INCLUDES CHASMIC TITLE TRACK, ALSO OUT TODAY
FESTIVAL DATES ANNOUNCED FOR THIS SUMMER
20 year old indie alternative prodigy Harvey Jay Dodgson has released his debut EP ‘Oxygen’
A collection of tracks written in the singer-songwriter’s mid to late teens showcasing deft musicianship way beyond his years, it’s an appropriate introduction to Harvey and his exciting trajectory so far. The EP’s title track, also released today, is a colossal and chasmic song that exhibits Harvey’s natural diversity in both vocal range and soundscapes as the track builds from a brooding ode to a mammoth gospel choir induced crescendo.
Explaining the title track in more detail Harvey says, “With big sub basses, gospel backing vocals, strings and a huge final chorus, ‘Oxygen’ wraps up “chapter one” of my released songs written from the ages 15 to 18. A song to put you in the zone. Breathe with me and connect with my emotion as you listen to the song I have been anticipating for the longest, ‘Oxygen’.”
The body of work recorded with Michael Smith (Wolf Alice, Anteros) at RYP Studios also features previous single ‘For The Love Of It’. Brimming with youthful exuberance marries the most infectious elements of The Libertines, Vampire Weekend, Tom Grennan and Ten Tonnes, weaving assured guitar riffs with punchy percussion throughout its almost 3 minutes, and saw placements on Apple Music‘s New In Alternative and Antidote playlists as well as spots on Radio X‘s X-posure List and on XS Radio Manchester.
The EP release also comes after recently being snapped up by Paradigm booking agency for live shows. Now represented by Alex Hardee (Liam Gallagher, Sia, Clean Bandit), Harvey will be making several appearances at festivals such as The Great Escape, Victorious and 110 Above across the country this summer.
Hailing from Portsmouth, Harvey had already seen a remarkable ascent even before releasing music officially – being tipped and playlisted by BT Sport and playing the Isle of Wight Festival for This Feeling last year.
‘Oxygen’ is available to stream now.
Live Dates
27th April – Old Blue Last, London11th May – Brighton Electric, Brighton12th May – Fiddlers Elbow (The Alt Escape), Brighton13th May – The Great Escape Festival, Brighton2nd July – High Tide Festival, Bournemouth11th – 14th August – 110 Above Festival, Leicestershire28th August – Victorious Festival, Portsmouth
‘Oxygen’ Tracklist1. ‘Oxygen’2. ‘Caroline’3. ‘Indigo’4. ‘For The Love Of It’
More Information on Harvey Jay Dodgson
Harvey Jay Dodgson started playing the guitar at the age of 7 and by 9 years of age had written his first piece of music. His early inspiration came after being introduced by older brother Neil to the music of Peggy Lee, Billie Holiday and the free-flowing vocal melodies of Ella Fitzgerald and Ray Charles. He says, “It instantly opened my eyes (or should I say ‘ears’) to a completely different sound of music.” It was discovering the jazz-influenced artists, King Krule and Cosmo Pyke who inspired him to experiment further and he was soon ready to create his own music.
Tipped by BT TV and Scotts Menswear as ‘One to Watch 2021’ He has recently performed at the IOW Festival. He will be releasing his debut fully produced EP in 2022.
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My life is a soundtrack, i track my life through music, photography is my passion, my escape, my expression. Without both i have pieces missing, thankfully i’m blessed and get to combine both.
Born in Manchester, lived in Australia for 22 years where i was heavily involved in the Australian Music Industry, firstly in bands (Singer) and then managing bands (all original), I moved back to the UK, Wales specifically 10 years ago
