Terry Emm is a man rising into light.  Tipped by fans Bob Harris at Radio 2 and Chris Hawkins of BBC 6 Music, 2014 is shaping up for this young London songwriter.

 New release ‘Starlight’ is due on 3rd March, the title track taken from his third album.  This is a new musical adventure from previous albums that saw him struggling to get out of a darker personal space - now accomplished and apparent in the intricate rhythmic finger-picking and effortless soaring strings that the record displays he is fast becoming known for his quality intriguing live performances. 

The release accompanies a set of tour dates, including shows for which he was handpicked to support current British buzz act Emma Stevens, folk artisans Moulettes, and the incredible American blues man Harry Manx.

Talking of the song’s origin Emm says:            

“I came up with the guitar riff whilst sitting on a park bench in Amsterdam on a friend’s down tuned guitar.  I wrote some words about the passing of my Nan - I thought it had an otherworldly, reminiscent feel much like looking back on the life of someone, helping me come to terms” 

English sensibilities refine a style that Emm has been working towards on his two preceding efforts.  The coming album was produced by Michael Clarke (Dan Whitehouse, Oh! Stockholm, Arbour Lights) and acclaimed string arranger Calina De La Mare (Tindersticks, Sophia).

‘Starlight’  the single is out 3rd March 2014

Check out the song here: https://soundcloud.com/terryemm/terry-emm-starlight/s-kviRC

See Terry Emm at one of his upcoming UK dates:

08th Feb                   London                                    Silver Bullet

12th Feb                   Sheffield                                 The Green Room

13th Feb                   Manchester                             Unicorn

14th Feb                   Dundee                                   Café Borsa

22nd Feb                   Hemel Hempstead                     Acoustic Café

28th Feb                   London                                    Proud Galleries

21st Mar                  Salford                                    The Eagle

22nd Mar                  Middlesbrough                        Marton Hotel                          Supporting Harry Manx

23rd Mar                  Keighley                                  The Octagon                           Supporting Harry Manx         

24th Mar                  London                                    Surya      

25th Mar                  London                                    Dublin Castle

27th Mar                  Stockport                                 Blue Cat Café

04th April                 London                                    Borderline                               Supporting Emma Stevens

Links:     

Soundcloud:                       ‘Starlight’ (for embedding): https://soundcloud.com/terryemm/starlight-1

YouTube:                            http://www.youtube.com/user/terryemmofficial

Web:                                   http://www.terryemm.co.uk

Facebook:                           http://www.facebook.com/terryemmmusic

Press quotes:                

“Excellent, excellent music” -BOB HARRIS, BBC RADIO 2

“Such finely crafted songs”- R2 MAGAZINE

“Absolutely Delightful”- CHRIS HAWKINS, BBC 6 MUSIC

“Outstanding…pastoral, romantic and lit musically by summer rays…no routine singer- songwriter offering but some-thing totally engaging in melody and­­ lyric…the cult starts here”- **** 4/5- MOJO

For interviews and press please contact:       terri@iaatouring.com               01273 305752