30 Mar 2015

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Kerri Watt

25 Hour Convenience Store Records

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We spoke glowingly about the debut single from 22-year old Glaswegian singer-songwriter Kerri Watt when we featured it back in September. Now comes her second EP and dare we say it's even better. An accomplished Tom Fuller production (noted for his work with Mumford & Sons, Ella Henderson and Robbie Williams), it’s another solid slice of contemporary adult pop. Having just supported Radio 2 favourites Ward Thomas last Thursday in London, Kerri's now confirmed on The Overtones 25-date UK summer tour. We previously mentioned influences like KT Tunstall or Sheryl Crow in her sound and they shine again here, tempting you in and engaging you. It’s yet another release from 25 Hour Convenience Store, a label recently set up by Gary Powell from The Libertines and whose roster so far has always been a joy to discover. She launches the EP with gig at the Barfly in Camden on April 27 and there’s a Scottish tour lined up for May. Kerri has the songs and the talent to sell albums by the lorry-load, both here and across Europe, to those that just appreciate a great song when they hear it. 

CONTACTS

Label: Gary Powell/Wayne Clarke, 25 Hour Convenience Store
Publishing & Live: available
Campaign Manager: Richard Engler, Autonomy, +44 (0)7775 505 331
National Radio: Chris Hession, Hesso Media, +44 (0)20 7636 9562
Regional Radio: Jo Hart, Hart Media, +44 (0)20 7209 3760
Press & Online: Steve Rose, EMMS Publicity, +44 (0)20 7607 5765
TV: Joggs Camfield, Nine Black, +44 (0)7799 882 333
Club: Chris Smith, Renegade, +44 (0)20 8487 9640
Management: Dan Ickowitz-Seidler, Propaganda, +44 (0)1173 020 007 

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