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Harvey Jay Dodgson

WACO - Elevation

Long Car Journeys (R.E.M. Song)

From A Window

Thousand Steps is sure to make you jump off your feet and dance as well as make you reflect on you every emotion.

Lyrics:
You think you face death but you don't even start to live
You walked a thousand steps but you don't even move an inch
And I, and I, and I
Bringing more suspects upon a thin and weak old back and
Begging on your knees to stop the pain that runs within
Your heart, your heart, your heart

Hey man, you look fine
Have you been pushing people around
Can tell it by your smile
You're pleased within your mud
Chasing the wrong path
When will you ever put down your mask
Power and control won't heal you at all

I don't know what you're talking about
Seriously

You think you face death but you don't even start to live
You walked a thousand steps but you don't even move an inch
And I, and I, and I
Load all we suspect upon a thin and weak old back and
Begging on your knees to stop the pain that runs within
Your heart, your heart, your heart

Slave of your reality
You're representing individuality
Got to wake up your mind
Pretention is your mud

I was going to lose the thing that I
I was going to lose the thing I love
You can't just break into someone's life
(You can't just break into someone's life)
Maybe that person just needs some time
(Maybe that person just needs some time)
(I was going to lose the thing that I)
(I was going to lose)

You think I faced death but you don't even know my name
You're judging a picture that you have painted in your brain
And I, and I, and I
You think you face death but you don't even start to live
You walked a thousand steps but you don't even move an inch
Load all we suspect upon a thin and weak old back and
Begging on your knees to stop the pain that runs within
You think you face death but you don't even start to live
You walked a thousand steps but you don't even move an inch
And I, and I, and I
Load all we suspect upon a thin and weak old back and
Begging on your knees to stop the pain that runs within
Your heart, your heart, your heart
Bringing more suspects upon a thin and weak old back and
Begging on your knees to stop the pain that runs within
Your heart, your heart, your heart

Thousand Steps

Performed & Written By: Emma Edel
Produced By: Alex O' Keeffe
Mixed By: Adam Shanahan
Mastered By: Richard Dowling
Artwork By: Aaron F Design
Photography By: Paula Trojner

I Reckon Something

vhs sports - somedays

"I'll Die A Little" from 'If one thing were different, nothing would be the same' by Luke De-Sciscio

Available for streaming on Bandcamp and Soundcloud immediately
and Spotify and other DSPs December 16th 2022

Released via Luke's label, Folk Boy Records

Lyrics:

I feel like I died three years ago
it's so hard to offer hope
when you feel like you're alone

If everything's a feeling I could offer mine
but why?
when I can't face the sight

I know I could fall in love again
see the world with fresh eyes
but sooner or later I'd start again
seeing to the other side

Even devotion knows
it's hard to play the chords
give any thief an apple he'll just get worse
have you ever known love without the fall?
the floor on your knees at a strangers door

Baby, deer roam
swans fly
herons nest
I'll die a little

www.lukedesciscio.co.uk

I'll Die A Little

“Immaculate introduction from a potent talent” – CLASH Previous support from Radio X, BBC Introducing, Apple Music, BT Sport and XS Radio Manchester. 
Having made an undeniable impact with his debut EP ‘Oxygen’ last April, which saw Harvey Jay Dodgson’s grainy vocals turn heads across national radio, TV and press, the 20-year-old alt-indie artist releases his latest single, ‘You Belong To Me’ out July 15th. 
Stripping back his earlier incarnation of cavernous, guitar-laden indie, ‘You Belong To Me’ allows Dodgson to really showcase what makes his brand of indie so unique - his whiskey soaked vocals. With just Harvey and his acoustic guitar, the track is a love story, albeit an unconventional one, as he candidly opens up about his personal journey with and love for music. With anthemic potential, ‘You Belong To Me’ is an exciting first instalment and firm foundation for Dodgson’s EP set for release later this year. 
In Harvey Jay Dodgson own words, he explains; 
“’You Belong To Me' is my ode to music. Originally written in an afternoon before a gig in an attempt to break up the set towards the end, it captivated the audience with its acoustic vibe, and its simplicity makes it very easy to sing along to. I loved how this song I wrote about my feelings towards music made people interact with music itself, and therefore I decided to record and release it for people who feel the same way. Music has been a part of my life from the very beginning, so thank you music - you belong to me.” 
In a single-take, one-shot video, the sincerity of Dodgson’s emotive narrative comes to life in its humblest form as he removes all externalities and sits alone in a field with just himself, his guitar and music - watch here. 
The year so far has seen Harvey has play The Great Escape Festival, Isle of Wight Festival and High Tide Festival, with further festival appearances lined up including 110 Above Festival, Victorious Festival and Live At Leeds. Backed by industry recognised Alex Hardee (Liam Gallagher, Sia, Clean Bandit) from Wasserman booking agency, Harvey’s appearances in the live scene are set to get bigger and bigger. 


