Anyone original who has the balls to create....im thinking miss a. difranco, im thinking mr d. rice, but life in general has to be credited as the biggest influence, its so hard to escape....
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'Blu Tack' Video
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'Therapy' video
pretty much the coolest thing ever -
New album "AN INNOCENT EVENING OF DRINKING" out NOW!!!Click on the iTunes link to get your copy
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I live my life and i write songs about it. I seem to write better when im ricocheting off the sides of life, when its a little more turbulent than usual. I love poetry and i like eating my words. I also like singing them. Im trying to express how my heart feels when you hold it in the palm of your hands and kiss it or when you throw it as hard as you can on the floor and then jump up and down on it. And vice versa. My PR would put it all another way.... if you want the pro verison..please read on.
Declan Bennett (aka sumladfromcov) is a hard-hitting, dynamic acoustic singer-songwriter from England whose unashamed and honest tales of love and sexuality and emotionally charged lyrics have won him a diverse and devoted fan base around the UK and beyond...
No stranger to fame (with mainstream chart success by the age of 20 as part of a pop/rock outfit, a lead role in an award-winning West End show at 21, not to mention a seven month tour of America starring as Roger in rock opera RENT), Declan released his second full-length album “An Innocent Evening Of Drinking” in April 08. Declan recently starred on Broadway for 7 months as Roger in the original award-winning production of Rent and is now performing his own gigs across the US and UK promoting his new record.
From the moment Declan began introducing his solo repertoire at unplugged nights around London a few years ago under the pseudonym sumladfromcov, he began to get repeated requests for recorded material from a rapidly expanding fan base.
Having already experienced the frustration that writing for a major label could entail, he decided to go it alone, and, in 2005, brought out his debut album, The Painters Ball, on his own label Covboy Records, distributed by Proper, available from record shops throughout the UK and worldwide from online stores like www.amazon.co.uk and iTunes.
Over the past few years has been playing numerous respected acoustic venues and festivals around the UK (as well as turning up in a few unexpected places too, including a live set for the cool festival club favourite Silent Disco) and all over America.
He has supported at sell-out gigs for artists as diverse as Boy George, Seth Lakeman and Nizlopi, and has headlined his own packed gigs in places like London's Soho Revue Bar which have drawn fans from as far away as Switzerland, Germany and Norway.
Having released a limited-edition EP The Kitchen (now sold out) in early 2006 (recorded unplugged in his London kitchen), and in 2007, a further EP ’10 Nelson Road’ (available under his own name from iTunes) he continues to gig on both sides of the Atlantic, spreading his infectious style of Jagged Pop Poetry
There is also a free live download album on his official site (www.declanbennett.co.uk)
What they've said about Declan and his music...
'Uncut ' **** (four-star review of An Innocent Evening of Drinking)
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Far more than a showbiz wannabe.. Bennett has crafted some unusual variations on the acoustic singer-songwriter template... frequently gripping lyrics' Adam Sweeting
'GT' **** (four-star review of An Innocent Evening of Drinking)
'Declan's soulful vocals glide through the chatty, reflective lyrics. His strong songwriting deserves a wider audience.'
'Rock'n'Reel' **** (four-star review of 'An Innocent Evening of Drinking')
'A writer who can move effortlessly from the conversational, the confessional, statements of intent, to the poetic, moving and tender, Bennett’s songs deliver a powerful emotional punch without ever resorting to the usual singer-songwriter trap of over-introspection.'
Colin Hall
'He has a voice full of emotion and yearning, his lyrics and melodies have a pop edge without being lazy or radio-desperate' Boy George writing about Declan Bennett in 'Time Out London'
‘His are unusually honest, intelligent, and subtle pieces of work. Openness and vulnerability are a running thread with him.
There’s a diversity of subjects but the recurrent theme is this desire for truth, integrity.’
Mercury Moon magazine 2007
‘Unlike many other peers swimming in the acoustic pool, Declan Bennett effortlessly stands apart. He’s a confident and charismatic performer, with deliciously simple, welcoming melodies and captivating lyrical themes, his Midlands accent shining through to add colour and honesty to his performance. Delight in his music now before the media giants jump on board.’
