Robbie Boyd
Robbie Boyd
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| Born | 11 September 1985 |
| Origin | London, United Kingdom |
| Genres | Pop, folk |
| Occupation(s) | Songwriter, singer, musician |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Website |
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Robbie Boyd is a singer, songwriter and musician from London, United Kingdom.
In 2010, Boyd's musical talents attracted the attention of Sir Tim Rice who included Boyd's songs "Oh Alaska" and "New Hampshire" in his BBC Radio 2 series American Pie.[1][2] The following year, Robbie and his band won the "Alternative" category of Live and Unsigned and were also named London's "Busker of the Year".[3] In 2013 they reached the top 20 of MTV's Brand New for 2013 competition.[4]
During this time, Boyd released a number of singles and EPs which have received positive reviews[5][6][7][8] and in May 2014 released his debut album So Called Man.[9][10][11] Although Boyd does do solo performances, he is often accompanied by his band.[12] Boyd has played at a number of events and festivals in the UK and overseas[13] and has sold out several headline shows in London including The Borderline,[14] The Barfly [15] and Bush Hall.[16] To launch the Gigs Big Busk Competition in 2013 (a competition he won two years prior) Boyd performed on the roof of London's O2 Arena, being the first Briton to do so.[17] He has been played on various BBC radio stations, including Graham Norton's show on BBC Radio 2[18] and appeared twice on TV playing live on ITV's This Morning.[19][20] Boyd plays a number of musical instruments, including the Okinawan sanshin.[21]
Discography
Albums
- So Called Man (2014)
EPs
- Sleeping in Ruins (2014)
- Under My Skin (2013)
- Painted Sky (2013)
- Spring Generation (2012)
- Autumn's Flown (2012)
Singles
- "Brave" (2015)
- "Less Than Friends" (2014)
- "When I Believe" (2012)
- "Orion's Belt" (2012)
- "I Won't Let You Go" (2012)
References
- ↑ "Alaska Episode 36: originally aired 16 December 2010 and New Hampshire Episode 50: Originally Aired 24 March 2011". American Pie Episode Listing. Retrieved 4 May 2014.
- ↑ "Institute alumni Robbie Boyd writes song for Sir Tim Rice". The Muse's Muse. 13 Dec 2010. Retrieved 4 May 2014.
- ↑ "The Robbie Boyd Band named Busker of the Year". London Mayor's Press release. 30 July 2011. Retrieved 4 May 2014.
- ↑ "MTV Brand New 2013 Unsigned Winner Is Ebony Day!...and we celebrate those that didn’t make the cut.". MTV website. 28 November 2012. Retrieved 9 May 2014.
- ↑ "Review: The Robbie Boyd Band – Autumn’s Flown". 13 June 2012. Retrieved 7 June 2014.
- ↑ "The Robbie Boyd Band – Spring Generation EP". 17 October 2012. Retrieved 8 June 2014.
- ↑ "Album Review: Robbie Boyd – Painted Sky EP". 2 July 2013. Retrieved 7 June 2014.
- ↑ "Singles of the week - Monday, October 28, 2013". 28 October 2013. Retrieved 7 June 2014.
- ↑ "So Called Man – Robbie Boyd Review". 26 April 2014. Retrieved 7 June 2014.
- ↑ "Robbie Boyd - So Called Man (Review)". 2014. Retrieved 7 June 2014.
- ↑ "Robbie Boyd @robbieboydband So Called Man". 7 April 2014. Retrieved 7 June 2014.
- ↑ "Meet Robbie's band". 2014. Retrieved 9 May 2014.
- ↑ "The Robbie Boyd Band en Argentina". November 2012. Retrieved 8 June 2014.
- ↑ "Exclusive: The Robbie Boyd Band – When I Believe". 23 July 2012. Retrieved 7 June 2014.
- ↑ "The Robbie Boyd Band @ The Barfly, Camden, London, UK". 23 October 2012. Retrieved 7 June 2014.
- ↑ "Robbie Boyd - Bush Hall London, 03/07/13". 14 July 2013. Retrieved 7 June 2014.
- ↑ "robbie-boyd-kicks-2013-gigs-big-busk-competition-atop-o2". 18 July 2013. Retrieved 4 May 2014.
- ↑ "BBC Music Playlister Artist Page". Retrieved 4 May 2014.
- ↑ "Robbie Boyd on ITV's This Morning - I won't let you go (live)". Video on YouTube. 4 November 2012. Retrieved 4 May 2014.
- ↑ "Robbie Boyd - 'I Want You To Stay' (Live on 'This Morning')". Video on YouTube. 3 July 2013. Retrieved 4 May 2014.
- ↑ "8.The Soul of Okinawan Music / Be. Okinawa". Video on YouTube. 2 Nov 2014. Retrieved 4 Nov 2014.