After seeing Mike for the first time
at Shepards Bush Empire when he supported Lawson on their 18-date, UK &
Ireland sell-out arena tour, I was first in line to purchase his EP ‘Paint’
outside the venue, and have had it on repeat ever since.
Born in Preston, Mike is a
singer/songwriter who has been involved in the music industry from a very young
age, independently producing his first EP ‘World Of Our Own’ at just 18 years
old. He then moved on to release his second EP ‘Paint’ which includes 8 very
unique tracks, all united by Mike’s signature chilled acoustic sound. The first
track ‘Young’ along with ‘Great Escape’ are Mike’s best known tracks and never
fail to get the audience singing along wherever he goes. With their upbeat,
acoustic rhythms and catchy lyrics, Mike literally ‘paints’ the perfect picture
of youth and freedom. To contrast, the fourth track ‘Lungs’ conveys a more
vulnerable side to Mike and his music, the heart-felt lyrics, bring out the raw
emotion within the listener as they begin to relate and hang on to Mike’s every
word. My personal favourite song on the EP is ‘Keep Up Lady’, with its soulful,
funky rhythm and flawless melodies, it is impossible not to sing and dance
along!
This album is a must for the summer,
perfect for those days when you’re sat in the car with the warmth of the sun on
your face or even when you're sat watching the rain trickle down the window as is
normally the case in Britain!
 
Meeting Sam, Mike's bass player and buying Mike's Paint EP!
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| Mike meeting fans outside Shepards Bush Empire. |
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