Chris Townsend [NEW ALBUM!]

About Me

Hello! Thanks for dropping by! I'm a singer/songwriter from the UK currently based in London but originally from Bristol. I've only been at this music thing for a short while but I'm hooked already! I hope you enjoy my songs...please let me know what you think.
-Chris

FAQs!!

1. How old are you?

I'm 23 right now..my birthday is December 22nd.

2. Where are you from?

I'm from the UK, I live in the South-West, near Bristol but i also went to Uni. (college) in Sheffield. oh and I spent 6 months working in France (the alps) and 6 months studying in Copenhagen, Denmark! I now live in London doing the music thing!!

4. So how did you get into music?

Strangely I wasnt really into music properly until I was 18...I had piano lessons when I was young and there was a flicker of interest but then after school finished I picked up a guitar and began teaching myself chords to Beatles songs and learning to play...writing songs came a little after and I was away.....completely addicted!

5. Do you write your own songs?

Of course...its the only way!!

6.How can I buy/download your CD?

You can buy my CD right here on my Myspace page..just click the links on the left side of the page. If you have a problem just send me a message and I'll get back to you :)

7. Who are your influences?

Look on the left side of this page..they're listed there!!

8. What do you like to do for fun? What are your interests?

Snowboarding, Skiing, Snow..in general...I like blending - smoothies and stuff...erm, i kinda like sports but my attention tends to wander halfway through a game, guitar and piano :P, driving...nothing like the open road, travelling..although flying is scary (piece of metal 30,000ft in the air!!)...friends, family...the usual!

9. What's your favourite song?

At the moment I'm really into Gavin Degraw's new album, Matt Nathanson's new record.....and also still loving Aqualung, Dave Matthews, Tyler Hilton and Howie Day. How about you!?!

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Member Since: 2/28/2006
Band Website: christownsendmusic.com
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Professional enquiries email:
management @ christownsendmusic.com

Copenhagen

What Are You Waiting For
EP

Influences: There are many but here are the important ones: The Beatles, HOWIE DAY, Matt Nathanson, GAVIN DEGRAW, Ryan Cabrera, DAVE MATTHEWS, The Verve, Lifehouse, Coldplay, U2, Ryan Adams, Jeff Buckley, David Gray, Sting, Radiohead, John Mayer, Goo Goo Dolls, Joseph Arthur, SNOW PATROL, Tyler Hilton, Teddy Geiger, Mads Langer, Aqualung, The Fray.

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Record Label: Folly Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Summer

hey guys!!well summer is finally here! i can't believe how fast the first half of 2008 has come and gone. My new album has been out for almost two weeks now and its been doing great. ...
Posted by Chris Townsend [NEW ALBUM!] on Fri, 13 Jun 2008 04:16:00 PST

Album now on iTunes!

hey guys,just a quick message to let you know that the album is now up on iTunes worldwide for you to download. to pick up your copy click the link below:- Chris...
Posted by Chris Townsend [NEW ALBUM!] on Tue, 03 Jun 2008 02:21:00 PST

New Album OUT NOW!!

hi all!My debut album "Copenhagen" is out now!! It's been a tough couple of months getting everything prepared for the release but hopefully it'll all be worth it and you guys will love the albu...
Posted by Chris Townsend [NEW ALBUM!] on Mon, 02 Jun 2008 01:33:00 PST

FREE TRACK DOWNLOAD!

hi all, Rhapsody/Comcast are running a promotion this week featuring my track "Radio" as a Free Download! I know many of you will already have the song but if you don't and would like to ge...
Posted by Chris Townsend [NEW ALBUM!] on Thu, 29 May 2008 04:29:00 PST

June tour Cancelled with regret

Hi all,It is with great regret that I've had to cancel my June tour in the UK due to unforeseen circumstances within my band.To all those who were coming, please accept my hugest apologies. Refunds of...
Posted by Chris Townsend [NEW ALBUM!] on Mon, 26 May 2008 11:12:00 PST

PRE-ORDER MY ALBUM FOR SPECIAL EXTRAS!!

Hey guys,what amazing weather it is in London at the moment! I've been sunning myself all day today and yesterday in the park! just thought i'd write to you all to let you know that you can now pre-o...
Posted by Chris Townsend [NEW ALBUM!] on Sun, 11 May 2008 10:56:00 PST

ALBUM TOUR DATES!

hi all,here is the poster/flyer for my TOUR!! you can order tickets for some of the dates online and the others are tickets on the door! the album is out on June 2nd and will be available to pre-order...
Posted by Chris Townsend [NEW ALBUM!] on Mon, 05 May 2008 12:03:00 PST

NEW Double A-Side Single OUT NOW!

Hi all,Hope everyone's doing well and had a good weekend!Just letting you know that my double a-side single "Back Again (So Damn Smart)" and "Copenhagen" is OUT TODAY on iTunes!! wohooo!!!Here is a li...
Posted by Chris Townsend [NEW ALBUM!] on Mon, 28 Apr 2008 01:02:00 PST

Youtube & Untied Acoustic Video

Bonjour!Just to let you all know that I am now getting on the youtube bandwagon (finally!!) and have my own channel there...it's:www.youtube.com/christownsendmusicOn there I have recorded a couple of ...
Posted by Chris Townsend [NEW ALBUM!] on Thu, 17 Apr 2008 06:31:00 PST

some music recommendations...

hi all,just thought i’d make some quick music recommendations to you sharing some of the great independent and unsigned music there is out there at the moment...here are some of the peeps i&rsqu...
Posted by Chris Townsend [NEW ALBUM!] on Wed, 02 Apr 2008 10:45:00 PST