Louise Golbey News

Keep My Feelings Hush

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:18:43 GMT

Louise's new EP 'Keep My Feelings Hush' is out now on iTunes featuring exclusive acoustic versions of some already released tracks as well as a couple of brand new songs. She will also be selling the CD at her gigs.
Check out this rave review in Blues and Soul.

AND check out this new video for The Sea and Me (from the EP) exclusively filmed live during the recording session in the studio -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmdgTGvWYzY

BBC Introducing

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:29:59 GMT

Louise's song 'Same Old Same Old' (recorded live at Maida Vale Studios) has been used to promote BBC Introducing on Radio 2 and 6 Music with Jo Whiley. Listen out for it!

Mitch Winehouse Support

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:46:22 GMT

Louise recently supported Mitch Winehouse (Amy Winehouse's father)
at Floridita on Tuesday 10th Jan. You can view some photos here.

Louise was a guest on the Jo Goode Show on BBC London Radio station recently talking about her gig with Mitch Winehouse and playing some of her new tracks.

Out Now

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 19:46:34 GMT

C'est Juste Comme Ca ('How It Is' in French) is out now on iTunes

Weigh A Ton

Sat, 06 Aug 2011 09:07:23 GMT

This is Louise's brand new video for her single 'Weigh a Ton' which is out now on iTunes.

George Benson Support Gig

Sun, 03 Jul 2011 18:38:54 GMT

Louise was asked to support the legendary multi- Grammy award winning artist George Benson at the Kenwood House Picnic concert on Saturday July 2nd 2011 (his only UK gig date this year).
She opened the show and performed in front of nearly 6000 people. She won over the crowd and even made a new fan in George Benson himself who watched her set and said he would love to work with her again....

Update

Tue, 03 May 2011 20:09:25 GMT

Louise has performed and worked with many distinguished artists over the years including: Example, Ed Sheeran, Katy B, Jessie J, Mikill Pane, Kal Lavelle, The Newham Generals, Mr Hudson, Omar, Sonique, The Holloways, and more recently one of Barack Obama's favourite artists: Anthony David.

Boisdale Gig

Sun, 01 May 2011 14:16:52 GMT

Louise was one of the very first artists to play at the brand new venue Boisdale in Canary Wharf on 20th April, the show was recorded live and aired on Jazz Fm

More radio play

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 10:15:12 GMT

Trevor Nelson has playing Louise's tracks recently on his daytime show on BBC Radio 1Xtra.

Big Gigs

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 10:13:57 GMT

Louise headlined two sold out shows at Kensington Roof Gardens for Jazz FM last year.
She performed with her full band both times and had special guest artists
Sharlene Hector (Basement Jaxx), Lifford (Artful Dodger), Lyric L, 3rd Person and Johnny Du Toit share the stage with her.

Shed Sessions

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 10:10:09 GMT

Louise filmed a live acoustic version of her track 'A Little While Longer' as part of a series of live sessions all filmed in the Broadcast 2000 garden shed.

You can watch it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICiuPUmVIVA

Jill Scott Cover

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 10:08:30 GMT

Louise is the featured artist on a Soulful House cover of Jill Scott's 'He Loves Me'.

The track is produced by Nick Doe and will be released on April 7th on the Restless Soul label..

It has been getting loads of play in clubs among DJ's and loads of hits on YouTube... AND is currently No.1 in the Soulful House charts!
http://www.traxsource.com/index.php?act=show&fc=tpage&cr=titles&cv=86559

It also had its radio debut on Ronnie Herel's show on 1Xtra the other day..

Watch this space for more information.

'Firework' Cover

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 21:27:47 GMT

Check out this cover Louise did of Katy Perry's 'Firework' http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QA7fgyu-vY

Gym Playlists

Tue, 18 Jan 2011 21:03:41 GMT

Louise's music videos have been play-listed in over 800 gyms around the country, including Fitness First, David Lloyd Leisure, Virgin Active & LA Fitness.

BBC Behind The Scenes

Tue, 18 Jan 2011 21:01:43 GMT

Also check out this exclusive behind the scenes footage with the BBC from her 'Same Old, Same Old' video shoot last year:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/music/artists/ff0a2a58-80c0-4f12-9954-21d6e8071bdc#p00cxngn

A Little While Longer

Sun, 26 Dec 2010 12:56:27 GMT

Here is Louise's music video for her new single 'A Little While Longer'.

