Beat100 at the Forefront of Promoting Fresh New Talent
Beat100 is not just a site about making & uploading videos and
receiving a whopping great pay check for your troubles. Beat100 is also
about promoting talent and ensuring that there is a future in the music
industry for individuals & groups that would otherwise find it
increasingly difficult to get their names out there.
In its first
week of going live, Beat100 boasted many talents seeking out places in
the music chart. The two top spots were taken up by two different acts -
one solo performer named Kelly Donovan and Southend born band going
under the title of 'Plastic Youth'.
Kelly Donovan (17) a
singer/songwriter from Essex, UK has been making waves throughout the
music industry throughout 2011 despite being only 17 years of age. Kelly
has written songs from a very young age and the depth and feeling that
come across through her lyrics and delivery confirm that she’s already
an experienced talent despite having the best part of her life ahead of
her.
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Kelly began to get noticed for her music shortly after
signing up to occupation based social networking site, Linkedin.com.
Kelly has well in excess of 1500 connections on the site, the majority
of which want to work with her. Through this, she’s hoping to be signed
by a company such as Island Def Jam, Sony or Universal etc. It’s even
obvious from across the pond that Kelly Donovan has what it takes in
abundance to make it to the top.
Kelly has just released her
debut single with fellow musician ‘Yung Axe’ Campbell through ITunes,
Napster & Spotify. The single named ‘Dreamer’ released on the 7th
October 2011 on Island Def Jam Distribution is a collaboration between
the two youngsters which shares their vision that they have a dream and
will go to the end until they make it happen. Kelly & Axl hooked up
after realizing they were both keen musicians whilst working together at
Adventure Island on Southend-on-Sea's golden mile. ‘Dreamer’ is just
one of a few songs that the pair have written together & recorded
with Tom Strike (Team Franklin) in Hockley, Essex.
Kelly says, “We
are currently still writing and producing music together and, in the
long run, would like to co-write and, if possible, branch out into our
own solo careers.”
You can purchase ‘Dreamer’ by Kelly Donovan & ‘Yung Axe’ Campbell now at I Tunes.
Plastic
Youth topped the first ever Beat100 music chart in September 2011 and
have since began reaping the rewards along with everything else that the
band has achieved this year which include being hotly tipped by
numerous prime time radio DJ’s & well known industry faces such as
Alan McGee, Roger Sargent, Don Letts, Mick Jones etc... Plastic Youth
consists of brothers Luke (guitar), James (vocals & bass), Dan
(guitar) and drummer, Kieran Ambrose.
As of June 2011 Plastic Youth
have been in & out of the studio recording what is to be the band’s
debut album produced by Verve guitarist Nick McCabe. The first two
tracks that the Plastics have completed are called 'Death Row' &
'Animal Style'. Death Row will be the band’s first single thought to be
released in January of the New Year whilst 'Animal Style' recently
surfaced on the internet just as a taster of things to come, “the track
is about getting away from the ugly side of humanity & seeking
something new” as quoted by front man James. The band look set to tour
early on next year to promote single 'Death Row' under the watchful eye
of band manager Bob Morris who over the years has worked closely with
bands such as Primal Scream, Oasis, Ride & the Libertines.
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Plastic Youth conjure intricate guitar melodies, vocals
full of intent and driving early 90's rhythms into stunning songs that
make your head nod & bones rattle. Both live and on record, the
plastics sound like they're broadcasting to the masses, preaching it
their way and nothing but. With stack loads of attitude mixed with punk
sensibilities, it's the driving energy that the band have in abundance
which makes them a force on the musical landscape.
You can listen to ‘Animal Style’ by Plastic Youth now at http://soundcloud.com/plasticyouth.
“I’m working with a modern masterpiece!” – Nick McCabe, The Verve (whilst producing ‘Death Row”)
“Plastic Youth are sure to be the darlings of the festival tents very soon!” – NOIZE MAKES ENEMIES
“Blinding! The final nail in the coffin for Mumford & Sons” – Alan McGee, Creation Records
“Anthemic and euphoric choruses aplenty, sounds dreamy!” – SOURMASH (on ‘Animal Style’)
“The voice of angry young Essex” – Phil Jupitus, Never Mind the Buzzcocks
“Real top drawer stuff! – LMHR, Love Music Hate Racism
You can also keep up to date with Plastic Youth by heading over to http://plasticyouth.co.uk/
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