The Music Room with De’Borah, Boat To Row, Tom Peel
Growing up in a musical family naturally evoked the discovery of the enchanting voice and inspired creativity heard within the songs of De’Borah. With influences from Alicia Keys and Eva Cassidy, De’Borah started singing and writing at age 11. As she hit her teens the sound of Keane’s ‘Bedshaped’ on the radio, (literally) spun her around to a world of indie and later rock music. A wide range of artists have since inspired her songs and musical style-such as Joni Mitchell, The Police and John Mayer. De’Borah’s songs are filled with sincerity, warmth and a vulnerability that allows her to remarkably inspire and engage with an audience. As a recent graduate of the BRIT School for Performing Arts, which produced acts like Katie Melua, Amy Winehouse and Adele, she continues to grow and take her music to higher levels. In 2009, De’Borah released her 5-Track EP ‘Seasons’. ‘De’Borah…delivers beautifully written songs with a gorgeous clear voice in a completely unaffected way.’ The Event Umbbrella
Boat To Row formed in May 09′ from Nuneaton and play folk music that encourages you to tap your toe in time. Chief songwriter Michael King began writing after his grandmothers record collection was passed down to him. After digesting the likes of Donovan, Joan Baez, Buddy Holly and Bob Dylan as well as current artist Fionn Regan, he began to craft his own songs with a longing to write songs that “Are just nice to listen to” writing about what any 21 year old would: love; loss; friendships and life. The current E.P ‘Crossroads’ will be released on the 17th of May on a limited Tape Run courtesy of label Danger! Lazer! Phaser! Razor! with more released planned throughout the year.
Perhaps the most entertaining musician in the world! Tom Peel writes abstact folk music that takes in everything from Americana through to Warp Records-esqe experimentation.
