Barn on the Farm Festival add more names to incredible line-up

The intimate Barn on the Farm Festival which takes place in Gloucestershire from 1st-3rd July is certainly due to be incredible. The second line-up announcement was revealed yesterday evening and contains some very established acts as well as some exciting emerging artists on the indie music scene. For the first time, Barn on the Farm have unveiled their Farm Band, a collaboration between Gabrielle Aplin, Hudson Taylor, Joe Keogh (Amber Run) and Hannah Grace who will take to the main stage. Additions include Australian singer/songwriter, Ry X, who will play the Main Stage whilst Dan Croll and Rag n Bone Man will headline the outdoor stage over the weekend. They will also be joined by Eliza and the Bear, Fickle Friends, VANT, Port Isla, Laurel, The Academic, Dan Owen, Ady Suleiman plus many more.

Renowned for showcasing the best in up-coming talent to an intimate environment unlike any other festival, Barn on the Farm most definitely boosts an exceptional history of predicting future musical successes, with previous first festival headline performances from Ed Sheeran, Ben Howard, James Bay and Hozier. The new announcement of acts joins the previously announced Jack Garratt, Oh Wonder, Honne, Gavin James, Rationale, Frances, Black Honey plus many more. Barn on the Farm is undoubtedly one of the highlights of the summer, with a great atmosphere, incredible music and intimate surroundings it is definitely a festival to attend. Tickets for Saturday and Sunday start at £105 and you can check out the website below for more information.

www.barnonthefarm.co.uk

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Jack Garratt announces November UK tour

Jack Garratt has today announced a string of dates in November, all over the UK. The tour will see him go from Glasgow down to Plymouth and basically everywhere in-between!

After his début album - "Phase" - entered at #3 in the UK album charts people are wanting more, and this tour might keep his fans' cravings at bay. You can check out his latest offering below and the tour dates in full below too.

Jack Garratt UK Tour - November
05 Glasgow, O2 Academy
08 Newcastle, O2 Academy
09 Leeds, O2 Academy
11 Manchester, O2 Apollo
13 Sheffield, O2 Academy
15 Birmingham, O2 Academy
16 Nottingham, Rock City
18 Lincoln, Engine Shed
19 Cardiff, Y Plas
23 London, Eventim Apollo
26 Plymouth, Pavillions
27 Southampton, O2 Guildhall
28 Brighton, Dome

Barn on the Farm 2016 Line-up Announcement

Award-winning intimate festival Barn on the Farm made its first line-up announcement this week for the 2016 edition and it definitely does not disappoint! Unveiled to headline include Brits Critics’ Choice Winner and BBC Sound of 2016 Jack Garratt and their first festival headline performance alt-pop duo, Oh Wonder. Also announced are, Honne, Gavin James, Rationale, Zak Abel, JP Cooper, Billie Marten, Frances and many more.

Barn on the Farm is heavily renowned for carefully tailored line ups predicting future success and this year BOTF has pulled out all the stops for what is set to be the biggest year yet. Previous years artists include Ed Sheeran, James Bay, Ben Howard, Hozier, Bastille, George Ezra and many more have graced the barns. The festival is always a sell-out, so make sure you get tickets whilst you can as it will be a weekend full of stunning music in such an intimate setting.

Tickets on sale now - http://www.barnonthefarm.co.uk/tickets

Jack Garratt performs new track "Surprise Yourself" for Vevo Lift

Vevo has announced Jack Garratt as their first act of 2016 to feature in Vevo’s LIFT series. Throughout February there will be exclusive content from Jack Garratt over on Vevo.com, featuring exclusive performances and behind-the-scenes access, illustrating his incredible talent that has led to his ascent over the past year.

So to kick things off is a brand new Jack Garratt track, "Surprise Yourself", which is lifted from his forthcoming album "Phase".

