The RBMA team report that in this year's applications "Prince and Brian Eno were the most common musical inspirations. Girls seemed to like Prince more, however.... In comparison to 2011, there was nearly a two-fold increase in the amount of times Stevie Nicks was mentioned as an influence." Mores stats on the applications process here.
From Red Bull Studios... "Hailing from Newtown Wellington, Aotearoa soul artist, Louis Baker, delivers songs that are matured far beyond his twenty something years.
Louis began playing guitar, writing and composing songs at a young age, which saw him winning various national accolades, including The Primal Youth Acoustic Sessions.
He acknowledges his mother for encouraging him to start singing, and is known for his abil ity to bring the room to a complete stand still with his soulful vocals and endearingly honest lyrics.
Being compared to artists like Jeff Buckley and Curtis Mayfield he draws his influence from greats like the Isley Brothers, Marvin Gaye, Joni Mitchell, Sly Stone, and Stevie Ray Vaughan.
Playing regularly in the thriving Wellington music scene, Louis’ solo career is one man and a guitar. “I love the vulnerability of being there alone”, he says.
Having recently completed a tour with The Thomas Oliver Band, Louis can be found performing at various festivals throughout the greater Wellington region. Between performing and writing, Louis is in the studio recording his debut EP.
From Red Bull Studios... "Hailing from Newtown Wellington, Aotearoa soul artist, Louis Baker, delivers songs that are matured far beyond his twenty something years.
Louis began playing guitar, writing and composing songs at a young age, which saw him winning various national accolades, including The Primal Youth Acoustic Sessions.
He acknowledges his mother for encouraging him to start singing, and is known for his abil ity to bring the room to a complete stand still with his soulful vocals and endearingly honest lyrics.
Being compared to artists like Jeff Buckley and Curtis Mayfield he draws his influence from greats like the Isley Brothers, Marvin Gaye, Joni Mitchell, Sly Stone, and Stevie Ray Vaughan.
Playing regularly in the thriving Wellington music scene, Louis’ solo career is one man and a guitar. “I love the vulnerability of being there alone”, he says.
Having recently completed a tour with The Thomas Oliver Band, Louis can be found performing at various festivals throughout the greater Wellington region. Between performing and writing, Louis is in the studio recording his debut EP.
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