So The Mixed Tape has generated some great feedback so far. Thanks for all the comments, the good and the bad!

The fact that so many people have engaged with this release is massive for me and that’s exactly what I wanted. The aim was to have something solid to build from and also to hear what you guys think.

It’s all about momentum and I hope The Mixed Tape can really get things rolling.

So the next month or so is all about promoting this new piece of work – hence the small UK tour. I’m really excited for this as it’s something I’ve always dreamed as doing as an artist. (You can see the dates on the ‘Up coming dates’ tab).

Some great news today aswell… The Mixed Tape is now available fo download on iTunes and you can also listen to it as much as you like on Spotify!! Don’t forget to rate it…  (Click the images below for links.)

The CD’s have been sent off to print so hopefully I’ll receive them back very soon. Make sure to keep an ear out as there will be only a limited bunch so I’m going to put a little competition together for a few freebies aswell!

Anyway, thanks again. Please keep spreading the word.

Much love,

SJR

I am happy to announce that at the start of June I will be embarking on a mini tour of the UK to celebrate the release and to hopefully spread the word some more. Check out the dates below!

• 5th June – The Bedford, London.
• 8th June – The Castle Hotel, Manchester.
• 9th June – The Forum, Sheffield.
• 14th June -The Birdcage, Bristol.
• 16th June – The Finsbury, London.

I hope you can join me for one of the dates!

Keep checking back for updates.

SJR.

‘The Mixed Tape’ UK Tour 2013.

Help me spread the word and please follow the link by clicking the picture below.

ENJOY!

SJR

I NEED YOU!

If you are free this Bank Holiday Monday I need you to get involved in my new music video. We will be filming in Highbury Fields, Islington, North London from 1pm Monday 6th May.

Just bring yourselves and we will have some fun!

SJR

It will be available for download on a variety of online platforms.

Keep checking back for more info!

SJR

As you may know, on Saturday evening I’ll be performing a headline show at The Roadhouse in my hometown of Manchester. It’s my first performance back home since I left for London just over 6 months ago, so as you can probably imagine I’m preeeeetty excited!

Photography by Laramie Shubber.

We also wanted to use this event to celebrate my up-coming debut release – ‘The Mixed Tape’ – so it’s all very exciting and I hope it will be a wonderful evening.

So now I’d like to invite you all to come and join in the fun! You can still get tickets online via The Roadhouse website or through the Facebook event , or alternatively some tickets will be available on the door on the night BUT don’t leave it too late!!

I hope you can be there to join us.

Thanks for all your support!

SJR

I just thought I’d give you a little update on my week so far….

I’ve been frantically sorting stuff out for the release of ‘The Mixed Tape’ – does anything ever run smoothly?! Ah well, It will be out in the next few weeks that is for sure!

In the meantime I’m heading up to Manchester to play a great little venue called The Roadhouse. Really looking forward to this one as I haven’t performed back in my hometown since I moved to London over six months ago. If you are reading this and fancy coming along then follow the link HERE to find out more about the event.

Most of my day to day has been getting organised for a trip to Dublin this weekend. I can’t wait for a little break AND I’ve never been to Ireland so it’s going to be lots of exploring followed by lots of Guinness!

Summer 2010 – Glastonbury

Whilst sorting stuff for the trip I came across and old playlist on my iTunes titled ‘Uni BBQ’ – Let the reminiscing begin! This is going back three years now and I have to say I was pretty impressed with my choice of music. Quite eclectic you might agree…. But a fantastic summer to end Uni and have some fun!

Here’s a shorten list of some of my favourites; Badly Drawn Boy, Blur, Bloc Party, Calvin Harris, Counting Crows, Chris Wallbank & The Cowards, David Bowie, Deplhic, The Doors, The Eels, Fat Freddy’s Drop, Feist, Fleetwood Mac and Hall and Oates…. I won’t go on any more. But just thought I’d share that with you all.

Thanks for reading. I’ll post again soon.

SJR

I hope you like it and, if so, please keep spreading the word.

Cheers,

SJR

I’m very happy to announce that ‘The Mixed Tape’ is now finished! Big thanks to Wayne and Tom for all their help in the studio. Couldn’t have done it without them. I’ll be deciding on a release date very soon, so keep your ears out.

Bedside light in my room at home.

My time back at home was lovely as usual, it’s always nice to hang out with old friends. What surprised me the most was the weather! I couldn’t believe the sun was shining when I arrived at Piccadilly, I knew it was going to be a brilliant weekend.

Whilst in the studio, Wayne, Tom and I wrote a little song together. I can’t wait to be able to show it to you all!

Finally just to let you know about the new video which is now online. It was filmed by the guys at Hits TV for my track ‘Not That Fool’ featuring my wonderful friend Emma Gage. Have a watch below.

SJR x

What a busy few weeks it has been!!

Last week I played two shows. One at The Wheelbarrow in Camden, hosted by the brilliant George Frakes and another at The Dissenting Academy in Newington. Both very small intimate venues where I played a mixture of original and cover tracks. A great time was had by all I hope!

So the Spring seems to be back off still. Who knows when the weather will improve?! But with all of this out of our control I have some exciting news to help us all through!

The Melrose – Open Mic.

I’ve been playing a few open mic nights to try out some new material. I’d really recommend The Melrose in Shepard’s Bush. Mike Gill runs a quality night and what a vibe there is at that place!!

The mix-tape is almost ready!! Feels like this has been a real work in progress and now the I can see the end getting closer. Very excited for all of this to be out there for you lovely people to hear

As a launch night, and to celebrate the project, I am playing back in my home town of Manchester on 27th April at The Roadhouse. See more info here if you’d like to come along!

Even more exciting news is that I have started to book a small UK Tour for the start of June. This is huge for me! I’m extremely excited to announce the dates, but for now this will have to wait…

I’d like to end today by letting you know about this awesome Party/Gig/Festival at an old warehouse in Hackney I went along to last week. Electric Domestics is the name. It was awesome!!!!! Thanks to Antonio Lulic for organising it all. And to Jon Barker for the invite!

Speak soon guys.

SJR