonderful Christ is. I started to study in depth the Scriptures and realised that the Word of God is too often different than what we are told.
At the end of time the Lord is giving a message which prepares us to receive Him and which separates the wheat from the tares.
My songs are based on the Everlasting Gospel which is the unrolling of the prophetic events.
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Richard McLester, born 1985, is a multi-instrumentalist, artist and composer, working from his project studio in Poole.
Since September 2009, Richard has held the position of Director of Music & Choirmaster at St Peter’s Parkstone Church, Poole.
As one of Dorset’s largest churches, this position has given Richard the responsibility of conducting the choir under firstly Revd. Canon Nigel Lloyd and now Revd. Michael Camp (formerly Senior Chaplain to Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams).
Richard’s work with the choir has taken him to a large number of churches, including conducting Choral Evensong in Salisbury Cathedral & Sherborne Abbey.
In the summer of 2010, Richard trained for 6 days under choral animateur Jo Mcnally and received a masterclass from Jeremy Jackman (King’s Singers).
Previous diverse projects have included working as the Director of Music for the Poole Passion performances of 2009, 2010 & 2012. In 2010, this gave him the opportunity to work alongside pianist and broadcaster David Owen Norris.
In 2014, Richard composed, produced and performed The Road To Golgotha, a 50 minute soundtrack to the Passion of Christ which was used as the soundtrack to The Poole Passion 2014. The project involved mentoring soprano Alexandra Wehlau for 8 months as well as recording with Tim Fisher (1st Violins, Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra) and Jonathan Prentice (Baritone).
Other projects have included being a founding member of alternative rock band Oposium, in which he performed alongside pianist and organist Sam Hanson. This involved performing on a piano set on fire, as well performing in various theatres and churches. In 2009, the band won a national endorsement from electronics manufacturer Roland for Richard’s composition Behind The Rain.
Other works have included the Piano In The Sea performance art, the giant sculpture called As The Star Appears, as well as providing piano accompaniments for Civic Award ceremonies in Poole.
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Sarah Téibo has been pushing the boundaries since her entry into the UK Gospel scene late 2015 with her debut single ‘Steal my Joy’ followed by her debut album ‘Walk with Me’ which bagged her a MOBO nomination and multiple awards including the prestigious Premier Gospel Awards’ ‘Album of the Year’. Her sophomore album ‘Keep Walking’ also saw her top the Official Charts, making her the first female independent Gospel artist to do so.
British-born of Nigerian descent, Sarah who is no stranger to writing and singing worship songs started leading worship in her early teens and currently serves as a worship leader at Kings Church, London. ‘Spirit Come’, a poignant prayer for God’s Spirit to move in these unsettling times, is the first single from her forthcoming worship project set for release in 2021 and shows a side of Sarah not often seen on her previous projects, revealing her authentic heart for worship and giving a taste of what to expect from future releases.
Currently one of the UK’s top female gospel music artists, Sarah has travelled extensively within the UK, Europe, Africa and Australia leading worship and working with other Gospel singers including Volney Morgan & New Ye, Philippa Hannah, Noel Robinson, Tim Godfrey, Charles Jenkins, as well as Fred Hammond who featured on her second album. As she begins work on her next project which would be a worship album, Sarah aspires to help people make deeper connections with God, using songs from the project as resources in their personal and corporate worship experiences.
Sarah is married with two daughters and attends Kings Church London - a member of the New Frontiers family of churches - where in addition to leading worship, she serves in the Children’s Work.
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In the vein of Moya Brennan, Vivienne creates images of dark natural beauty, rushing seas and quivering forests, where God looks at you from behind every rock and leaf. Veiled in Mystery is a truly calming and spiritual listen, fantastic to unwind with after a hard day. - http://www.ministryofmusic.co.uk/
Gifted with a talent for music, Vivienne spent much of her childhood practicing the piano and went on to study music at Oxford Brookes University gaining a BA Hons degree in music. She is also blessed with a beautiful voice and a gift for writing songs that effortlessly combine elements of Celtic music with contemporary sounds and styling, producing haunting music of the highest order.