The video was directed and edited by Andrew Webber (www.aw-broadcast.tv) and Dean Charles (www.2hotfilms.com)

and the single is out on iTunes now:
http://itunes.apple.com/album/a-little-while-longer-single/id409370495

Mr. Potential

Wed, 29 Sep 2010 21:09:46 GMT

The new single 'Mr Potential' (produced by Alex Morris) is out now on iTunes http://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/mr-potential-single/id395530263

And the music video for the track (directed by Spritz Films) is on YouTube, watch it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_HamCUPX5w

1Xtra Interview

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:38:10 GMT+01:00

Louise was invited back on to Ronnie Herel's show on BBC Radio 1Xtra on Monday 16th Aug for a special show featuring his favourite UK artists (including Bluey Robinson and Kyla)

Soul Culture Interview

Wed, 02 Jun 2010 13:00:54 GMT+01:00

Louise recently did an interview with Soul Culture. You can read the transcript here http://www.soulculture.co.uk/features/interviews/louise-golbey-dont-call-her-a-jazz-singer/

Same Old Same Old Video

Mon, 12 Apr 2010 13:00:54 GMT+01:00

The music video for 'Same Old Same Old' is now available on YouTube. Click here to watch it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vr76zDbIOsI&hd=1
Directed by Gareth Bowler & produced by Louise herself. It features some very special guests including BBC Radio 1's Ras Kwame!

Here is an exclusive behind the scenes clip filmed by the BBC Introducing crew with Ras showing how it all happened:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/music/artists/ff0a2a58-80c0-4f12-9954-21d6e8071bdc#p00cxngn

There are some photos from the video shoot by RuthRoxanne click here: http://www.flickr.com/search/?ss=2&w=8040694@N07&q=Louise+Golbey&m=text

1Xtra Interview

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:00:54 GMT+01:00

Louise did a live interview and played three of her tracks on Ronnie Herel's show on BBC Radio 1Xtra Monday 15th March

For those of you who couldn't listen to it live, click here to watch the video footage: http://vimeo.com/10331297

Maida Vale Session

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 22:00:54 GMT+01:00

Louise was invited to record three of her tracks for an exclusive BBC Introducing weekender at the infamous Maida Vale Studios. To listen to the tracks and see photos click here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/music/introducing/artists/louisegolbey/mvsession/
And here is a link to watch her exclusive behind the scenes Video Diary of the day: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BoIu7VLcoLA

The tracks have been played on Radio 1, 1xtra and 6Music by Huw Stephens, Ras Kwame, Rampage and Tom Robinson.

How It Is EP - Out Now

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:30:54 GMT+01:00

Louise's new EP 'How It Is' out on iTunes NOW!!
As well as production from 8trak (the title track 'How It Is') the EP features production from Mercury Music Prize nominated producer Drew Horley including 'Same Old, Same Old'.

The London Jazz Festival

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:30:54 GMT+01:00

Louise performed at the opening night of The London Jazz Festival on the 13th November at The Barbican with her full band for an hour's set. What a night! Thanks to everyone who came and supported. Her next live show is at The Jazz Cafe on Sunday 6th December for UK Soul Jam and she'll be performing at Ronnie Scott's on Sunday 13th December for the Soul Family Christmas special...

Collaboration

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:30:54 GMT+01:00

Louise is currently working on a collaboration with UK Grime act Newham Generals (signed to Dizzie Rascal?s label)

'Same Old, Same Old' Track and Music Video

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 18:30:54 GMT+01:00

Louise recently filmed a music video for her track 'Same Old Same Old'. The video features the wonderful BBC Radio 1 DJ Ras Kwame & other special guest appearances! She was lucky enough to have the BBC Introducing team filming behind the scenes during the shoot: so watch this space for the video on YouTube and the exclusive 'making of' footage on the BBC website coming soon.

The track was 'tip of the week' on Ras Kwame's Homegrown show on Radio 1xtra back in May along side Mercury Music Prize 2009 winner Speech Debelle which led to both artists being invited to play at Glastonbury 2009 on the BBC Introducing Stage.

To watch her performance click here.

Louise's tracks have also been played on Radio 1 by both Ras Kwame and Huw Stephens, BBC Radio 6 by Tom Robinson and Jazz FM.

'How It is' EP - coming soon

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 18:30:54 GMT+01:00

Coming soon to iTunes the 'How It is' EP (featuring 'Same Old, Same Old' & other tracks produced by Mercury Music Prize Nominee Drew Horley) ...

'The Sea and Me' - video and single

Wed, 06 May 2009 18:30:54 GMT+01:00

'The Sea and Me' single is available now on iTunes and you can watch the music video here.