Last Friday, I–along with MuuMuse contributor Sam and one of my bestest bloggy BFFLs Jon of Jon Ali’s Blog–attended ArjanWrites.com’s SUPERFRAICHE at the Galapagos Art Space in Brooklyn.
Going to be in the NYC area on Friday, April 1?
Want to come see Sky Ferreira and Simon Curtis take the stage at the Galapagos Art Space at Gumbo in Brooklyn?
No, this ain’t no April Fool’s Day pop dream–it’s a real live showcase, hosted by Arjan of ArjanWrites!
Come join me, Jon of Jon Ali’s Blog, and lots of other bloggers and blogettes as we jam out to the sounds of Sky, Simon, Databoy and She’s The Queen on Friday night.
For tickets and further information, click here.
It’s going to a smash. See you thurr!
It’s time to Introduuce one of those names that’s been floating around some of my favorite pop blogs over the past few months (years, even!) While I’d heard bits and pieces along the way, I never really took the time to truly check in…until now, of course.
Adam Tyler is an up-and-coming singer/songwriter from a land called Los Angeles (no, I’ve never heard of it either). As an independent artist, Tyler is very much a part of the recent upsurge in DIY pop stars in the making (Simon Curtis comes to mind) who’ve managed to grab hold of a microphone and a few good synthesizers with the intent on paving their own way.
Back in September of 2010, Tyler released his first official single, “Friction”–a synth-tastic, electro-pop ear-worm. Now, he’s back with his next single: “I Won’t Let You Go.” And I have to say: It’s his best work yet.
Starting off with a simple piano melody, the singer sadly croons: “Every song I heard today / In my head, I could swear I was hearing your voice.” But by the one minute mark, the song begins to break: “Oh, oh / I won’t let you go, no!” Tyler announces as synthesizers slowly begin to build around his layered vocals. With each return to the chorus the song dives deeper and deeper into swells of electronica, resulting in a pulsating synth-pop treat by the end.
“I Won’t Let You Go” was crafted by L.A.-based producer Sky Felix and co-penned by Bri Gonzales,
“The song didn’t really take that long to write either,” Tyler explained to me of the new single. “Sky started playing the piano loop, and I instantly came up with the melody for the song…and within 10 minutes, the song was already halfway done!”
As a MuuMuse Excluusive, you can now hear “I Won’t Let You Go” streaming in full below.
Adam Tyler will be performing his first live show tonight at my good friend Raj of EQ’s EQ Live in London tonight, with plans to shoot the music video for “I Won’t Let You Go” next week.
He will also be releasing 3 EPs over the next six months while continuing to perform across Europe and the US. Work that hustle, boy!
“I Won’t Let You Go” was released today, January 23. (iTunes)
Here now is your first look at Simon Curtis in music video form–namely, a ‘video portrait,’ filmed by photographer, Tyler Shields.
It is, if nothing else, a straightforward show of the singer’s live vocal potential. And God damn, those are some high notes he’s singing. I’m still impressed.
Safe travels in Africa, bb!
filed under: A.J. McLean, Adam Lambert, Darren Hayes, Frankmusik, La Roux, Simon Curtis
Behold: The evolution of the male pop star this way cometh.
Simon Curtis, one of MuuMuse’s major “One to Watch” artists, just pulled off his first ever live performance at The Roxy while opening for A.J. McLean on May 6. The superstar-to-be performed in front of an audience that included Darren Hayes, Adam Lambert, and Frankmusik (the latter two lauded the singer with congratulatory tweets later that night.)
Judging by the clips above, Simon did a damn fine job. Like, really. This is a boy who’s still operating outside the realm of label support (although a record deal seems all but imminent at this point.) I’m so proud! Next step, global domination.
Click here to see the rest of his performances from Wednesday.
The singer will be opening for La Roux in a few months.
Simon Curtis is a very good pop artist in the making.
The above video is an example of what happens when a very good pop artist in the making remains unsigned.
JUST LOOK AT WHAT THE GIRLS OF THOSE GIRLS ARE WILD ARE TRYING TO DO TO HIM.
If you haven’t already, head over to Simon’s official website to download his album 8Bit Heart in full, which I reviewed a few days ago.
After months of tempting and teasing his fans with song clips and lyric bits, Simon Curtis has finally unveiled his debut effort, 8Bit Heart.
8Bit Heart is a hard-hitting collection of cutting-edge pop hooks, catchy electronic noises and storming, dancefloor-ready synthesized beats that come together to celebrate the very essence of modern pop.
With the vocal chops recalling that of a young Darren Hayes and the smooth, slick flow and raw energy of Justin Timberlake, Simon Curtis has what it takes to be what he’s always sought after: the second coming of the modern male pop artist, upgraded and reprogrammed for the 21st century.
The entire album is available to download for free at his newly designed website, including hi-quality artwork from the campaign and full lyric sheets.
Someone sign this boy…and fast!
Yes, Muusers…I’m finally sorting through the inbox.
“Delusional” is the debut single by Simon Curtis, a rather attractive fellow who starred in “Spectacular!”, which is sort of like Nickelodeon’s response to High School Musical.
He also enjoys awkward dancing to Madonna‘s worst single.
“Delusional” is very ‘modern’ sounding and Justin/Timbaland ’06-’08 reminiscent, and includes the somewhat provocative line: “Now I know you’re going to try and say I stole this voice from Timba / There’s a fire starter out there and I’m sure he stole from him first.”
It is basically ‘all about the chorus.’
And that’s that.
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