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. 
Word has been spreading on Harvey Jay Dodgson for some time now.
Picked by This Feeling to play Isle of Wight festival over the summer, a packed out tent greeted the 19 year old songwriter.
Song after song, his set felt crammed with potential anthems – a precocious display, one that echoed everyone from Sam Fender to Jake Bugg via The Smiths.
Debut single 'Caroline' is the starting point for this Portsmouth riser, and it's an immaculate introduction from a potent talent.
Biting guitar pop with a surging chorus, 'Caroline' is a neat, compact, distilled example of what makes Harvey's music so exciting.

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 Shows 
11th – 14th August - 110 Above Festival, Leicestershire 28th August - Victorious Festival, Portsmouth 
18th October - Live At Leeds

You Belong To ME

You Belong To Me

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

Possessing one of the most distinctive vocals in music right now, Harvey Jay Dodgson is undeniably one of the most standout talents of 2023.

Only a matter of months before his debut appearance at the UK’s most iconic music festival, Glastonbury, Portsmouth export Harvey Jay Dodgson releases his EP “Alligator”, this May 5th 2023.

The “Alligator” EP is a humble showcase of Dodgson’s unfiltered talent. Raw, frictious vocals drive each of its 4 tracks, conjoining them with ferocious and narratives - from self-acceptance to just having a good time. The adolescent trail of thought showcased in this project is as unpredictably moving as its title, keeping its listener eagerly anticipating Dodgson’s next move.


Leading the charge, the title track of the EP, “Alligator”, the last instalment and closer on this multi Radio One supported EP release provides a high-energy entrance into the project. As with every Dodgson track, if the lure of his whisky-soaked vocals aren’t enough, there is the enticement of an irresistible hook that not only grabs but reminds why there is still a very relevant home for indie-rock tracks like this in the current soundscape.  

Speaking on the track, Harvey explains; “Can anybody hear me? As the alligator swims the darkest rivers of the mind, the track’s searing melodies of self-acceptance meander through the overdriven breakbeat drums and their cries for help. Produced raw and bold by Damon Minchella and Tom Manning; sprinkled with tension-building backing vocals recorded with Michael Smith, Alligator is the title track of my second EP, concluding chapter two of my project.  It’s eerie, it’s aggressive - let it swim your mind.”
























2022 saw many accolades added to Dodgson’s name. Having won the affections of  Radio 1’s Jack Saunders, Clash Magazine, Wonderland Magazine, Notion, Radio X’s John Kennedy and BBC Introducing. Additionally, receiving syncs on some of the most recognisable, global shows including Love Island and one of Netflix’s most watched films ‘Purple Hearts’. Backed by Liam Gallagher’s agent, Alex Hardee, Dodgson played The Great Escape Festival, Isle of Wight Festival, Live At Leeds, 110 Above Festival and Victorious Festival. 

The “Alligator” EP is a confident first move into 2023 and his performance at Glastonbury later this year. With another full year of releases from his forthcoming all new album in production and live shows, there is no doubt that Harvey Jay Dodgson will be a frequently occurring name in ‘Ones To Watch’ predictions for next year.