[LISTEN] Jack Garratt - Fire

It's safe to say that if you said to your mates at the turn of the year "Jack Garratt will be a hot artist in 2016" you'd be damn right! He's left his acoustic beginnings behind him and the latest offering is lifted from his forthcoming album, "Phase". "Fire" features Jack's captivating vocals, as well as some dub-step beats and some uplifting electronic elements.

The latter third of the track is where it really comes alive, more Disclosure than Jack Garratt I'd say, it looks like he's making a statement here, and it seems that he is here to stay! Head on down and check out Jack Garratt's new tune "Fire".

[SOUNDS OF 2016] #2 - Jack Garratt

After a relentless 2014, Jack came into 2015 with a wave of optimism behind him - andcombine that with a trip to the highly rated SXSW Festival in Austin, TX - he's been riding high all year, with NME, Radio 1 and Radio X all playing his tracks, almost religiously. During high summer he released "Weathered", which got him some more love, but this time not just from the high profile outlets but the general public.

Shows were selling out quickly, he was playing bigger stages and some major festivals too, with Ellie Goulding covering his tune "Weathered" during October he suddenly gained a whole new fanbase with her cover getting well over a million plays! But Jack himself you just need to think of James Blake's soothing vocals with some breakbeats from Ghostpoet and a soothing acoustic guitar, and you're there, bliss!

Jack Garratt's debut album "Phase" is due for release by Island Records on 19th February 2016, and when they album was announced it was revealed that he will be taking on his own headline show at the O2 Academy Brixton on 15th April 2016. If you want to listen to something now that'll be on his debut EP check out 'Breathe Life'. It's most definitely yet another hit track from the man himself, containing catchy electronic beats mixed with memorable lyrics and unique musical experimentation for the duration of the song.

Jack has had a great 2015 and the next 12 months will push him furthur into the publics conciousness. Be sure to keep an eye on him, he's one for the future, that's for sure!

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[GIG REVIEW] Jack Garratt @ Shepherd's Bush Empire, 4th November 2015

"#WTFISAJACKGARRATT"

... so says the slogan adorned onstage by the man himself at his prodigious, breathtaking sold-out Shepherd's Bush Empire show on Wednesday evening in West London.

Well here's my input..... Jack Garratt will become a superstar in 2016. Although clearly in the mind of tonight's audience, Jack Garratt is already a superstar. Jack Garratt is going to win the Sound of 2016 poll (...probably). Jack Garratt is one of the most accomplished, fascinating, yet humble live performers of our generation. Jack Garratt is going to release the best album of 2016. I could go on...

Needless to say this author is a big fan of good old Jacky boy, having first observed my ears melt upon hearing "The Love You're Given" when it was played by Zane Lowe in December last year - around the same time I had been offered the chance to go and see him live, at the Louisiana in Bristol, by my housemate who was promoting the show.

At the time he described 24 year old Jack as "a modern Jeff Buckley" and I admit that at first, that made me cringe a little. Vocally, however, and in terms of intensity of performance, I now see this as a very accurate description.

Here at Shepherd's Bush Empire, the crowd are instantly engaged by opening tracks "Water" and "Chemical" which showcases the technical ability Jack maintains throughout the set. Mixing this with moments where he communicates so openly and personally with the audience, there's never really a point where this venue feels its actual size.

A brave, emotive cover of the Disclosure & Sam Smith song "Latch" demonstrates the heart-wrenching effectiveness of Garratt's vocals, while also being so softly delivered that cries of "shhh!" could be heard all around the crowd. This level of emotion was sustained for Radio 1 favourite "Weathered", as Jack dedicated the song to a family member who had recently passed away, pointing out at the same time that his whole family were up watching the show from the balcony.

It's fair to say he knows how to bring things back up again though, as audience-screech-along "The Love You're Given" and set closer "Worry" prove. These are not only fuller, louder songs but they allow the audience a taste of Garratt's surprisingly sassy dance moves.

