Novo Amor

Novo Amor

Novo Amor performing in Hamburg in 2015.
Background information
Birth name Ali John Meredith-Lacey
Also known as Novo Amor
Born August 11, 1991 (age 25)
Aberystwyth, Wales
Genres Indie rock, folk
Occupation(s) Singer-songwriter, musician
Instruments Vocals, guitar, banjo, bass guitar, drums, percussion, piano, keyboards
Years active 2012–present
Labels Believe Recordings, Dumont Dumont, Brilliance Records, Lacey Music
Associated acts Ed Tullett
Website novoamor.co.uk

Ali John Meredith-Lacey (born August 11, 1991), better known under the moniker Novo Amor, is a Welsh multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, sound designer and producer. Lacey released early work in 2012, but rose to prominence after the release of his debut EP Woodgate, NY in March 2014.[1] He has since released multiple singles as Novo Amor, as well as collaborative work with Ed Tullett.

Career

Lacey was born August 11, 1991 and raised in Llanidloes, Wales.[2] and now resides in Cardiff. Drift, a two-track single self-released in 2012, was Lacey's first release as Novo Amor.[3]

Lacey's first Novo Amor EP, Woodgate, NY, was released 31 March 2014 on Norwegian label Brilliance Records,[1] receiving praise from multiple music blogs[4][5] and introducing him to a global audience for the first time. Building on the success of the EP, Lacey released "Faux", a collaboration with Brighton-based artist Ed Tullett, on Dumont Dumont and Brilliance Records on 23 June 2014.[6] In the same month, Lacey also signed to UK publisher BDi Music, part of Bucks Music Group.[7]

"Callow", a further single as Novo Amor, was released 17 November 2014.[8] This was followed by "Welcome to the Jungle", a Guns N' Roses cover for an AXE/Lynx advertising campaign on 6 January 2015,[9] its video directed by Nabil.[10] Lacey toured Germany, Switzerland and Austria across April and May 2015,[11] and was nominated for 2 awards at the Music Week Sync Awards for the use of his music commercially.[12] "Anchor", another single as Novo Amor, was released 23 October 2015.[13]

A second collaborative single with Ed Tullett, "Alps", was released 15 April 2016. The duo are currently in the process of working on a full-length album together.[14]

Lacey's music has been used extensively across TV and commercials, including campaigns for AXE/Lynx and Expedia,[15] and episodes of Bones,[16] Masters of Sex,[17] Teen Wolf, Shadowhunters and Pretty Little Liars.[18]

Etymology

Novo Amor means New Love in Galician and Portuguese. This etymology was confirmed by the artist in a tweet.[19] He stated in an interview that he went through a break-up in 2012 before he started producing and that led to this name as he found his "New Love" in Music.[20]

Discography

EPs

Singles

References

  1. 1 2 "Premiere: Novo Amor – "Woodgate, NY" EP Stream". www.undertheradarmag.com. Retrieved 2016-04-30.
  2. ↑ "Less waffle, more splendid noise". Wales. 2013-01-07. Retrieved 2016-04-30.
  3. ↑ "Introducing Novo Amor (plus free EP) | Folk Radio UK". Folk Radio UK. 2012-10-09. Retrieved 2016-04-30.
  4. ↑ http://thefourohfive.com. "Novo Amor - Woodgate, NY [EP] l Review l The 405". The 405. Retrieved 2016-04-30.
  5. ↑ "Novo Amor - Woodgate, NY. EP". Hillydilly.com. Retrieved 2016-04-30.
  6. ↑ Thomas, Aaron (2014-06-19). "Novo Amor & Ed Tullett resonate with"Faux" [Premiere]". EARMILK. Retrieved 2016-04-30.
  7. ↑ "BDi Music Ltd". www.bdimusic.com. Retrieved 2016-04-30.
  8. ↑ http://thefourohfive.com. "Novo Amor shares video for 'Callow' [405 Premiere]". The 405. Retrieved 2016-04-30.
  9. ↑ "Is this the least GN'R cover ever?". Digital Spy. 2015-01-06. Retrieved 2016-04-30.
  10. ↑ Skope. "NOVO AMOR ANNOUNCES NEW SINGLE "WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE" – Skope Entertainment Inc". Retrieved 2016-04-30.
  11. ↑ "(no title)". novoamor.co.uk. Retrieved 2016-04-30.
  12. ↑ "BDi Music Ltd". www.bdimusic.com. Retrieved 2016-04-30.
  13. ↑ "Novo Amor reinterprets the Selkie legend with music video for "Anchor" — watch". Consequence of Sound. 2015-10-02. Retrieved 2016-04-30.
  14. ↑ "Novo Amor and Ed Tullett deliver gracefully careening indie-folk collaboration "Alps"". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 2016-04-30.
  15. ↑ Expedia (2015-06-16), Connections | Expedia, retrieved 2016-04-30
  16. ↑ "Music from Bones Episode 1007". TuneFind. Retrieved 2016-04-30.
  17. ↑ "Music from Masters of Sex Episode 0312". TuneFind. Retrieved 2016-04-30.
  18. ↑ Lagomarsino, Ron (2016-01-12), Of Late I Think of Rosewood, retrieved 2016-04-30
  19. ↑ Reply on Twitter on Dec 2014
  20. ↑ Novo Amor - Interview by Thomas Curry (6 May 2014)
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