'Come Outside and Play'
aving followed his progress Hclosely over the last year, we are excited to announce that local musician Ian Roberts ' new EP 'Come outside and play' is out now and available to buy on CD and online. Right from the outset this EP title gets you involved, evoking feelings of freedom and enjoyment , providing a great image for everyone. As Ian explains, the idea of 'coming out to play' is one which works on all levels, with adults and children alike. 'We're all children at heart' he explains, 'and whether that be going to play in a band or for a drink down the pub, no matter what it is we're playing the game we like to play. I'm playing my game now
and I love it!'
The day after the EP's release hundreds of people had already commented on Twitter, Facebook and through emails , saying how much they'd loved the music. So far so good - and if this EP sells well it looks like there'll be more coming our way! Ian is in good hands with his producer, Tristan lvemy , having produced Frank Turner 's album as well as producing music for the opening ceremony of the Olympics. His first impression of Ian's music was that it was one of the 'freshest most uplifting sounds he'd heard this year', and we think we agree.
An exciting new link for Ian is the new association with Marshall Amplification, who approached him saying they wanted to be associated with him. From spending his childhood seeing the legendary posters of Jimi Hendrix with Marshall to now being linked up with them, Ian deservedly feels he has come a long way. Their guitar and bass amps were used to create the professional sounds you can hear on the new EP, and the link provides yet another great step towards worldwide success.
Work is currently unde rway on the production of a new music video, for 'Wake Up', one of the tracks on 'Come Outside and Play.' Taking into account the success of his last video, 'Sweetlove Butterfly', another of
the tracks featuring on this EP, there are surely big things on the way for this one. 'Sweetlove Butterfly' has been nominated for two awards as best music video ; at both the St. Albans film festival and the American online movie awards. The number of people 12 Phonebox Magazine
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ave you ever fancied getting involved Hwith the emergency services?
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