Jack Garratt is the very definition of a 21st century one man band. His vocals soar but draw you in. His guitar solos are infectious but have so much respect for the song. His one-armed drum work is frantic but so gracefully linear at the same time. With a headline show at Brixton Academy and a debut album both expected early next year, expect to see a lot more of Jack in 2016.

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Jack Garratt unveils video for 'Breathe Life'

Jack Garratt has released the official video to his incredible new track 'Breathe Life.' The clip is beautifully filmed, with Mr Garratt starring as himself floating on water throughout the entire 4 minutes, being surrounded by elegant synchronised swimmers whilst he meaningfully conveys the lyrics to this excellent tune. 'Breathe Life' is most definitely yet another hit track from the man himself, containing catchy electronic beats mixed with memorable lyrics and unique musical experimentation for the duration of the song.

Jack Garratt's debut album 'Phase' is due for release by Island Records on 19th February 2016. Accompanying the album announcement, it has been revealed that he will be taking on his own headline show at the O2 Academy Brixton on 15th April 2016. Tickets for this huge show go on sale next week. Meanwhile, check out the brilliant new video and track below:


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Ellie Goulding covers Jack Garratt's "Weathered" in BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge

After Jack Garratt covered Disclosure, one of his tracks got covered by none other than Ellie Goulding, she popped on down to do a take on his track "Weathered" - keeping true to the song it's still just as folky but now has a hint of country and RnB to it.

We're still loving it, watch it below.

Jack Garratt covers Disclosure's "Latch" in the BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge

Jack Garratt has covered Disclosure's "Latch" in the BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge on Saturday, the singer-songwriter is known for his hearty acoustic/folk tracks and this cover just - if anything - proves his talent and shows if off rather beautifully.

Watch him cover it below.

 
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[LISTEN] Jack Garratt - Weathered

Jack Garratt has had a great underground following and is constantly being linked with the words 'hype' in every review going, and I can see why! "Weathered" is the latest track from the Buckinghamshire based singer-songwriter. His new track is released August 6th and can be pre-ordered below. Just think of James Blake's soothing vocals with some breakbeats from Ghostpoet and a soothing acoustic guitar, and you're there, bliss!

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Jack Garratt reveals new track "Chemical"

The singer-songwriter is getting acclaim all over the place as of late, and today see's his new track "Chemicals" unveiled. If you like what you hear do pop on down to one of his shows, dates below. The track is off his new EP, "The Synesthesiac" EP is released on 13th April through Island Records. It was produced by Jack, and features recent single, "The Love You’re Given". It also features three new tracks "Chemical", "Synesthesia pt. 1", and "Lonesome Valley".

Jack Garratt UK Tour Dates:
May
13th – Exeter, Cavern
14th – The Great Escape Festival, Brighton
15th - The Great Escape Festival, Brighton
16th – Oxford, Academy 2
18th – Birmingham, Hare and Hounds
19th – Manchester, Academy 3
20th – Nottingham, Rescue Rooms
21st – Bristol, Thekla
25th – Village Underground, London
26th – Village Underground, London SOLD OUT

Blossoms, Spring King, SOAK, Gengahr, Little Simz and Jack Garratt announced for SXSW

At this year's SXSW festival, BBC Introducing and PRS for Music Foundation will be hosting a stage at Latitude 30 and on Thursday 18th March, six specially chosen acts from the UK will perform at their showcase.

The line-up was chosen by a panel which included Radio 6 Music DJ Steve Lamacq, Radio 1 DJ and BBC Introducing champion Huw Stephens, as well as the PRS for Music Foundation. Blossoms will be performing alongside Spring King, SOAK, Gengahr, Little Simz and Jack Garratt.

Jack Garratt announces Village Underground, London headline show

The young British singer-songwriter come artist-producer will headline Village Underground on the 26th May, with tickets on sale through Musicglue.com starting today, priced at £12. This week Jack performs at Radio 1's Future Festival at Maida Vale Studios alongside Years & Years, Shura, and James Bay.

You can listen to his track below!