Mensch & Maschine

For self release on 16th February 2022. Currently being used on Film 4's 'Films at 9' trailer (UK Television).

Written by James Leonard Hewitson, performed by James Leonard Hewitson and Michael Kitching (Drums, Percussion)with Josh Ingledew (additional synth).

Produced by Chris McManus, Blank Studios, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne.

A song exploring the low key madness of emotional unavailability, in the hope to make it all a little less frightening.

Stable

August 2021 - ft. Chad Male on production (Cape Cub)

Sherilyn Oliphant - songwriting, performance

Songwriting (Pop) - Edward

August 2021 - ft. Chad Male on production (Cape Cub)

Luke Dawkins - song, lyrics, performance, guitar
Finlay Dobing - guitar
Elena Larkin - lyrics, arrangement

Songwriting (Pop) - Moonflower

Songwriting workshop ft. Me Lost Me as guest producer

Rochelle Oliphant - lyrics, vocals

Songwriting (Alternative) - Sun

The second single from James Leonard Hewitson.

Produced by James Leonard Hewitson and Mark Folland at The Studio, Hartlepool.

Vocals/Guitar/Bass Guitar/Synthesizer - James Leonard Hewitson
Josh Ingledew - Keyboard
Michael Kitching - Drums

Album artwork by Josh Aitken.

The Screen

speed is all we need right now

Waiting For A Call (Free Download)

From 'Commercial' EP.

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Temporary Values (Free Download)

From the 'Commercial' EP released July 2021 - a song about the prevalence of materialism and ego in a crisis-stricken society, written and recorded during the Coronavirus pandemic. 

Featured on Steve Lamacq's New Music Fix on BBC Radio 6.

Commercial Vibe

Commercial Vibe (Free Download)

Contact/booking: jamesleonardhewitson@gmail.com

'Energetic and thought-provoking songs with a wry, unexpected beauty' - End of The Road Festival

2024

23rd Mar - s/ Mr Ben and The Bens, Pop Recs, Sunderland

6th Apr - Aelius Alternative Fest, Newcastle

20th Apr - s/ Scott Hepple and The Sun Band, Claypath Deli, Durham

30th May - Newcastle, RPM Music (instore gig)

1st June - Newcastle, Head of Steam

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