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Paul Usher

'PERFECT TENSION' - OUT NOW - *iTunes*

About Me

..PAULUSHERPaul Usher, born and raised in Manchester - and winner of the prestigious Talentworks 2006, has recently turned 20. He has been singing from a very early age and has been songwriting since he was 13. An accomplished musician aswell, Paul plays the piano (self-taught), guitar, clarinet and also arranges strings. All of which can be heard throughout 'Perfect Tension', his brilliant debut album. His self-funded debut album 'Perfect Tension' was released June 2006, available for download from iTunes and all other leading download stores, and for physical purchase from www.paulusher.net. It was a huge success not only in the UK but had surprising sales in France, Germany, USA, Canada, Japan & Austrailia - with no international promotion! Paul wrote, arranged, programmed and produced the album himself, therefore the phrase 'a labour of love' has never been more fitting. Two tracks off of the album have already had Paul nominated for Young Songwriter of the Year, on two seperate occasions, in the 'Make it, Break it' competition. (Run in conjunction with LIPA and Yamaha, with judges such as Chris Martin and Harvey Goldsmith). Nominations include his track 'Don't You Worry' (Track 2 on the album) and 'Ghostwriter' (Track 3 on the album), so the future looks bright for the Indie/Pop act. Mark Featherstone-Witty of LIPA had this to say about 'Don't You Worry' [Track No.2 on 'Perfect Tension']“A definite contender for the charts” with “excellent structure, really nice arrangement and a performance of very high standard”.Paul wrote and recorded his album over a period of 2 years, and the fruits of his labour are now being gigged all around the country with his fantastic live band. Gigs played include: The Cavern, Liverpool. Academy 3, Manchester. Sound, London. The Wardrobe, Leeds. HardRock Café, Manchester and even a solo acoustic slot at the Bridgewater Hall, to a crowd of 2000 people, as part of a new talent evening. Paul's music has also been broadcast on BBC Radio, when H eperformed an acostic set for The Same Walker show on BBC Radio Manchester. His live show, bursting with energy and passion, has been paid the highest compliment of 'F**king Amazing' many-a-time, to see it for yourself check out www.paulusher.net or www.myspace.com/paulusher for gig dates! Paul has also had a good response from the music industry; Mandy Thompson for WEA had this to say:‘It is obvious that Paul has an irrepressible passion for music.’Now writing and recording his 2nd album, with some healthy music industry interest this time around, Paul describes his music as ‘honest’. He says ‘I write about life, rather than just love like many pop acts do. I write about good times, bad times, things that make me angry, questions I have about society and life - there is more to life than love. I love songs that have a reason for being written, a substantial message in them, and that’s what I try to do. No matter what style, my songs have a lot of emotion in. I hope you can hear the sincerity in my voice…….. But I also know how to have fun! With fans such as Chris Martin and Mark Featherstone-Withy, you know you'll be hearing more and more about this remarkable young writer, musician and performer and his wonderful debut album 'Perfect Tension'.'TEASE ME' Live @ Academy 3 Manchester. 2007!'TEASE ME' Live @ Academy 3, Manchester 2007. (Tease Me is taken from the debut album 'Perfect Tension')

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 4/26/2006
Band Website: paulusher.net
Band Members: Paul Usher - Vocals, Piano, Guitar, Songwriter, Arranger & Producer. Pete Gavin - Bass Harry Goddard - Electric Guitar
Influences: Unbelieveably eclectic. For example, U2, Coldplay, The Smiths, Jet, The Killers, Daft Punk, Moloko, Stevie Wonder, George Michael, even Wagner!
Sounds Like: Up to you to decide. I've been told my music sounds like quite a few different acts. Snow Patrol is the closest I would say people have come to comparing my music.
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Perfect Tension Purchase LINKS!

PAUL USHER PERFECT TENSION OUT NOW To preview and/or purchase from iTunes CLICK HERE Or to buy a physical C.D. CLICK HERE to be taken to paulusher.net shop Tracklisting: 01. HERE IS EVERYTHING 02. D...
Posted by Paul Usher on Thu, 09 Aug 2007 05:48:00 PST

Late Rooms Flyer

Get in cheaper to Paul's Late Rooms gig on Sat 16th June 2007 with this flyer. All details of door times, and address are on flyer. See you there! xx...
Posted by Paul Usher on Sat, 16 Jun 2007 06:47:00 PST

Paul Usher LIVE @ Cavern

Paul Usher & band. LIVE @ The Cavern Club. Performing tracks from 'Perfect Tension', the debut album, and some brand new tracks! The Beatles started here, now add me to that list!!...
Posted by Paul Usher on Thu, 22 Mar 2007 09:45:00 PST

FINALLY LIVE AT HARD ROCK

FINALLY the band and I have been confirmed a date at the Hard rock café in Manchester on FRIDAY 24TH NOVEMBER!!  So book the day off work, come back from Uni - Whatever, just be there!! Get ready...
Posted by Paul Usher on Mon, 13 Nov 2006 06:02:00 PST

"TURN UP TO HARDROCK & KEISHA GETS IT!" Threatened Frank!

"TURN UP TO HARDROCK & KEISHA GETS IT!" Threatened Frank! Hi guys! My Hardrock Café gig supporting Keisha White has been cancelled. Keisha White last weeked sacked her management and has the...
Posted by Paul Usher on Tue, 17 Oct 2006 08:53:00 PST

Live @ HardRock!!!

NEW BRITISH INDIE/POP 'YOUNG SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR' STAR 'PAUL USHER' SUPPORTS MOBO NOMINATED 'KIESHA WHITE' AT THE HARD ROCK CAFE, MANCHESTER Wednesday 18th October 2006, Manchester, UK  PAUL USH...
Posted by Paul Usher on Wed, 11 Oct 2006 07:44:00 PST

Winner!!!!

Woo-Hoo!!! I won the Talentworks 2006!!! Thanks to the very special people who came down for their support. As the winner of the Talentworks 2006 I will be shooting a music video for 'Don't You Worry'...
Posted by Paul Usher on Wed, 20 Sep 2006 03:38:00 PST

Get PUSHed!!

  PAULUSHER   NEWS   Just to let you know a few exciting things!   Paul will be BBC Radio Manchester 95.10 fm, formally BBC GMR, this Sunday evening (20th August). He will be perfo...
Posted by Paul Usher on Fri, 18 Aug 2006 10:05:00 PST

Thanks a TRILLION

Just wanted to say a HUGE thankyou to everyone that has bought my album 'Perfect Tension' off of iTunes. Hope you all love it as much as I do. Take care xx
Posted by Paul Usher on Wed, 28 Jun 2006 07:57:00 PST

WooHoo!! Album release!

Hi guys! WooHoo!! Finally, my debut album is being released on Monday (26th June). It's going to be availble for download on iTunes, MSN Music, Napster, HMV Digital and all other leading download stor...
Posted by Paul Usher on Fri, 23 Jun 2006 04:57:00 PST