ABOUT THE MUSIC VIDEO:
Directed, filmed and produced by the one woman power house Taylor Torr based in London this video was shot earlier last month before the city of London went into lock down due to the corona virus pandemic. The concept for the video was inspired by the song lyrics, “Would you love me regardless’’, a contemplative inward conversation Field has with herself, hopeful that her partner will see past all her flaws and love her unconditionally. In the video she is seen singing to stone cold male statues around the city of London, the statues are tall, proud and emotionless and simply stare off into the distance at something else or something more important. In terms of the video
treatment, the colouring is grey, blue and cold to match the stone figures, the London city scape, the weather and Field’s wardrobe. “We were really lucky to have London to ourselves. For the most part there were not many tourists about and that worked in our favour whilst making the video, it was an eerie feeling but very fitting for what we here trying to achieve in the end.” Josie said. “I am honestly so happy with the way it came out, I have been wanting to make a video for this song for so long and Taylor was incredible to work with.” The video will be released on Josie Field’s YouTube channel on Sunday 5th April 2020.
You can find this song and the entire album on Apple Music and Spotify.
ABOUT JOSIE FIELD:
Nominated for 9 South African Music Awards over her last five releases, it’s evident that singer songwriter Josie Field has no intention of slowing down. Having relocated to the United Kingdom in 2019, and with her mark on the South African music scene very much made, Josie now expands her audience and brings her music to the world. A combination of Florence and the Machine meets Janis Ian meets Aretha Franklin, Field’s voice is distinct and unusual. Her signature sound is a potent mix of lyricism and fire, heart-felt issues and tender constructions, she has a unique textured blues infused voice and soulful vocal delivery style. Rooted in folk but having experimented with
blues, country, jazz and with strong elements of soul coming through on her latest release, Josie is no ordinary singer songwriter. She calls her sound ‘Indie Soul’ aptly the title of her latest solo album which garnered her ninth SAMA nomination for Best Adult Contemporary Album in 2018. Indie Soul is a modern fusion of acoustic meets digital with a deep 60’s soul flavour that tugs on the heart strings. “Not many artists have the opportunity to keep writing, recording and releasing albums that they love, as I have done over the last ten years. I consider myself extremely lucky to be able to continue my musical journey, Indie Soul is another moment of my life captured in time and I am really proud of the album.” Experience the intimate nature and soulful performance of one of South Africa’s most versatile and experienced singer songwriters now located south of Birmingham on a narrowboat tiny house.
ABOUT THE ALBUM: INDIE SOUL
“This is Josie Field, always one of the most unique voices on South Africa’s music scene, at her best. Her latest work is beautiful, controlled and refined, yet ragged, raw, restless and regretful in the right places. In her new songs Field renders herself naked, pushing her music to the edge… A glorious precipice to experience.” ~ Darren Taylor Voice of America (VOA) Radio “Indie Soul, which sees the singer-songwriter continue to develop her artistically (and, happily, commercially) valuable knack of couching thoughtful, mature topics in music that’s always accessible and often gnawingly catchy. The maturity of the writing on Indie Soul is noteworthy because it suggests a gratifying new facet to Field’s talent, but also because it allows the singer’s fans to grow with her. This collection features generally uncomplicated, serene musical arrangements, but the ideas and sentiments Field expresses are persistently pertinent to everyone, and will and these songs in the middle of listeners’ shared experience.” ~ Bruce Dennill Writer, editor, blogger at brucedennill.co.za & broadcaster at 1485AM “Mightily impressed by Josie Field… Did this song (My Oh My) straight with guitar, killed it. Great songs, triff delivery. Got a great reaction.” ~ Robin Valk RadiotoGo.com Birmingham, UK
Recent Career Highlights
• Best Adult Contemporary Album Nominee at the SAMA’s (2018) for ‘Indie Soul’
• Best Adult Contemporary Album Nominee at the SAMA’s (April 2015) for ‘Tigerlily’ with Laurie Levine
• Standard Bank Ovation Award Winner at the National Arts Festival, Grahamstown for ‘Side By Side’ her
collaborative folk side project with Laurie Levine. (July 2014)
General Career highlights
Support act for James Blunt on his debut tour in SA (2008) / Support act for Westlife, Ziggy Marley, Missy Higgins and Michelle Shocked / Performed at Nelson Mandela’s 90th Birthday Celebration / Performed at official Fan Parks as part of Fifa Soccer World Cup 2010 / Levi’s ambassador (2011) / Music used in two consecutive Suzuki car TV advertisements, South Africa / Created and managed own Folk and Blues festival ‘The Drake Music Festival’ /Performed at the Hugh Masekela Heritage Festival (2014) Nine time SAMA nominee 2009/2012/2014/2015/2018
• Best Female Artist of the Year (x2)
• Best Adult Contemporary Album (x5)
• Best Producer (x2) (Kevin Leicher of DarkStar)
Two time MK Award nominee 2010
• Best Solo Artist
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