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Ruth Theodore

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General Info

  • Genre: Acoustic / Alternative / Folk

    Location London, London and South East, Un

    Profile Views: 88296

    Last Login: 5/3/2012

    Member Since 2/4/2006

    Website www.ruththeodore.com

    Record Label River Rat Records

    Type of Label Indie

  • Bio

    Ruth Theodore is a compelling and original songwriter based in London UK. Her writing has gained the respect of fans and critics alike, most notably for her second album White Holes Of Mole Hills, which was released in February 2010 on River Rat Records / Proper Music Distribution.

  • Members

    Ruth Theodore (Voice & Guitar), Haruna Komatsu (Clarinet), Clarissa Carlyon (Cello and Melodica), James Hurst (Bass), Dave Jennings (Drums).

  • Influences

  • Sounds Like

    "Songs so quirky and unexpected that it's impossible to imagine anyone else performing them, following none of the more conventional styles of song-writing. And it actually works." - The Guardian (****)

Stream

  1. Ruth Theodore

    So meet Magda! Practically everything you see was hand made and hand moved. Hope you enjoy! http://t.co/SWLW3XEJgd

  2. Ruth Theodore

    'Archimedes' gets its first public airing in the June edition online now. http://t.co/7xWItAQszb

  3. Ruth Theodore

    Special and very limited editions of my new album are now available to pre-order. THANK YOU! http://t.co/HglrDPE3VD

  4. Ruth Theodore

    uploaded a new video:

Comments

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  • Jo

    When are you coming to Bristol???? Loving your music thank you xxx

    2 years ago
  • Zoe Konez

    Hello I'm the random that grabbed you outside your In The City gig and bought your CD.
    Very nice to see you there :-)

    2 years ago
  • Purpular Records

    Hey rooster, long time no see. Hope you are realy well and hope to catch you when you are back in town. Have a listen to some of the music i've been recording when you get a chance. Take care for now and we'll have a beer soon (or cider or whatever you are drinking now lol) xxx Glennster.

    2 years ago
  • Purpular Records

    Hi, thought i'd say hi as i was passing by.

    2 years ago
  • alan hare

    thanks for add

    nice tunes

    2 years ago
  • KYlIe MAsten

    I love your music.

    2 years ago
  • KYlIe MAsten

    I really enjoy your music

    2 years ago
  • Da guopo D Ville

    thanks for the add  god bless

    3 years ago
  • Nice Boy!

    thanks for adding me.
    very nice gig at pure groove. :)

    julian.

    3 years ago
  • Thadeus Project

    very cool orig blending of sound!!  listened to the first 3 cuts. respect from chicago.    glenn

    3 years ago
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Quotes

"Songs so quirky and unexpected that it's impossible to imagine anyone else performing them, following none of the more conventional styles of song-writing. And it actually works." - The Guardian ★★★★

"Breathless vocals, angular, cryptic, and engaging. Beneath the self-conscious eccentricity there's a serious musician." - The Observer on Sunday

"Her tales of broken and strange people can send shivers up the spine." - Q Magazine ★★★

"This is story telling at it's neatest, but messy in design and complicated in spectre. Ruth Theodore pushes boundaries, tests the audience and the ability of music, instruments and words to be more than just a song. This album is evidence of true, distinct talent." - Maverick ★★★★★

"Ani DiFranco and Martha Wainwright are the closest analogues - yet she's more playful and dangerous than either." - Uncut ★★★

Biography

Ruth Theodore is a compelling and original songwriter based in London UK. Her writing has gained the respect of fans and critics alike, most notably for her second album White Holes Of Mole Hills, which was released in February 2010 on River Rat Records / Proper Music Distribution.

Originally from a “nowhere place” between Winchester and Southampton, Ruth learned violin from an early age, before teaching herself guitar as a teenager. Her individual style as a guitarist has intrigued listeners and players, particularly those of the traditional folk inclination, since there is very little traditional about her playing.

Ruth’s lyrical creativity is always the focus of the writing though. Described as cryptic, dark, and even baffling, her deliberate turn of phrase is that of a skilled writer in command of (and having fun with) the idea of contemporary songwriting.

This combination results in some of the most unique and interesting songwriting and performing from a truly humble, and disarmingly engaging individual.

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