Saint Raymond (musician)

Saint Raymond on stage in October 2014.

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Callum Burrows (born 30 March 1995), better known by his stage name Saint Raymond, is a singer-songwriter from Nottingham. ^[1]

Background

Burrows grew up in Bramcote, Nottingham. He took the 'Saint Raymond' moniker from the street that he grew up on and his Grandad's name.^[2] He began his career playing small gigs and open mic nights around Nottingham before gaining popularity in 2013 when he released his self penned, debut extended play "Escapade" on Gabrielle Aplin's Never Fade Records. Escapade featured heavily in the iTunes album chart upon its release and the lead track Fall At Your Feet promoted as iTunes Single of the Week.

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Music career

Burrows received early support from BBC Introducing and after a successful slot on the BBC Introducing Stage at Reading and Leeds Festival in August 2013, it was announced that Burrows had signed a major record deal with Asylum Records.^{[4] [5]} Many people in Nottingham credit his signing with an appearance on the hugely influential radio show NottinghamLIVE, hosted by journalist Darren Patterson and world-renowned broadcaster Steve Oliver.

Burrows embarked on a headline tour in the UK and Ireland in September 2013 before announcing in October that he would be supporting Californian girl band Haim on their sold out UK and European tour in December.^[6]

In January 2014, Burrows released his second EP "Young Blood" on indie label National Anthem which has previously released music by Haim, Chvrches and Josh Record.^[7] Young Blood EP peaked at number 4 on the itunes album chart and the title track was named as Zane Lowe’s "Hottest Record in The World". ^[8] Burrows was also invited to perform a live session in Maida Vale Studios for BBC Radio 1 and Zane Lowe in January 2014.^{[9] [10]}

On 23 April 2014, Burrows announced that he would be the opening act for Ed Sheeran's Multiply Tour in the UK and Europe.^[11][12]

Burrows released his third EP 'Ghosts' on Asylum Records in May 2014. Lead track 'Everything She Wants' and its subsequent remix by art rock band Everything Everything were both made 'Hottest Records' on Zane Lowe's BBC Radio 1 show.^[5][13]

'Fall At Your Feet' was used in the opening scene of the motion picture This Is Where I Leave You which stars Jason Bateman, Tina Fey, and Jane Fonda which was released on 19 September 2014. The original motion picture soundtrack was released three days earlier on 16 September 2014^[14]

One of Burrows's tracks 'I Want You' was used for the eighth series of Made in Chelsea's trailer and for an ITV player advert in October 2014.^[15]

Saint Raymond performing at La Scala, London in December 2015 (Young Blood tour).

Burrows announced that he is working on his debut album Young Blood with Irish music producer Jacknife Lee (U2, Bloc Party, Kasabian) due for release on 29 June 2015.^[16][17] The album's release was later rescheduled to 5 July 2015, although some CD pre-orders were delivered as early as 29 June 2015.The album was released on the 3rd of July in on itunes in the UK^[18]

Following the release of his new album, Burrows went on tour in the UK in November and December 2015, during which he performed his new song called We Are Fire. ^[19]

Relationship to fans

Saint Raymond with a fan during Young Blood tour in 2015

Saint Raymond is known among his fans for his kindness and generosity. Often interacting with fans on social media platforms, Burrows has struck up a relationship with supporters which he says is important when trying to establish a career in music.

Saynt Raemond

A fan, who draws cartoon versions of Burrows on the social media platform Twitter, had twice designed the tour passes and tour book for his two previous tours of 2015. Saynt Raemond decided to start the account in 2014 as a form of entertainment for the musician and has since gone onto design cakes that made an appearance at his 'Young Blood' album launch.

Burrows wearing a 'Saynt Raemond' mask at his 29th May 2015 Shepherd's Bush Empire concert.

In a 2015 interview with UQ Music blog, Saint Raymond stated that the account was "amazing and keeps us entertained on the road", continuing on to say that he "loves all that stuff on Twitter".

Discography

Albums

• Young Blood (July 2015)

Extended plays

• Escapade (April 2013)
• Young Blood (January 2014)
• Ghosts (May 2014)

Singles

• Young Blood (January 2014) (UK #58)
• I Want You (August 2014) (UK #76)
• Fall At Your Feet (December 2014)
• Come Back to You (April 2015)

References