Jonathan Jeremiah releases his new Island single “Heart of Stone” on May 23rd & Live at London Bush Hall

Jonathan Jeremiah, whose timeless songs and soulful voice place him firmly in the tradition of classic Island artists like Nick Drake and John Martyn, and mark him out as a songwriter with a rare talent, releases his new Island single “Heart of Stone” on May 23rd. Jonathan who was recently invited by Rumer, a self-declared fan, to open for the Brit nominated singer at her recent Manchester show, will be playing his own headlining show at Bush Hall on May 31st. For ticket information please visit - http://www.gigsandtours.com/?a=jonathan+jeremiah Written and produced by Jeremiah, “Heart of Stone” is taken from the Londoner’s debut album “A Solitary Man” which has just been released to rave reviews. Jeremiah first came to prominence when he was invited to appear on Later with Jools a full five months before the release of his album, where he gave a stunning solo acoustic performance of one of the album’s many standouts “How Half-Heartedly We Behave”. A month long residency at the Borderline followed before he opened for Rumer at her Bloomsbury Theatre show. Jonathan Jeremiah’s music comes from a world far away from the quick fix, pre packaged production line. He has spent the best part of a decade defining a sound rooted in a rich legacy of bespoke English folk and confessional soul. Undoubtedly a major factor in the sound is Jonathans rich sonorous vocal. “When I was 14 my voice developed an incredible deep baritone. At the time it wasn’t the greatest thing, everyone wanted to sound like Jeff Buckley. I felt like a man out of place but in time, I embraced the baritone.” “A Solitary Man” was engineered and produced by Jonathan in an analogue studio in Dollis Hill and featured collaborators included The Heritage Orchestra, a young group of classical musicians attuned to his working methods, and Jules Buckley who handled all the string arrangements. Although the album has been a long time in the making it offers proof that sometimes the best things take time. With equal measures of hard headed determination and careful nurturing, Jonathan’s music is ready to be unveiled. The time to take his songs into your heart and soul is here. http://www.jonathanjeremiah.com/
WHAT THE PAPERS SAY
“Cinematic grandeur… symphonic pop… opulent caressing baritone voice… in a league of his own” MOJO 4*
“Authentic, quietly folkish retro soul... genuinely affecting” Q
“rich, elegant, timeless” The Guardian
“a great voice singing great songs” The Sunday Times
“Jeremiah has one of those soulful voices that just oozes raw passion…A rare talent…think Ray LaMontagne meets John Martyn” The Sun
“Recalls Island thoroughbred John Martyn – or a more stately, more conventional Scott Walker. Like a male Rumer, he’s ably remaking the AOR template.” Uncut 4*
“Grandly elegant debut. Superbly tailored string arrangements, deeply commanding yet delicate vocal and artful guitar picking.” The Mirror 4*