Hey, Thanks for visiting my MySpace page, great to see you.
2009 eh? Blimey - better get the new record out!
I'm having a bit of a break from solo live shows for the moment whilst I write a new solo record and work on a project with Danny Marx-Young for a new band called Redding... We're a Brit Invasion band of the 60s... I'm sure it will be popular stuff ha ha!!
In the meantime, you can get a copy of 'Record 2' in record stores across Australia, and at the excellent online stores www.cdbaby.com , www.notlame.com, www.koolkatmusic.com and www.chaosmusic.com.au ... oh and of course on iTunes - there's also a selection of FREE stuff at www.thelocalscene.com.au click the banner above to go there...See you somewhere soon!
Cheers,
Simon
Some stuff about me ...
Expect nothing less than sweet British guitar based indie-pop from the second LP from Australian based, but British born singer- songwriter Simon Morel.
Simon’s second record, intelligently dubbed ‘Record 2’ is a guitar led Brit-rock inspired record- think everything from Teenage Fanclub to UK Squeeze- where Morel has channelled 60s PowerPop and combined it with story based songwriting. Produced by Michael Carpenter ‘Record 2’ hits stores in March through MGM distribution.
About Record 2, NotLame.com says "[Morel is] An emerging, important new arrival on the power pop scene and the pay-off is big here on "Record 2 " and his debut CD “Songs from the City†was called “a pretty perfect debut†(lunaKafe.com) and “a collection of eleven superbly produced and played pure pop gems†(PennyBlackMusic.com).
Simon Morel has a music career that stretches over the last 15 years, having played the UK university circuit in a variety of bands from a mid 90's pop combo to a 12 piece funk orchestra.
A regular of the Sydney indie pop live scene, Simon has played at various Sydney and Newcastle venues including The Basement, Sandringham Hotel, Hopetoun Hotel, Hotel Bondi, Empire Hotel, Exchange Hotel, Excelsior Hotel and The Roxbury.
In addition to the regular live Sydney shows, Simon toured Japan, France, Germany, the UK and Spain in 2005 in support of his debut release.
Alongside his live performances, Simon has been featured as a live studio guest on ‘Arvos’ on FBi 94.5FM, ‘AcousticA’ on 2SER 107.3FM and has had airplay on over 40 local stations nationwide.
Album Reviews... - Record 2
“An emerging, important new arrival on the power pop scene and the pay-off is big here on "Record 2". Extremely Highly Recommended!†NotLame.com (US)
“With a strong British influence, Simon’s songs are kind of ‘pub-pop’. That is, rockin’ tunes without the drunk idiot spitting a pint down your ear. Rather, your ear can expect to be gifted with some of the best hooks and melodies around†Hot4s Magazine (Australia)
“Record 2 is sure to be appreciated by fans of jangle pop and smart indie-rock.†WhitsBrain.com (US)
“Morel, while firmly rooted in that power / classic pop sound, is a singer with more soul in his vocals than any other in that field.For fans of superbly-crafted pop-songs who appreciate Jellyfish, Squeeze and The Posies this is the next album you should be adding to that shelf of special, classic pop albums. But the chances are there will be a gap where the album should be, it will spend more time in the CD player than on the shelf.†PennyBlackMusic.com (UK) “the hooks are very catchy, perfect for throwing your hands in the air and singing along.†TheDwarf.com.au (Australia)
“The Australian based Simon Morel has produced a real gem of an album….an excellent album worthy of purchase.†PowerPopaholic.com (US)
Reviews – Songs from the City “…a solid collection of singer-songwriter pop†Absolute PowerPop (US)
“This is a pretty perfect debut for a good old-fashioned pop singer†Luna Kafe (Sweden)
“…this is a collection of eleven superbly produced and played pure pop gems†PennyBlackMusic.com (UK)