Having been involved in music all her life and playing and leading worship in numerous churches and cathedrals as well as occasionally playing with and for local Christian bands and artists. After a few releases and No 1 singles in the UK & Europe via New Christian Music, In 2010 Viv's debut album "Veiled In Mystery" was released by Plankton Records. "This album is like the Spirit of God hovering over the waters" - Cross Rhythms
On top of all her own music, 2015 saw Vivienne launching her own artist management agency – VJ Artist Management Ltd.
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Gareth has just finished writing his third album, and has recorded the opening single, 'Get your love on' at Studio 5a, on the Isle of Wight. The single is available here with all profits going to the people of Gaza. He has been touring the new material single across the UK and Czech Republic, as well as at his second Wembley Arena performance, in October.
Gareth’s second album, A Brand New Battle, was released by Manchester based label, Eromeda Entertainment. The first single off the album, titled 'Remember Who You Are' was greatly received and has already racked up almost 200,000 hits on You Tube.
In 2013, after performing at the Isle of Wight Festival, he was approached to perform on The Voice, the ITV Music talent show. He turned it down. Instead, Gareth embarked on a 14 date tour of the Scottish Islands.
"Gareth Icke is a talented young singer/songwriter who writes well crafted songs of deep intelligence and sensitivity who has been making a name for himself on the grass roots circuit.” John Robb, Louder Than War
"This man has the world in his hands, and I for one wouldn't count him out of world domination, he is that good." Sonic Observer
"The post punk pop (of Remember who you are) is a well produced showcase of Icke’s talent as a songwriter, not only is the melody one that wouldn't sound out of place on national radio but the song is musically quite playful, employing pauses, breakdowns and a bridge that Coldplay or U2 would be proud of." Vectis Radar
"A bitter sweet album full of emotion and thought provoking lyrics, Gareth proves here that he is a major emerging songwriter, his music can stand up against the biggest names in the industry." Cool Manchester
In 2012 Gareth played at the Bestival, the Isle of Wight Festival, and a massive 6000 people sell out show at Wembley Arena. He had struggled to tour until the summer of 2012, after suffering a horrendous double broken leg while playing football. After surgery and months of rest, Gareth was ready to get back on the road.
Gareth was a founding member of the rock band Kody. He played several tours and Festivals across the UK and also, a two week tour of America where the band achieved a large amount of their success. The band split and Gareth became a solo artist in 2008.
In December 2009, he released his debut album 'It gets worse at night' through Icon Records. The 10 track album was recorded and produced by Dan Swift (Kasabian, Snow Patrol, Aqualung) and received great reviews upon its release.
"his voice is both soothing and plaintive and moves most powerfully when the music falls back into the quietude of simple guitar picking for accompaniment; creating the kind of ambivalent tension reminiscent of a Lord Byron poem or a David Sedaris essay. Even when he’s singing about the kind of loneliness that gets worse at night, there’s a strange hopefulness in his voice that reassures things will all work out alright in the end." – Jasmine Anderson , Biocritics.
"The problem with being a failed musician is that whenever you find yourself listening to pure talent you feel jealous and perhaps a little nauseous as you realise that you’ll never be that good. As a failed musician, when I listen to Gareth Icke, I feel like I'm in the throes of death…..but it’s a happy death." – Alex Baker, KERRANG!
Gareth has toured tirelessly over the past few years taking him as far a field as the USA. He has played Top festivals including The Isle of Wight festival, Norway’s Quart Festival, The Festival Scene Des Brassage & Festival Sors De Chez Toi, both in France, as well as many UK tours.
