Alice Shaw

From: Brighton

Influences: Ben Folds, Tori Amos, Stevie Wonder, Elton John, Elliott Smith and Carole King.

Profile: Originally from Bristol, Alice moved to Brighton in 2002 and launched into the local music scene with the backing of vocalists Amy Tinsley and Jo Wallace.

She signed a publishing deal with Sony/ATV Music in 2007 who funded the recording of her debut album, Reasons I Can’t Speak, which is now available to buy on iTunes. The album, which was produced by Ian Grimble, features 11 passionate piano-led anthems of love and loss, rejection and personal awakening.

As well as performing solo, Alice also collaborates with Emily Baker, Dorie Jackson and Abbo.

Rocks In My Pockets (right click on the track to download, left click to stream)

Website: www.aliceshaw.co.uk

MySpace: www.myspace.com/aliceshawmusic