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Genre: Powerpop / Shoegaze / Soul
Location Brighton, Un
Profile Views: 797401
Last Login: 7/24/2012
Member Since 2/6/2006
Website http://www.myspace.com
Record Label Little Poppet\http://www.differ-ant.fr/
Type of Label Indie
Bio
..Alice Russell Biography April 2010 Alice Russell is natural, pure natural talent, a natural presence, a force of nature. Whether on a big stage with her 16 piece band, charming a crowd of 4000 into staying out dancing in the rain (as she did at Montreal Jazz Festival) or rocking out an intimate club set with a stripped down 6 piece band, she's a singer who demands attention. Unfazed by taking to the spotlight after a sober Amy Winehouse or joining Roy Ayres live for 'Everybody Loves The Sunshine', there's no wonder her powerful soul voice has attracted rave reviews from numerous national and international publications and praise from fans as diverse as Gilles Peterson, David Byrne, Dennis Coffey, Massive Attack's Daddy G, and Groove Armada. Alice has also won over a whole brace of producers – lending her strong, emotional tones to releases by Mr Scruff, Quantic and Nostalgia 77, the latter pairing producing the 'Seven Nation Army' cover that demolished clubs for years. But following her first release 'Under The Munka Moon' it's her records with longtime producer and bandleader TM Juke that she's best known for. From their debut album 'My Favourite Letters' through to 2008's live-tinged 'Pot Of Gold', they have made some of the most arresting blues soul since the glory days of Aretha. "We've both got a very open approach to writing songs," she explains of the prolific relationship. "And we both like so many different types of music whereas some people are more purist. Our influences run from Sarah Vaughan to Bach, Kate Bush to Arvo Part, and J Dilla to Alice Coltrane. We love everything from dirty, squelchy dubstep to old school soul. We nudge each other in the right directions." The direction they're nudging each other in right now is towards the synthesizer rack. A love of Prince's upbeat 'Dirty Mind' album and tracks like 'Controversy' are leading to a new sound for the upcoming album. "We're writing and recording as we speak," Alice exclaims. "It's sounding like a cross between 'My Favourite Letters' and something much newer. Obviously my voice is there, which brings out that soulful, emotional sound, but there are a lot more synths. It's a bit more punk electro soul. Yeah!" If you've seen Alice perform live recently you might not be surprised; her December show at the Forum in London saw her take to the stage with her traditional horn section backed up with synths, while smaller gigs have showcased the pacey songs with a four piece set up that sounds rocky. As much as she loves being in the studio there's something special about Alice let loose on an audience. "Being on stage is more instant," she admits, suggesting the reason why she limited herself to just three takes on each song on 'Pot Of Gold'. "I like things when they're quite free. In the studio it can be like when you know someone's taking your photo. Writing in the studio is amazing but when you're doing takes it can be a bit daunting, but also really exciting. Live you can't take it back – you've got to go all out there." It has led to some great experiences, like when she stayed on in Japan to visit the village where the promoter was from: almost like a 50s teen movie, a deal was struck where Alice would have free reign of the hotel for her stay if she did a gig. "Of course we said yes," Alice says with delight. "Babies and grandmas all turned up and there we were with a makeshift sound system thrown together out of amps and speakers. It was one of the most heart warming gigs I've ever done." Other live highlights include singing with The Roots in Philadelphia, while recording has seen her sing on Talking Heads leader David Byrne's recent LP. Surely belting out the intensely emotional songs must get a bit tiring. Apparently not. "It's a great emotional release," Alice smiles. "And sometimes makes you feel really high, especially when you're singing the high notes. If you're feeling rubbish and everything else feels like it's going wrong you feel better if you have a good singsong. I've sung my way through panic attacks before – singing through the whole of Stevie Wonder's 'Songs In The Key Of Life'. They should put singing on the NHS." .. ..'Let Us Be Loving' Video.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .... .... .. .. Alice Russell Biography April 2010 Alice Russell is natural, pure natural talent, a natural presence, a force of nature. Whether on a big stage with her 16 piece band, charming a crowd of 4000 into staying out dancing in the rain (as she did at Montreal Jazz Festival) or rocking out an intimate club set with a stripped down 6 piece band, she's a singer who demands attention. Unfazed by taking to the spotlight after a sober Amy Winehouse or joining Roy Ayres live for 'Everybody Loves The Sunshine', there's no wonder her powerful soul voice has attracted rave reviews from numerous national and international publications and praise from fans as diverse as Gilles Peterson, David Byrne, Dennis Coffey, Massive Attack's Daddy G, and Groove Armada. Alice has also won over a whole brace of producers – lending her strong, emotional tones to releases by Mr Scruff, Quantic and Nostalgia 77, the latter pairing producing the 'Seven Nation Army' cover that demolished clubs for years. But following her first release 'Under The Munka Moon' it's her records with longtime producer