30 Jun 2005

Freewheel

Duke Special

unsigned/HAG!

WE SAY

Duke Special's recent album Adventures In Gramophone - The Two EP's won excellent reviews across the board. Now he's releasing a radio mix of Freewheel, the song most likely to get radio play, thanks to its universal and anthemic lyric and that chorus hook. Some of Duke's songs sound like they're straight out of the musical theatre, but not this one. Uncut said "Freewheel is the song Neil Finn always wanted to write". Duke Special is playing an eight date UK tour kicking off at London's Borderline on July 6 - we recommend it - the live show is unique and enchanting. Meanwhile there are some interesting offers in the pipeline for records, publishing, and high profile support slots.

CONTACTS

Phil Nelson, , First Column - +44 (0)7770 576652 or +44 (0)1273 724710

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