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Influences
Kate Bush, Tori Amos, Jewel, Sarah McLachlan, Joni Mitchell, Rachmaninov, David Gray, Lucie Silvas, Dido, James Blunt, Kate Walsh, James Morrison, Rufus Wainwright, Mozart, Beethoven, Jeff Buckley, Corinne Bailey-Rae, Alanis Morissette, Coldplay, Nerina Pallot, Abba, KT Tunstall, Keane, Tracy Chapman, Eva Cassidy, Ed Harcourt, Damien Rice, Ray LaMontagne, Beth Orton, Sting, Fiona Apple, Heather Nova, Eva Cassidy..
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Sounds Like
"Kate Bush for the 'Noughties' " with a melange of Tori Amos, Dido, Jewel, Sarah McLachlan and the acoustic / pop feel of perhaps James Blunt, David Gray, Corinne Bailey-Rae..
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Hi All! Thank you for finding my page among the millions of fantastic musicians. Really hope you are enjoying my songs..? Would love you to sign up to my mailing list so I can let you know about gigs & my new releases!
I’m a London singer/songwriter with Irish roots from my Dad, Welsh roots from my Mum and British ones somewhere in between. I’ve been playing the piano since I was 5 and exasperating my 3 siblings by constantly singing "before I could talk" according to my Dad.
I first realised I had a knack for writing songs when my first composition - a Christmas Carol - was adopted into my school choir’s repertoire after an encouraging Music teacher heard my efforts. Solo performances followed throughout school and at 18, I toured the Eastern coasts of Canada and the USA with some great choirs, including appearances on US TV and radio. It was an amazing experience!
My musical break came when I was in France studying and was out clubbing one night (like any good student!). I was singing along in this club when the DJ overheard me and said I should come for an audition. The next thing I knew I was recording as a vocalist for a French label. My ’epiphany’ to pursue a musical life took place in the recording studio’s vocal booth - I just thought ’this is what I’ve got to do!’
THE ALBUM
When I returned to London to concentrate on music, record label interest led to me signing with an Independent label. However, the deal was short lived and I left due to artistic differences, choosing to start over and go solo. After a few years recovering(!) I was fortunate to have an amazing opportunity in 2007.
I recorded my debut album with the brilliant Rupert Cobb (Snow Patrol, Kasabian, Damien Rice, Ray LaMontagne) with whom I had previously worked. He and his wonderful team took me under their wing and I happily spent 2007 cramming recording sessions at the Sussex studio into every possible weekend while juggling a job in London. It was an amazing experience! The album gradually started coming together and ’Saint for a Sinner’ was finally born.
’Saint for a Sinner’ is a collection of heartfelt, honest, real-life experiences, observations and stories which I hope will both move and inspire you. In the album, I feel I have truly found my sound; one that combines the intimacy and honesty of the song writing, whilst the vocals sit happily above the layers of live musicianship beneath. My wonderful acoustic guitarist, Matt Marks, co-wrote 4 of the 12 album songs with me. These upbeat guitar based songs lend a contrast to my traditional piano led ballads. Thanks to Rupert’s expert touch and a bevy of outstanding musicians such as Tristan Banks (Turin Brakes, Brand New Heavies), Roger Carey, Andy Williams and Peter Van Hooke (Van Morrison, Dr.John) the album is testament to the talent behind it.
My piano/guitar led songs have been described as
’Chic pop’ by Alex Jones-Donelly, BBC Radio 1’s Head of Music and an industry A&R has described me as ’Kate Bush for the Noughties’ - a hard title to live up to indeed!
VENUES PLAYED & LONDON GIGS
I have performed my songs live on Sky Music television, on UK radio and at an array of venues from three gigs on Hollywood’s Sunset Boulevard, to Burgess Park Music Festival and to gigging extensively on the London circuit - including headlining at Camden’s Dublin Castle, Putney’s Half Moon, The Clapham Grand and Piccadilly’s Café de Paris.
I am currently gigging on the London circuit with my fabulous 6 piece band of talented musicians who blast out the music beautifully so it would be wonderful to see you at a gig. Please please please spread the word among your friends if you like what you hear and help us reach the next level - you and your recommendations to friends is the most powerful marketing tool we could ask for! Thank you for all your support! Joy xxx
RECENT NEWS!
- 8500 DOWNLOADS IN 6 WEEKS OF JOY’S ALBUM SONGS on We7.com!!
12th March 2008
- Saint For A Sinner is No.1 album on We7.com download charts! 20th Feb 2008
- Joy’s 12 songs are the Top 12 downloaded tracks on We7.com download charts! 20th Feb 2008
- Home is no.1 Top Downloaded track on We7.com download charts! Feb 14th 2008
- No.1 Top Downloaded Pop Artist on We7.com download charts! Feb 14th 2008
- No.1 Top Downloaded Unsigned Artist on We7.com download charts! Feb 14th 2008
- 6 of my tracks in We7.com’s Top 10 Download chart! Feb 14th 2008
- Saint for a Sinner is no.8 Top Downloaded Album on www.We7.com! Feb 16th 2008
- March 2008: Joy to feature in interview & album review on www.musicaldiscoveries.com
- Joy is featured and photographed by "The London Paper", July 17th 2007 in a double page spread re London’s Top 10 Open Mic venues while performing at her "Monkey Chews" Camden gig.
- "Best Female Vocals" award June 2007 (Garageband.com worldwide song competition) for ’Lover’s War’ (’Saint for a Sinner’). Award for Best Female Vocals Overall and for Best Female Vocals in the Pop/Rock category.
- Song of the Year 2007 "Recommended Listening" award for ’Lover’s War’ (’Saint for a Sinner’).
- Joy is interviewed and photographed for an article on her album and music career by the Wandsworth and Putney Guardian May 24, 2007.
Please join my mailing list to receive updates on gig dates and new releases. Your support makes it all worthwhile, thank you MYSPACE and hope to see you at one of our gigs soon! Love and thanks for stopping by - hope to see you here again soon! Joy xx
There's lots of good female singers out there but there is something special about your voice - A warmth backed up by good sound production and strong melodies.
Do visit my page and enjoy my music when you feel in the mood.
Wishing you everything that you wish for yourself, Robin x
Thanks for the add! I only recently discovered you, but I love your songs! Am gonna buy your album as soon as I can pry that creditcard from my mother's fingers. (Not gonna be easy, lol). Hope you're well. :)
I dont think I will make it tonight. I just moved house last week and there are a few things to do here! James is going and will no doubt have a great time. Have fun! Px
Yay! Amazing picture in thelondonpaper this evening (yesterday evening now I think). Well done! Sorry I cant make tomorrow but I believe James is representing the Mia fan club hehe. Putting him up as one of your front page friends will definitely go to his head. Px
