Listen Up - Sarah Dearlove
A look at some of the emerging artists of the acoustic roots & folk circuit
This month's Listen Up feature puts the spotlight on Sarah Dearlove
About Sarah Dearlove
The London based singer-songwriter is passionate about electro piano driven songs and she plays with elegance and flair. Her performances are influenced by Tori Amos and Kate Bush. Sarah Dearlove's Curious Song Stories take us on a journey through her mind, her highs and lows, love and loss and into a curiosity cabinet. A lover of historical oddities, the ancestry and stories behind them, Sarah introduces the audience to mysterious curios and weaves their tales into her own to make a unique musical performance.
How would you describe your music?
Piano driven, ethereal, high pitched female vocals, Kate Bush and Tori Amos, earth mother, a child of the 80s, classical piano motifs, electro passion, stories from the deepest parts, curiosity, theatrical, muses and a connection to nature.
What has been your highlight so far?
One of my favourite parts of my debut album journey has been listening to my songs come to life in the studio with the help of technical magical master producers. I've been very lucky to work collaboratively and creatively with very skilled people who have helped me paint my sound landscapes. It was empowering being able to clearly communicate my ideas and have them realised in the studio.
What plans regarding recordings, video, tours etc do you have for the future?
My debut album is complete and now I'm looking for musicians to perform some of the tracks at live gigs. There's an awesome local music scene where I live near Sutton and I'm always meeting talented people at open mics and gigs. It'll be fun to see what some jam sessions turn into…oh and I'd really love to play festivals next year!
Is there anything else you would like to say or any message to our readers?
A big part of my mental health journey is embedded in these songs and music has been my medicine. There were many times over the years when I lost my self belief and put my music to the bottom of the priority list. I urge anyone to stop that voice of self doubt and do the creative things that make you fulfilled. Don't get overwhelmed, enjoy the journey and revel in the mystery of where it might take you.
For more details:
www.sarahdearlovemusic.co.uk
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