Half Moon presents:

New Moon - A Night of New Music

River Meets Sea + Spinkx + Scott and Maria + Lethbridge Owen + Frankie Swain

Half Moon - Putney, London

£2.50 Adv / Door
Entry Requirements: 18+ after 7pm

A night of new music and discovery. Singer-songwriters, bands, poets, performance artists...

Founded in January 2017, New Moon offers music fans the chance to see the best up-and-coming acts from the UK, Europe, and often from around the globe.

Only £2.50 entry, food served until 10pm. Doors open 7:30pm.

If you would like to perform at a future New Moon please apply via music@halfmoon.co.uk

Line Up

Drawing influence from a plethora of genres, River Meets Sea maintains a spectral intimacy in both their live performances and studio recordings. Through the recent campaigns of their singles, Rest On Me, Won't You Stay and On Holiday they have gained support from a multiple of online publications as well as radio coverage in London. They have gigged regularly over the last year and are gearing up for more singles over the next few months

Rising singer-songwriter Spinkx has an authentic approach to songwriting that produces emotionally raw lyrics combined with ear worm melodies and textured electronic production. She speaks to her generation, channeling her own life experiences of the highs and lows of transitioning into adulthood and navigating relationships into her music. Spinkx has spent the last year refining this sound, working in collaboration with a variety of producers and co-writers in London and pursuing her passion for songwriting and performing.

With BBC Introducing support under her belt Spinkx is working towards her debut EP showcasing fresh electropop with influences of dream pop and contemporary R&B. Spinkx warm, down to earth nature makes her easily relatable and her ability to express her fire and emotional vulnerability shines through in her live performances. Spinkx can be seen performing her music around London at venues including Notting Hill Arts Club and The Social.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spinkx_/

The Brighton based duo have been playing music together since around 2012.

The new EP ‘Never Lost’, will feature five new tracks. It includes ‘This Land’ – a track inspired by the beauty of the British Isles and both filmed and recorded live on the South Downs. Whilst this EP took great inspiration from the indomitable spirit of Mother Nature, love remains a cornerstone and the never decreasing flame underpinning the bands sound.

Their 2017 debut album ‘Bright Star’ was greeted with plaudits from fans and media. The album inspiration came from Scott & Maria's move from London to Brighton in late 2015. A smorgasbord of music influences from David Bowie to The Beatles, from Nina Simone to Newton Faulkner and Nahko Bear & The Medicine People. It is an eclectic, fun mix of acoustic songs leaning towards alternative folk. Love, and the depth of feeling, is a recurring theme throughout the album.

A flurry of writing and recording promises to see the band follow this EP with another new album and the bands burgeoning live reputation gained over the past few years in the south of England and seen promoters take notice. The duo have taken to the stage at the likes of The Isle of Wight Rhythm Tree Festival, Sark Summer Festival, NeverWorld Festival (Kent), RawFest (Berkshire), Scallywags Party (Bath), SmallWorld Festival (Kent), Lambstock Festival (London), Brighton Vegan Festival, and the Permaculture Stage & Banjo Stage in the Green Fields of Glastonbury Festival.

www.scottandmariamusic.com www.facebook.com/scottandmariaduo https://open.spotify.com/artist/5S88adwXiuP6Fvfh2hrj7v www.twitter.com/Scott_and_Maria

Lethbridge Owen brings together singer/songwriters Kelly Louise Lethbridge and Jimmy Owen. They form a talent-rich partnership, writing and performing original music with top-quality musicianship.

“Put simply, Lethbridge Owen are arguably what ‘The Rumours’ line-up of Fleetwood Mac could have been if they hadn’t imploded. Superb!! I love the little percussive pushes, pristine harmonies, lovely production and intricate guitar work - it all flows!” Pete Feenstra

“’Mind Over Matter’ is defiantly different - a celebration of cerebral musicianship that nevertheless manages to retain a radio-friendly accessibility. Glory in its diversity. Celebrate its candid creativity. And take heart from the fact that Lethbridge Owen possess the self-confidence required to make a record that steadfastly refuses to follow trends or chase genre classification.

This album requires an open mind, an acceptance that variety is the spice of life, and that original songwriting knows no bounds. Rock? At times. Pop? Maybe. Country? Definitely. Americana and blues? Sure. Lethbridge Owen tick so many boxes on this deeply affecting record that it’s impossible to pigeonhole. Owen’s blistering solo on ‘Back To The Blue’ proves beyond doubt that nothing is off limits and everything is possible. Chasing that distinctive signature sound might prove to be the duo’s downfall, but it could catapult Lethbridge Owen into the big leagues.

There are moments, when Lethbridge Owen are at their most compelling, that classic Fleetwood Mac meets the Rolling Stones. Then there are mellow breaks where the Ward Thomas-esque radio-friendly country pop comes to the fore. And when Jimmy Owen really lets rip – complemented by Kelly Louise Lethbridge’s soulful verve – it’s like listening to Tedeschi Trucks Band at their wondrous and expansive best. On ‘Leaving Home’ and ‘Taking Over Me’ the fret work is simply sublime, but Lethbridge Owen are at their best when sweet vocal harmonies vie for top billing with big bluesy riffs – the Tom Petty-esque ‘Fight For You’ is a classic case in point.” Simon Rushworth, Rush on Rock

“Lethbridge Owen’s new music crosses genre boundaries with panache and class; echoes of Fleetwood Mac with a modern, vibrant application and fully from the heart. Thoughtful, fresh and engaging, this is music that everyone should give a chance. It will richly reward those that do.” Great Music Stories - featured artist - Guy Bellamy

“Lethbridge Owen's always immaculate vocals, subtle and mature songwriting combined with stellar performances all round and with Jimmy Owen’s fantastic tone and incredible guitar playing make this band a must see. Lethbridge Owen really is one to watch out for." John Dryland (Cargo Records)

“Jimmy Owen is an incredible guitarist – fabulous playing.” Guitarist Magazine

“WOW! You’ll go far. Great vocals and playing and of course, great songs. Congrats.” Marcus Malone - Malone/Sibunn Band (Robert Plant, Led Zeppelin)

Check out the Andertons Music Co’s session, Lethbridge Owen’s live dates, and their Mind Over Matter album for yourself to enjoy some of the brightest new singer/songwriter talent on the music scene today.

Website: www.lethbridgeowen.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lethbridgeowen Twitter: @LethOwenMusic

Emergency Alarms is the brand new single from Frankie Swain.

Frankie explains the inspiration behind the song…“We all need to talk about mental health, we wrote this song as a call to action. When someone finds themselves in a bad way, it’s to say when you feel like you can’t, pick up the phone and give someone a call – talk it through”

Official video at : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzfkqTNzyCI&feature=youtu.be

Smart link http://smarturl.it/emergencyalarms

Emergency Alarms is the brand new single from Frankie Swain.

Set to be released in early July, Emergency Alarms follows the success of her first single "Hook, line and Sinker" which got a number of radio plays and playlists from all around Europe. It was written with PictureHouse songwriters Dave Browne and Yann O'Brien over the past year.

Citing influences such as George Ezra, Ward Thomas and Passenger. Emergency Alarms addresses the subject of mental health and how sometimes a good friend is all you need.

Produced and mixed by Dave and Yann with Pete Glenister (Darius / Corona / Alison Moyet / Terence Trent D'arby / Johnny Marr), Emergency Alarms was mastered by Reuben Cohen in LA.

“We all need to talk about mental health, we wrote this song as a call to action. When someone finds themselves in a bad way, it’s to say when you feel like you can’t, pick up the phone and give someone a call – talk it through”

Website: www.frankieswain.com

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