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ENTIRE INBOX: Batch 495

Pet Architect

Supercilious

Stop Playin

“THE EXCELLENT TOM BRIGHT” - GUY GARVEY (BBC 6 MUSIC)
“ONE OF THE UK’S MOST MOVING SONGWRITERS” - JOHN KENNEDY (RADIO X)
“A STAR IN THE MAKING” - DEAN JACKSON (BBC INTRODUCING)
“UNMISTAKABLE” - GARY CROWLEY (BBC LONDON)
“A FEARLESS ACOUSTIC TROUBADOUR WITH A VOICE LIKE SANDPAPER AND A HEART LIKE GOLD” – LOUDER THAN WAR


2023 is fast-becoming a big one for Tom Bright. Already, he’s performed at The London Palladium, Shepherd's Bush Empire, Celtic Connections, headlined John Kennedy’s iconic night The Remedy, toured the UK and been live in session on Radio X.

Friday 2nd June sees him unleash his new single, ‘Matchsticks', produced by long-standing collaborator Ed Harcourt and mastered by Miles Showell at Abbey Road Studios.
 
The track sees Tom take us on an autobiographical journey of hospital beds and near-death experiences. With Keats-like romanticism and a Fleetwood Mac-esque backdrop, ‘Matchsticks’ takes him into very new ground. 
 
Since the release of his much-lauded second album ‘Legacy’ back in 2021, Bright has toured relentlessly, supporting the likes of Declan O’Rourke, William Prince, Richard Walters, The Bluetones & Callaghan, and performing at Glastonbury Festival & Secret Garden Party along the way. 


Since the release of his much-lauded second album ‘Legacy’ back in 2021, Bright has toured relentlessly, supporting the likes of Declan O’Rourke, William Prince, Richard Walters, The Bluetones & Callaghan, and performing at Glastonbury Festival & Secret Garden Party along the way. 
 
In a career that’s seen him work with the likes of Mick Jones (The Clash) and Matt Johnson (The The), he can be found in Spotify’s Most Beautiful Songs in the World playlist and counts Guy Garvey (BBC 6 Music), John Kennedy (Radio X), Gary Crowley (BBC Radio London), Dean Jackson (BBC Introducing) and Lilian Smith (RTÉ Radio 1) as supporters. 
 
Tom will be back on the road this June, closing the run with a third Glastonbury appearance on Thursday 22nd. 
 

03/06 - Gorilla Hall, Mexborough * 
06/06 - Waterbear, Brighton * 
09/06 - The Castle Hotel, Manchester * 
13/06 - Chameleon Arts Cafe, Nottingham * 
14/06 - Sofar Sounds, Newcastle * 
16/06 - FortyFive Vinyl Cafe, York * 
17/06 - Mill Hill Chapel, Leeds * 
22/06 - Glastonbury Festival 
 * supporting Ed Cosens

Tom Bright - Matchsticks

Following on from his recently taking some time out to explore the world and to acknowledge his own struggles with ongoing issues relating to anxiety and depression, Jack Rasmussen is now back with his most honest and raw offering to date with ‘Round In Circles’.
Jack has taken the brave decision to record and release this track in a truly admirable move to try and raise awareness and break the stigma regarding Men’s Mental Health. 
Commenting on the release Jack has said:

“This song was written as a letter to myself whilst I was going through therapy in an attempt to deal with on-going trauma and the story of overcoming depression/anxiety. It's a song I hope will help all males to open up more about their mental health and thus break the stigma that sadly still very much exists”
Building on previous support and repeated plays from BBC Introducing, “Round In Circles” sees Jack producing such a stunning heart-felt track, that I defy anyone not to be moved by it.

Jack Rasmussen - Round In Circles

Nothing Is Cool

No Chemicals

This song was recorded as a collaboration between two home studios. My friend Greg Bartlett played drums. My friend Dean Constance played bass.

The Serpent & The Bellman

Played on a Tom Doerr (RIP) Legacy- LS Redwood/Cocobolo. 
This little tune gradually grew on me over some time period ahead of the final recording including little changes on the evening it was recorded. Sometimes that's the way things work!!
 Played in CGCGCD tuning capo #1. 
The melody seemed to convey to me a hopeful, thoughtful day ahead where good things might happen! 
The picture is of my son in law looking out over the harbor on a fabulous summer evening sunset!
Thanks for taking time to listen!

MAYBE TOMORROW

Lyrics-

I'm ready to crawl again. I keep on falling on my head.
And in this sea I'll drown if I can't keep myself from falling down.
When I'm ready to stand again I will never have to pretend
I'm falling down, I'm falling down

When I'm ready to call  your name and get myself back up again
From falling down, from falling down, falling down again

Now I'm ready to walk a mile, slip and fall but I still smile
While falling down Falling down

Now I'm ready to rearrange and won't look back to make the change from falling down, falling down again

Falling Down

Alone.

Dignités

By My Heart

Mixed and produced by Lee Childs, recorded with Tom Chadd, Alfie Bernadi, Mark Benton and Jools Owen. 
Lots of layers of dreamy guitars that wash into lush synths and pedal steel guitars, layers of vocal harmonies and a strong leading drum beat that lifts and builds throughout.

Shadows

VARISONIK - Jog On

It is a pulsating explosion of emotion, blending electrifying beats, fierce guitars, and brooding alternative gothic vibes. This heavy, dark, post-punk anthem is a cathartic journey through the devastating impact of abusive relationships on one's identity and self-esteem.

The lyrics paint a vivid picture of the emotional turmoil that arises when personal safety and self-worth are threatened, reminding us that until we confront these issues, the cycle of suffering will persist. However, with the power of self-reflection and a realisation of life's value, one can choose to break free from the cycle and reclaim their self-esteem and identity.

Look At Me Now

Down ( SubMerge reMix )

Down ( SubMerge ReMix )

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Jack Rasmussen - Round In Circles

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