24 Sep 2009

Your Easy Lovin’ Ain’t Pleasin’ Nothin’

Mayer Hawthorne

Stones Throw

WE SAY

Mayer Hawthorne's debut album, A Strange Arrangement, has been picking up some much-deserved plaudits on both sides of the Atlantic. Over here Mojo (who called it 'an infectious soul delight') and Observer Music Monthly have praised it. The former hip- hop DJ and producer has made an exceptional album, on which he plays most of the instruments. It's a faithful revival of Motown and other sweet soul sounds, but the strength is in the songwriting and excellent melodies. As well as this track, ‘Let Me Know’ is another highlight on the album. Initial radio play has come from Trevor Nelson and Dermot O’Leary at Radio 2 and Gilles Peterson is also a fan. His forthcoming European tour includes two London dates. JF
Tipped by: Jim Carroll, Irish Times
London gig: October 27 & October 29 (sold out), Queen Of Hoxton EC2

CONTACTS

Alex Robinson, Stones Throw Records - +44(0)20 7253 6549

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