and bandleader TM Juke that she's best known for. From their debut album 'My Favourite Letters' through to 2008's live-tinged 'Pot Of Gold', they have made some of the most arresting blues soul since the glory days of Aretha. "We've both got a very open approach to writing songs," she explains of the prolific relationship. "And we both like so many different types of music whereas some people are more purist. Our influences run from Sarah Vaughan to Bach, Kate Bush to Arvo Part, and J Dilla to Alice Coltrane. We love everything from dirty, squelchy dubstep to old school soul. We nudge each other in the right directions." The direction they're nudging each other in right now is towards the synthesizer rack. A love of Prince's upbeat 'Dirty Mind' album and tracks like 'Controversy' are leading to a new sound for the upcoming album. "We're writing and recording as we speak," Alice exclaims. "It's sounding like a cross between 'My Favourite Letters' and something much newer. Obviously my voice is there, which brings out that soulful, emotional sound, but there are a lot more synths. It's a bit more punk electro soul. Yeah!" If you've seen Alice perform live recently you might not be surprised; her December show at the Forum in London saw her take to the stage with her traditional horn section backed up with synths, while smaller gigs have showcased the pacey songs with a four piece set up that sounds rocky. As much as she loves being in the studio there's something special about Alice let loose on an audience. "Being on stage is more instant," she admits, suggesting the reason why she limited herself to just three takes on each song on 'Pot Of Gold'. "I like things when they're quite free. In the studio it can be like when you know someone's taking your photo. Writing in the studio is amazing but when you're doing takes it can be a bit daunting, but also really exciting. Live you can't take it back – you've got to go all out there." It has led to some great experiences, like when she stayed on in Japan to visit the village where the promoter was from: almost like a 50s teen movie, a deal was struck where Alice would have free reign of the hotel for her stay if she did a gig. "Of course we said yes," Alice says with delight. "Babies and grandmas all turned up and there we were with a makeshift sound system thrown together out of amps and speakers. It was one of the most heart warming gigs I've ever done." Other live highlights include singing with The Roots in Philadelphia, while recording has seen her sing on Talking Heads leader David Byrne's recent LP. Surely belting out the intensely emotional songs must get a bit tiring. Apparently not. "It's a great emotional release," Alice smiles. "And sometimes makes you feel really high, especially when you're singing the high notes. If you're feeling rubbish and everything else feels like it's going wrong you feel better if you have a good singsong. I've sung my way through panic attacks before – singing through the whole of Stevie Wonder's 'Songs In The Key Of Life'. They should put singing on the NHS."
Members
.. .. .. .. ...... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ...... ..Aaaah ha ha ha...pinky,aka ginger prince,TM Juke,Ben Jones john jovi,pup milk aka Dan Swain,mr Mikeee brick house Simmonds,jj Jack Baker.....and me!and state side we have the pleasure of mr Derek Taylor and mr Josh Lippi ,Ben Schwier,and Nate mercereau from the San Fran bisk area based band 'The Park 'http://theparkmusic.com/blog/ what can i say? i'm a very luck lady! xxxxx Bookings: please contact. France: e.ziller@3pomprod.com Rest of World: bookings@alicerussell.com Management: management@alicerussell.com
Influences
..........Umpalompas, the nostalgic sight, and then taste of boiled egg and soildiers, rubbermilk and biscuits and i also love a good listen, shufflle, tear drop and chuckle to muchos musicos, donny hatherway, prince, stevie wonder, chaka khan, areatha, minnie riperton, shuggie otis, kate bush, andre 3000, tom waits, pinky and perky, jill scott, ray charles, jimmy scott, gillberto gil, frank sinatra, duke ellington, dizzy, elmore judd, erykah badu, mara carlilse, jamie liddle, jonny ottis, nina simone, betty davis, maihelia jacksone, ella fitzgerald, billy hoiliday, chet baker, chick corea, barry white, bugz in the attic, rufus, randycrawford, d'angelo, de la soul, pharcyde, preven everett, amp fiddler, young diciples, carleen anderson, edwin hawkins singers, curtis mayfield, david bowie, queen, mary j blige, nas, miriam, isley brothers, bill withers, pink floyd, rolling stones, lizz feilds, james brown, ann sexton, rosa passos, milton wright, tina turner, supertramp, bob dylan, jimmy hendrix, buju banton, nice and smooth, run dmc, public enemy, the roots, biz markieee, rolf harris, martha wainwright, dorethy ashby, dusty springfield, david axlerod, alice and john coltrane, rick james, paul simon, , velvet underground, marvin gaye, krs one, good words, feelings, expressing.. expression... our souls and lives... being able to see the sillyness in all and and and................................... doing stuff! Friends and loves and the people you don't even have a clue about but you think you know them....... ..
Sounds Like
..........Like, like a soulful crying, wailing racoon or maybe a friendly, fun filled, bun filled marmot musing upon a pretty sunbeam, yes both those things and maybe, hopfully more, depending on many many contributing factors. My dream however is to one day open my mouth and for the sound of the munkaroo to... to flow willingly from betwixt my swollen lips. There! I've said it...

