declan bennett (aka sumladfromcov)

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Declan Bennett (aka sumladfromcov) is a hard-hitting, dynamic acoustic singer-songwriter from England whose unashamed and honest tales of love and sexuality and emotionally charged lyrics have won him a diverse and devoted fan base around the UK and beyond...
No stranger to fame (with mainstream chart success by the age of 20 as part of a pop/rock outfit, a lead role in an award-winning West End show at 21, not to mention a recent seven month tour of America starring as Roger in rock opera RENT), Declan is about to release his second full-length album “An Innocent Evening Of Drinking”. Currently starring on Broadway as Roger in the original award-winning production of Rent for a limited season (until 4 May), Declan is also performing his own gigs around New York and will be returning to the UK for a short tour in April.
From the moment Declan began introducing his solo repertoire at unplugged nights around London a few years ago under the pseudonym sumladfromcov, he began to get repeated requests for recorded material from a rapidly expanding fan base.
Having already experienced the frustration that writing for a major label could entail, he decided to go it alone, and, in 2005, brought out his debut album, The Painters Ball, on his own label Covboy Records, distributed by Proper, available from record shops throughout the UK and worldwide from online stores like www.amazon.co.uk and iTunes.
Over the past few years has been playing numerous respected acoustic venues and festivals around the UK (as well as turning up in a few unexpected places too, including a live set for the cool festival club favourite Silent Disco) and all over America.
He has supported at sell-out gigs for artists as diverse as Boy George, Seth Lakeman and Nizlopi, and has headlined his own packed gigs in places like London's Soho Revue Bar which have drawn fans from as far away as Switzerland, Germany and Norway.
Having released a limited-edition EP The Kitchen in early 2006 (recorded unplugged in his London kitchen and available through his website www.declanbennett.co.uk), and in 2007, a further EP ’10 Nelson Road’ (available under his own name from iTunes) he is currently looking forward to the release of new album "An Innocent Evening Of Drinking", to be released on April 14.
There is also a free live download album on his official site (www.declanbennett.co.uk)
What they've said about Declan and his music...
'Uncut ' **** (four-star review of An Innocent Evening of Drinking)
' Far more than a showbiz wannabe.. Bennett has crafted some unusual variations on the acoustic singer-songwriter template... frequently gripping lyrics' Adam Sweeting
'GT' **** (four-star review of An Innocent Evening of Drinking)
'Declan's soulful vocals glide through the chatty, reflective lyrics. His strong songwriting deserves a wider audience.'
'He has a voice full of emotion and yearning, his lyrics and melodies have a pop edge without being lazy or radio-desperate'
Boy George writing about Declan Bennett in 'Time Out London'
‘His are unusually honest, intelligent, and subtle pieces of work. Openness and vulnerability are a running thread with him. There’s a diversity of subjects but the recurrent theme is this desire for truth, integrity.’
Mercury Moon magazine 2007
'Dark and soulful, occasionally downright sinister. Deeply mature stuff '
'Attitude'
‘Unlike many other peers swimming in the acoustic pool, Declan Bennett effortlessly stands apart. He’s a confident and charismatic performer, with deliciously simple, welcoming melodies and captivating lyrical themes, his Midlands accent shining through to add colour and honesty to his performance. Delight in his music now before the media giants jump on board.’
Powpowpow magazine
'I'm absolutely convinced that Declan Bennett is going to be massive. I have his album on constant repeat'
'Little Britain's' Matt Lucas
'Declan is the real thing. He sings from the heart, and I defy anyone not to be touched by his songs'
Award-winning songwriter Linda Thompson
' '3 Words' is a hit single just waiting to happen, 'Thin Air' is an earnest, moody delight. He has the potential to be very big indeed'
'What's On In London'
'Acoustic soul and lyrical attack is embedded in the heart of his music'
bbc.co.uk
'A definite thumbs-up. A masterful but tasteful exposition on erotic longing and emotional turmoil'
'The Orpheus' Virgin Megastore instore magazine
'As far from the world of boyband pop as the earth is from Pluto... a startlingly fresh debut'
'Gay Times'
DEBUT ALBUM "THE PAINTERS BALL" under the name Sumladfromcov is available worldwide on ITUNES, from online stores including AMAZON.CO.UK and from record shops throughout the UK
EP "10 NELSON ROAD" available ON ITUNES ONLY
Five acoustic tracks (full band versions of four of the songs on the new album!)
PLUS OUT NOW - NEW ALBUM "AN INNOCENT EVENING OF DRINKING"
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New album "AN INNOCENT EVENING OF DRINKING" OUT NOW ON iTUNES AND FROM ONLINE STORES WORLDWIDE, AND FROM RECORD SHOPS IN THE UK !!!!!!!!!!!