Artist Interviews
B.I.G
London born singer/rapper B.I.G aka Jonathon Pontes-Betu, is our first guest on CDE.
Jonathon is talking to us about his new music that he has recently released on Soundcloud and much more!
Make sure to listen if you want to hear one of the many talented students at Falmouth University.
KYMA
Giulia Gamba, Andrea Rota and Giosuè Masoni met in high school in Bergamo, Italy and are now all studying Creative Music Technology at Falmouth University.
Together, they work in the studio with guitars, drums, vocals and incorporate electronic sounds to create a genre fusion of Pop, Rock and Indie. KYMA are discussing their album release with CDE... It is an album that is sure to capture a lot of attention!
FACTOR 50
Falmouth based quintet, Factor 50, burst onto the South West music scene in the autumn of 2019 with nothing but electrifying live performances and a charismatic sense of humour.
Pulling together influences from Talking heads to Radiohead to Squid, they take an innovative spin on the genre of indie rock, receiving praise for their creative approach to instrumentation: never before will you hear a bass emulating a synthesiser and a synthesiser emulating a bass. After spending a year dominating the local Falmouth scene, they are now focusing their efforts on capturing their unique live energy in the studio, to produce their highly anticipated debut single which will be released in the spring of 2021.
THE DOINKS
Garage punk outfit, hailing from the south west ready to take over the world with their fast drums, pumping bass and guitar tones designed to cut through government steel. The Doinks first graced the earth with the release of their debut EP, ‘The Doinks Play Punk’ and since then have released banger after banger, including two singles and a live session EP. They’re known for their life-threatening live shows, their friendship with Spider-man and their exquisite style. We are the Doinks and we play punk.
Photo Credit: Billy Rickards
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JAKE PAVEY
Jake Pavey is an ambient soundscape guitarist, specialising in creating melancholic textures and lethargic soundtracks inspired by thoughts, feelings, and experiences of the modern world. Taking inspiration from the basis of life and the journey that it is, so he hopes to connect anywhere with anyone that listens. Originally born and raised in London, Jake has since flourished in his musical discovery during his time at Falmouth University and continues to explore the boundaries of ambient guitar.
The three bands are joining CDE to discuss their upcoming collaboration project make sure to watch!
MOG JONES
Mog Jones is a dazzling songstress from the South West, with an electric range of inspired material with Glam Rock & Country influence. Mog’s songs are as memorable as her sparkling stage presence (not to be confused with her sparkling stage attire and glamour),
with inspiration drawn from some of her favourite musicians - David Bowie, Dolly Parton and Patti Smith. Mog has supported some fabulous musicians such as Leo Sayer and Albert Lee, she has also performed at venues and festivals such as The Troubadour in London and Boardmasters in Cornwall. Mog has also been handpicked to perform at events curated by DJ Rob Da Bank, BBC Introducing Cornwall are also big fans of Mog's work, regularly featuring her songs on their shows. This year has seen the release of her debut album “On The Run” which has combined her love of britpop and country to create a very distinct sound that is not to be missed!
HLP
20 year old beat maker from South-West London, HLP (standing for Henry Lucius Parsonage which are his two middle names and sir name) started making music only 3 years ago and hasn't looked back since. Heavily inspired by Hip-Hop, he fuses together Jazz, Hip-Hop and Electronic music to create his unique style.
RHYS HURD
My name is Rhys Hurd and I am a Guitarist and Vocalist from Brixham, Devon and play around the south west of england. I write songs that are a distinctive blend of heavy modern rock with classic blues and indie influence, driven by intricate and powerful guitar work with catchy rhythm and vocal melodies that touch on many personal subjects Including love, mental health and climate change.
REDRØ
In 2020, producer and instrumentalist Cassius Whiley- and guitarist Anderson Foresyth, both Falmouth Music students united with Vocalist Ruby O'Connor, and began a series of 3am songwriting sessions which conjured up the unique style of songs that are heard now, this in turn came to form the trio named REDRØ. REDRØ is a combination of dreamy and entrancing vocals and "synth-drenched-deliciousness"- Sarah Gosling, BBC Introducing in the South West. The basic form and simple style combined with the steady and deep cavernous rhythms are something easy to get lost in.
PHILIP PHRANO
Philip Phrano- singer, songwriter, who focuses on dark sound and creates intesne, sad and cinematic music. He can be compared to artist like Anthony and the Johnsons or Messer, whose lyrics are influenced by various issues, from personal experiences to world wide issiues or even mythical creatures
MOTHMAN, THE MAN
Mothman, The Man is a Lo-Fi, Psychedelic, Fuzz Folk project headed by a prominent member of the Falmouth music scene. Borrowing the name of the mythical creature 'Mothman', who terrorized the small American town of 'Point Pleasant' in the '60s, this project is a way for me to express myself completely and freely. I am originally from the midlands but recently moved to the deep south of the UK. This stark transition has helped inspire me to create more music of my own and I hope to do so more in the future.
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BLUE HOUSE SESSIONS
Blue House Sessions is a project formed and developed by Karlis Kalejs and Oliver Reeves - two music students based in Falmouth, Cornwall. Considering the current circumstances, they bring musicians together using a different medium. By playing covers of various notable artists in neo-soul, Blue House Sessions try to keep the sonic features of live music prevalent. In order to collaborate, Blue House Sessions works remotely with other new musical talent. To diversify their sound and performance, each episode, along with Blue House Sessions at the core, they introduce like-minded artists locally and internationally.