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Yes cRT @frank_ocean: we still on twitter?

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Danke Berlin!!!! We gave you all we had and you where ace! Xxxxx

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"Or do you not think so far ahead ? Cause I've been thinking bout forever!" Hoooooo..... Ahhhh #lyricsthathitthespot @frank_ocean

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Naked!!! wah RT @tendertemper: @alicemcrussell You're gonna be fine luv... I tell you, go naked, no one will ... http://t.co/eJ07JXqCV2

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Ok so 1 man down tonight but the show must go on!! Fire/ heathrow/stranded / poor lonely pup / erm ok lets dive in and see wha' happens

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Bio:

'Let Us Be Loving' Video

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Member Since:

February 06, 2006

Members:

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Aaaah ha ha ha...pinky,aka ginger prince,tm juke,ben john jovi,pup milk aka dan swain,mr mikeee brick house simmonds,jj jack baker.....and me!and state side we have the pleasure of mr derek taylor and mr josh lippi from 'The Park ' in san fran bisk-go bay area to help me, the juke and sausage fingers navigate our way round the many states with their drums n bass! xxxxxxxx

Bookings: please contact...
UK Serena Parsons @ Primary
U.S Tom Windish @ Windish

Management: Gary McClarnan @ Sparkle Street HQ
please contact gary@sparklestreet.net

Influences:

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Umpalompas, the nostalgic sight, and then taste of boiled egg and soildiers, rubbermilk and biscuits and i also love a good listen, shufflle, tear drop and chuckle to muchos musicos, donny hatherway, prince, stevie wonder, chaka khan, areatha, minnie riperton, shuggie otis, kate bush, andre 3000, tom waits, pinky and perky, jill scott, ray charles, jimmy scott, gillberto gil, frank sinatra, duke ellington, dizzy, elmore judd, erykah badu, mara carlilse, jamie liddle, jonny ottis, nina simone, betty davis, maihelia jacksone, ella fitzgerald, billy hoiliday, chet baker, chick corea, barry white, bugz in the attic, rufus, randycrawford, d'angelo, de la soul, pharcyde, preven everett, amp fiddler, young diciples, carleen anderson, edwin hawkins singers, curtis mayfield, david bowie, queen, mary j blige, nas, miriam, isley brothers, bill withers, pink floyd, rolling stones, lizz feilds, james brown, ann sexton, rosa passos, milton wright, tina turner, supertramp, bob dylan, jimmy hendrix, buju banton, nice and smooth, run dmc, public enemy, the roots, biz markieee, rolf harris, martha wainwright, dorethy ashby, dusty springfield, david axlerod, alice and john coltrane, rick james, paul simon, , velvet underground, marvin gaye, krs one, good words, feelings, expressing.. expression... our souls and lives... being able to see the sillyness in all and and and................................... doing stuff! Friends and loves and the people you don't even have a clue about but you think you know them.......

Sounds Like:

....

Like, like a soulful crying, wailing racoon or maybe a friendly, fun filled, bun filled marmot musing upon a pretty sunbeam, yes both those things and maybe, hopfully more, depending on many many contributing factors. My dream however is to one day open my mouth and for the sound of the munkaroo to... to flow willingly from betwixt my swollen lips. There! I've said it.