Jamie Isaac
| Jamie Isaac | |
|---|---|
| Origin | London |
| Genres | Alternative, ambient, folk, jazz |
| Years active | 2011-present |
| Labels |
[Marathon Artists House Anxiety |
| Website |
www |
Jamie Isaac is a London-based singer and producer, born and raised in Croydon. Signed to House Anxiety / Marathon Artists, Jamie's debut EP, I Will Be Cold Soon, attracted attention for its near-choral incantations, minimalist jazz tones and post-rock layering.[1][2] Jamie has been praised for utilising the power of silence with experimental and enveloping swaggering beats and his self-aware lyrics.[3][4][5] His forthcoming EP, Blue Break, is already gaining recognition for its soulful, piano-led sound.[6][7] Featuring Jamie in The Guardian's New Music, Michael Cragg praised "Blue Break" for "favouring space and atmosphere over production histrionics".[8]
Background
Jamie Isaac was born on July 2, 1994 in Croydon, United Kingdom. He attended BRIT School alongside King Krule,[9] the two have worked on many projects together since.[10] He started making his own music in 2011 in his parents home, and released a few online demos. After a friend of his invited him to do a few sessions in a studio, his music advanced rapidly, with people expressing an interest in his music. Jamie has always had an interest in being a film-making and script writing, saying that if it weren't for music, that is what he would probably would have pursued a career in.[11]
His influences come from jazz pianists such as Dave Brubeck, Bill Evans and Teddy Wilson and classical pianist Chopin as well as The Beach Boys.[11]
Jamie describes his own music style as "brooding, cinematic and minimalist" and that he would never write a song without a piano line in it. He has released two EP's, namely 'I Will be Cold Soon' and 'Blue Break', both of which have become well known.
Discography
EP
| Year | Title | Format | Released | Tracks | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | I Will Be Cold Soon | 12" vinyl Digital | 28 June 2013 | "Can See, Pt. 1" "Softly Draining Seas" "I Will Be Cold Soon" "Hardened Front" | House Anxiety Marathon Artists |
| 2014 | Blue Break | 12" vinyl Digital | 24 March 2014 | "Blue Break" "She Dried" "Mother's Love Don’t Stretch" "Can See (Part 2)" | House Anxiety Marathon Artists |
References
- ↑ "Listen: Jamie Isaac – Softly Draining Seas". The Line Of Best Fit. 2013-05-02. Retrieved 2014-06-12.
- ↑ "Jamie Isaac: "Softly Draining Seas" | Tracks". Pitchfork. 2013-04-29. Retrieved 2014-06-12.
- ↑ Barley, Hector (2013-09-04). "Exposure: Jamie Isaac". Thefourohfive.com. Retrieved 2014-06-12.
- ↑ "OTW #531: Jamie Isaac | Features | Clash Magazine". Clashmusic.com. Retrieved 2014-06-12.
- ↑ (Josh) (2011-09-03). "Introducing: Jamie Isaac". Crack in the Road. Retrieved 2014-06-12.
- ↑ Tags: jamie isaac (2014-02-03). "Jamie Isaac - "She Dried" | Pigeons & Planes". Pigeonsandplanes.com. Retrieved 2014-06-12.
- ↑ "Listen to Jamie Isaac's track She Dried". Thefourohfive.com. 2014-02-07. Retrieved 2014-06-12.
- ↑ Michael Cragg. "Jamie Isaac – She Dried: New music | Music". theguardian.com. Retrieved 2014-06-12.
- ↑ Zadeh, Joe. "OTW #531: Jamie Isaac". Clash Music. Retrieved 18 September 2014.
- ↑ Wojciechowski, Robbie (25 October 2013). "King Krule has spearheaded a new suburban pop revolution". Noisey. Retrieved 25 October 2013.
- 1 2 Day, Lawrence. "Introducing: Jamie Isaac". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 18 September 2014.
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