The records opening track, 'It Feels Like A Race' was championed by radio stations all over the Country including Kerrang Radio, BBC 6 Music and Steve Wright’s Afternoon show on BBC Radio 2. The songs music video has now reached over 65,000 YouTube hits.
Gareth was regularly headlining top London venues such as the Borderline, South of the Border and The Barfly. In 2010, Gareth completed a national UK tour, a ten date tour in Germany and played two great festivals in France. He also completed his 4th Liberty Tour along with Alan Frew and Jono. The Liberty Tour is a collective of the best independant acoustic artists. It puts them together and sends them out on tours across Britain and Europe.
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Asher Quinn is an English singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and mystical balladeer, first known as Denis Quinn on the New World Music label.
Quinn's debut album for New World Music, Open Secret, was instrumental, and he pioneered a mix of neo-classical compositions and ambient pieces, and fitted them into the expanding new age genre. This album was produced by his friend and mentor Anthony Phillips, co-founder of Genesis. The album topped the new age and ambient charts around the world, and the track "Soldier of love" was used as an anthem by various spiritual organisations.
A string of successful albums for New World Music followed, and he became internationally known as simply Asha. In 1990, Quinn made Wings of Fire, produced by New World Music colleague Phil Thornton, before recording for the last time with Anthony Phillips on Amadora, in 1991. Both these albums mixed instrumental passages with vocals, chants and mantras
Quinn's music is heavily influenced by, and expressive of, spiritual traditions, notably the Sufi path, Christian mysticism and the Kabbalah. He was initiated into the Sufi order of Pir Vilayat Inayat Khan in 1988, the same year that he legally changed his name from Denis to Asha, following a dream.
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After studying non-dualistic philosophy and performing across London in a four piece band (including performances at the London Roundhouse and Jazz Café), James began writing and recording his own piano orientated songs.
He performs mostly at spiritual events and conferences, where the non-dualistic meaning of his lyrics holds particular significance. However, his songs resonate with a mainstream audience who appreciate his piano and vocal harmonies and soulful expression.
James is recording an album which is due for release in November 2015.
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Starseedz are an indie, pop, folk, duo who write very pretty songs and sing them wherever they can. Catrine & Jon met somewhere along the way while playing in various bands around St Albans. They married in a fairy handfasting and continued the magic in their song writing. Their set up is 2 acoustic guitars and a Ukulele but their unique sound lies in their vocal harmonies.
Their songs tell tales of love and life and friends and foes, always coming from the heart. Their tunes are full of catchy melodies and harmonies that lift the spirit.
The name Starseedz is a reference to all the lightworkers on the planet at present, helping to bring in the new energies.
They both love the crop circle phenomena and often go down to the Barge inn in Wiltshire during summer to check them out.
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Sarah is a highly talented singer and songwriter who has dedicated the last fifteen years to sharing her skills and encouraging others to find their voice.
She travels internationally to facilitate workshops and team building events and is also highly sought after as a conference energiser.
Sarah leads two successful choirs, Singing Hearts and the newly formed Alternatives Community Choir both of which are based in London.
She also runs two Singing and Songwriting Year Groups one of which starts in May and the other in September each year. Through these groups she supports participants to develop songwriting skills and create melodies that support the message within their songs.
As part of each year group process there is a residential retreat in a professional music studio where each person records a song that they have written and this is included on the CD that showcases the work of the group.
Her unique approach is highly valued by participants many of whom continue within this setting, developing and enhancing their skills over a number of years.
Sarah trained in Healing Sound with Chris James.
She currently offers 1:1 sessions for Healing Sound with Reiki at a variety of locations.
Her work in this area was highlighted by Jamoke Fashola on her Inspirit radio programme for BBC Radio London as part of the BBC Radio Faith in The World Week - The Healing Power of Music (2014)
The interview included a demonstration from Sarah of both toning and playing Tibetan Singing Bowls.
Sarah also works with groups as a Sound Bath experience which uses a variety of sounds and effects along with songs and mantras.
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