iSing takes a look at new music from Karine Polwart, Anne Marie Almedal and Ovvls. Karine Polwart Folk music fans are in for a treat with the release later this month of Laws of Motion, the new album from Scottish singer-songwriter Karine Polwart. The BBC Folk Singer of the Year was widely lauded for her […]
YouTube can be a wondrous thing for the curious singer but identifying the good advice from the bad can be tough. Here are three YouTube channels we’re tuning into for singing tips, inspiration and education. Singwise Vocals Karyn O’Connor is an ever cheery, US-based vocal coach who knows her stuff. Her Singwise Vocals videos are brimming […]
The tumultuous life story of Lady Geraldine rivals the plot of any airport paperback and shows you don’t need to fit a certain stereotype to become a recording artist. Geraldine Elliott aka Lady Geraldine came to music later in life and by accident after overcoming profound deafness and an abusive relationship. It was a chance […]
Looking for some singing inspiration, motivation or encouragement? Here are four singing-related podcasts to get you thinking. The Naked Vocalist If you want to learn more about singing technique and what it takes to sustain a professional career, then this podcast, brought to you by UK vocal gurus (and iSing favourites) Chris Johnson and Steve […]
iSing takes a look at new music from Barns Courtney, Pete Wilde and Velvet and Stone. Barns Courtney Anglo American singer-songwriter Barns Courtney has just released two new singles worth checking out, 99 and Good Thing. Courtney shot to prominence last year with his anthemic debut album The Attractions of Youth and possesses a deep, […]
Meet Indigo Face, a four-piece electro-pop band from Europe who relocated to London eight years ago to immerse themselves in the capital’s thriving music scene. Hailing from Italy, France and Switzerland, Ray Tognola, Maxime Raguideau-Obadia, Andrea Rapisarda and Mary Terragin, also known as Indigo Face, now proudly call London home. They spoke to iSing about […]
Have you seen these guys? They’re the V-Team, four vocal experts who have made a series of snappy videos brimming with singing advice and tips to keep your mind and body in shape. Chris Johnson, Steve Giles, Joshua Alamu and iSing’s founder and editor Line Hilton have created the video series in conjunction with Vocalzone, […]
Can singing transform lives? Most definitely, says James Belmont a member of the Invictus Games Choir who features on classical star Carly Paoli’s latest single Liberty. Belmont was discharged from the Army with cancer at 25 and one of the first to join the choir, formed by broadcaster and choirmaster Gareth Malone in 2016 to […]
iSing takes a look at new music from Josh McGovern, Tomberlin and the Ashley Sherlock Band. Josh McGovern Like his musical idols Johnny Cash and Leonard Cohen, Josh McGovern possesses a rich baritone voice. He uses it to cinematic effect on Weight, his new single exploring mental health and lost love or, as the Brighton singer-songwriter […]
Every year singers and songwriters from around the world make the pilgrimage to a picturesque Santa Monica mountain retreat for 10 days of learning. They’re guests at VocalizeU Artist Intensive (VUAI), where the best vocal, performance and songwriting coaches in the business are on hand to share their knowledge and experience and provide inspiration and constructive feedback. […]
As we stagger ever closer to the Brexit deadline the music industry is ramping up its efforts to protect musicians’ freedom of movement. Without such a concession, it warns, life will be way more complicated for performers once we leave Europe. For those who doubt that the extra red tape and cost of travelling to […]
She has worked with producer Timbaland, sang on the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury and recorded a single at Abbey Road Studios. Is Caroline Smith the next big thing? Actually, she’s a children’s community physiotherapist and a member of The Lewisham & Greenwich NHS Choir. The choir, which was formed as part of BBC’s Sing While […]
If you’re a fan of music memoirs then you must read Grant & I: Inside and Outside The Go-Betweens. Robert Forster’s bittersweet book charts the indie band’s 30-year history and a powerful musical partnership. Have you heard of The Go-Betweens? Not many have. The cult Aussie band had the unerring knack of flying under the […]
Every week Jack Drummond-Joy and Val Njenga get together with 20 other like-minded teenagers to sing, write and arrange. They’re part of Urban Flames, a London-based singing collective for young people who love underground music. The rehearsal sessions are loud and fun, but there’s a serious edge to them. Each member of the group has […]
The V-Team, four industry experts with an abundance of singing knowledge, are here with another series of snappy and informative videos to keep your mind, body and voice in top shape. Chris Johnson, Steve Giles, Joshua Alamu and iSing’s founder and editor Line Hilton – aka the V-Team – have made a series of videos […]
iSing takes a look at music from The Moods, Hannah Scott and They Call Me Max. The Moods This ten-piece collective of poets and musicians from the North West have just released their summer anthem Carnival, a contagious fusion of brass, calypso beats and bold lyrics featuring Jamaican artist Tixxy Bang. The Moods, who formed […]
Singers of all abilities can immerse themselves in the world of jazz at a five-day singing summer school led by two of the genre’s leading lights. Trudy Kerr and Anita Wardell will next month lead the Jazz Voice Summer School, held in conjunction with the London College of Creative Media (LCCM). The course is open […]
It’s nine years this week since Michael Jackson died but his status as a cultural icon shows no sign of fading with a new exhibition on the singer opening at the National Portrait Gallery (NPG) today. Michael Jackson: On the Wall is a collection of paintings and images created by more than 40 artists, including David LaChapelle, […]
Do you worry about losing your voice? Lack energy on stage? Or strain when singing certain vowels? If the answer to any of these questions is yes then tune into the V-Team: four vocal experts who have put together a series of videos to help singers get the best out of every performance. The V-Team […]
Singer-songwriter Mary Gauthier’s latest offering Rifles and Rosary Beads is up for best album at this year’s Americana Music Awards. It has all the hallmarks of a classic Gauthier creation – haunting melodies, emotive vocals and searingly honest lyrics – but there’s one difference. On the new album Gauthier doesn’t draw on her own life experiences (of […]
