So its a New Year , and here at The Playlist I want to give a voice to those artists who are yet unsigned. Barely a week into 2013 , we've already been bombarded with acts tastemakers are tipping for success this year I'll be focusing on them in due course. One of those is Gabrielle Aplin , who has a link to todays unsigned gem.
But for now meet Benjamin Lee or as hes known Sleeve Of Hearts. A fitting name . given that from what I've heard , lyrically the man certainly wears his heart on his sleeve. I had the pleasure of hearing this week , What Have I Become. A gorgeous , yearning torch song that ticks all the boxes.
Sleeve of Hearts fits nicely in the genre marked singer/songwriter. To many , this may seem like a crowded if not lucrative market right now.
Ed Sheeran , Ben Howard , Jake Bugg et al have all had huge success. What makes Sleeve of Hearts stand out is quite simply a crisp , enchanting voice that draws you in. Quite simply , Benjamin Lee has a voice that is suited to mainstream success but its unique and its gorgeous. Dripping hope and heartbreak.
At present , Sleeve Of Hearts is currently at work on an debut EP containing 6 self penned tracks , due for release this Spring.
A UK tour will also follow. Influence wise , the artists making him tick cover Frank Ocean to Luke Pickett and even Craig David.
The array of artists with which Benjamin has shared the stage with is just as diverse. See Brit urban mainstays Lemar and Tinchy Stryder , to the Boomtown Rats and Morning Parade.
Sleeve Of Hearts will make you cry on your sleeve. Already picking up a huge Twitter following , its just a matter of time before Benjamin Lee has his moment in the sun.
He's already been endorsed by one Gabrielle Aplin. The recent chart topper , heavily tipped to sell bucketloads of albums in 2013 has already tweeted him saying that they should record a song together . This after remarking she loved his voice.
Sleeve of Hearts is easy on the ear and the eye. In life and in pop we get broken hearts , black hearts , stolen hearts , bruised hearts , kings and queens of hearts. Now in 2013 and beyond - its Sleeve of Hearts.
Follow Sleeve of Hearts on Twitter @SleeveOfHearts and check him out for yourself below.
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