Early 2023 has seen another breakthrough from Portsmouth based Harvey Jay Dodgson, with last single Marilyn Rose played by               Jack Saunders on his BBC Radio One Indie & Future Artists Shows + continued support from 
Radio X John Kennedy and BBC Intro ROTW + Amazing Radio ROTW

DSP support: ‘Give me A Sign’ receives the Apple Music Grand Slam editorial support 
Antidote, New In Alternative, New in Rock and NMD


“Immaculate introduction from a potent talent” – CLASH 
Support from Wonderland, Notion, Metal Magazine, Loop Magazine

Gaining support from the likes of Jack Saunders on Radio One John Kennedy Radio X, BBC Introducing ROTW Solent, Apple Music, BT Sport and XS Radio Manchester, 21-year-old singer-songwriter Harvey Jay Dodgson unveils his lively new single ‘Give Me A Sign’, releasing April 7th 


Driven by a slamming Guitar met by a hypnotic repetitive breakdown, ‘Give Me A Sign is truly infectious. Dodgson brings an effortless trademark vocal performance with his signature rasp and flow adding heaps of attitude and character to this fiery release.


Speaking on the track, Harvey explains; 
Tell me. Show me. Give me a sign. From the deep depths of frustration and angst, sang with animosity and fuelled with indignation, my latest track sonically portrays the repetitive biting of my struggle.  Through the pain and the burden, give me a sign that pushes me past it.  
Taking on the track with a new perspective, producer Michael Smith (RYP Recordings) forges together a wall of destructive guitars, heavily layered vocals and a thread of electronic madness to create a hugely powerful new record.  Used predominantly as the set-opener, Give Me A Sign will aid the release of your pent-up catharsis.  
 

Following on from his double Radio One supported ‘Marilyn Rose ’ which built on the 1st single from his forthcoming EP ‘Tell Me’ and his debut EP ‘Oxygen’ which contained a string of highly successful singles supported by industry tastemakers, he again cements himself as an incredibly exciting young talent.



 


Working on his previous EP ‘Oxygen’ with Michael Smith (Wolf Alice, Anteros) at RYP Studios, Dodgson was named BT TV and Scotts Menswear as ‘One to Watch 2021’, as well as receiving a glowing review from Clash Magazine with single ‘Caroline’ chosen as their ‘Track of The Day’.

2022 has seen Harvey play The Great Escape Festival, Isle of Wight Festival, High Tide Festival, 110 Above Festival and Victorious Festival with Harvey’s appearances in the live scene set to get bigger and bigger following backing from Alex Hardee (Liam Gallagher, Sia, Clean Bandit) of Wasserman booking agency.

More recently, Harvey’s single ‘Caroline’ was sync’ed to the 7th most watched Netflix film ‘Purple Hearts’, as well as sync’ed to the UK’s favourite dating show Love Island. 

Background 
Hailing from Portsmouth, Harvey Jay Dodgson started playing the guitar at the age of 7 and by 9 years of age had written his first piece of music. His early inspiration came after being introduced by older brother Neil to the music of Peggy Lee, Billie Holiday and the free- flowing vocal melodies of Ella Fitzgerald and Ray Charles. 

He says, "It instantly opened my eyes (or should I say ‘ears’) to a completely different sound of music." It was discovering the jazz-influenced artists, King Krule and Cosmo Pyke who inspired him to experiment further and he was soon ready to create his own music.

Live Dates
May 7th – Sold Out Headline show at The Loft in Portsmouth
11th May TGE Alt Escape Daytime at St Nicholas Church, Evening Show at North Lain Brewhouse

Give Me A Sign

Give Me A Sign  Harvey Jay Dodgson Master

Our first single 'lotus' (demo).

This track is about that certain friend of a friend, you know you just can't trust. 
The lad that leeches onto whoever will tolerate, lies through their teeth to get close and takes advantage of one's pure nature.