Powpowpow magazine
'I'm absolutely convinced that Declan Bennett is going to be massive.
I have his album on constant repeat' 'Little Britain's' Matt Lucas
'Declan is the real thing. He sings from the heart, and I defy anyone not to be touched by his songs' Award-winning songwriter Linda Thompson
' '3 Words' is a hit single just waiting to happen, 'Thin Air' is an earnest, moody delight. He has the potential to be very big indeed' 'What's On In London'
'Acoustic soul and lyrical attack is embedded in the heart of his music' bbc.co.uk
'A definite thumbs-up. A masterful but tasteful exposition on erotic longing and emotional turmoil' 'The Orpheus' Virgin Megastore instore magazine
'As far from the world of boyband pop as the earth is from Pluto... a startlingly fresh debut' 'Gay Times'
DEBUT ALBUM "THE PAINTERS BALL" under the name Sumladfromcov is available worldwide on ITUNES, from online stores including AMAZON.CO.UK and from record shops throughout the UK
EP
"10 NELSON ROAD" available ON ITUNES ONLY
Five acoustic tracks (full band versions of four of the songs on the new album!)
PLUS OUT NOW NEW ALBUM "AN INNOCENT EVENING OF DRINKING"
New album "AN INNOCENT EVENING OF DRINKING" OUT NOW ON iTUNES AND FROM ONLINE STORES WORLDWIDE, AND FROM RECORD SHOPS IN THE UK !!!!!!!!!!!
FREE LIVE DOWNLOAD... LIVE AT ROCKWOOD MUSIC HALL NYC Get it now from Declan's official website declanbennett.co.uk Tracks played at the gig... Zs & Qs, Yesterday, Thin Air, Vessel, Blu Tack, Limelight, Things Unseen and Smoke
OUT NOW IN THE UK ON iTUNES ONLY (in USA from 27 April) - Therapy EP includes the 'Therapy' the single, plus two mixes - 'Olivia's Mix' featuring Olivia Broadfield and 'NYC Live Studio Mix'
Declan it was so wonderful seeing you last weekend and this past weekend. You put on an awesome show. Always do. You looked so damn sexy/hot. Can't wait to see you again. Take Care! Hugs & Kisses. Kimberly
Ah! Have fun in Indianapolis! So sad I will miss you! You should consider a trip down to the Dirty South (New Orleans) sometime. You would be in heaven with all the delicious food and delicious booze...and delicious people! :)
hi there newts here hope your well,ive got my new batch of live acoustic tracks up now for everyone to hear and i hope you can come over and give us a check.chat soon maybe all the best. ta ta
Hey buddy, I wouldn't have asked to be hooked up with you if I didn't like your stuff. Thanks loads for adding me. Please keep in touch!!! Cheers, Mike
Thought I'd let you know that I will definitely be at the gig in Indianapolis, of course. :-) BUT...I will also be making it to the gig in NYC!! You have no idea how excited I am right now.
oh my! I think you may be getting even more offers for cyber sex now babe! with that pic on the top! but not from me...I'm just sayin... I mean, you are cute but.... and what about my bet? I wrote you on FB! you didn't answer me..... hehe!
Love the new background....Hope everything is going well with you. Maybe I will get to see you this summer when you comeback to the states. Excitied about US release of Therapy.
is it bad that Rent is coming to dallas this week and i DONT want to see it.. cuz your not gonna be there??? i need therapy...... no pun intended.. but ill take it if you get your brit ass over here! haha love you........ bunches...
declan!! pleeeeeeeeeeeeease come to new york in july. love your biggest fan who lives in ohio but is coming to new york and desperately wants to see you in concert!
I just noticed you are coming to Indiana in June...SO MAD! Im glad you are coming to a location just hours away....but I will be in Istanbul :( you really need to pick better dates haha
*sigh* just checking to see if you were having a celebration in the states for your U.S. release of Therapy video but I guess Ill have to wait a little longer to see ya.Hurry back the natives are getting restless.....need you here!
