I'm an acoustic/folk/rock MACHINE from Sunderland in the North East of the UK. I play 10-12 shows all over the UK every month, and I've also toured in the US and Europe. My album 'a lighthouse keeper's diary' was distributed nationally by Universal, and I've also been approached by labels such as RCA, Independiente and EMI.
My music has also been recognised by the International Songwriting Competition, The Internatioanl Acoustic Music Awards, and The Independent Music Awards. I have a song on a film coming out on general release soon, and my new EP is available on limited edition CD from www.paulliddell.com and on several digital outlets including itunes.
Thanks for reading, I hope you enjoy the music. Paul. 00447971011732 paul@paulliddell.com
Press quotes
"one of the North East's greatest talents" - Get Rhythm
"A truly magical album" - Insangel
"I guess that's what they call talent" - Michael Mee, Berwick Advertiser.
"stuffed with quality song-writing, heartfelt lyrics and exemplary playing" - The Crack Magazine
"hard to compare to other musicians............... Paul Liddell does it so well that you overlook the rest" - East Magazine
"you can't but help to keep returning to the narrative and understand just how good this really is. By remaining true to his location, Paul Liddell has infused his songs with a sound that is instantly identifiable and relevent." - Fatea Magazine
"His latest album is a gem chock full of acoustic guitar led numbers and delicate arrangements (using the maxim 'less is more'). Stand out track has to be the opener 'Travelling Song' with its acoustic guitar, heartfelt vocal and wonderful canon vocal fade out. 'Runaway' could easily make the daytime play list on BBC radio 2 and have the masses snapping up the tune if it were a single (would leave David Gray in his dust!)" - Get Ready To Rock and Classic Rock Newswire
"quite stunning...... a variety of melodic intelligent songs that enthralled the crowd" - Mr. Kyps
"A very good album from a highly talented singer/songwriter/musician" - Maverick Magazine
"Glittering nuggets of irresistible folk-pop gold" - The Crack Magazine
A brief bio of Paul Liddell
Paul Liddell is already somewhat a veteran of the acoustic music world, having released two solo albums and an EP, and an EP with his band 'Delphians'. His second album 'A Lighthouse Keeper's Diary' was released on his own label 'Regulus Music' and was distributed in stores around the UK by Universal/Absolute.
Over the years Paul has been playing, he has been courted by many record labels including RCA, Independiente, and EMI, but has remained independent and unsigned throughout. He feels working independently gives an artist great freedom and control over their music, and that a DIY approach is a much more healthy way to grow and expand an artist's music. However, he is not 'anti-industry' and would love to work with a label if the right one came along.
Paul is an experienced live performer too. His raw and unpretentious delivery combined with the use of live sampling, guitar percussion and layered vocal harmonies provide a great platform for his wonderful songs to shine. As well as touring UK venues in '06, '07 and '08, Paul also performs between tours, averaging about 10-12 shows a month. Paul has also toured in America, whipping up a storm in several little coffee houses across California. While he was there he performed on a TV show filmed in Time Warner studios in Hollywood, and got his song 'Brighter Lights' placed on a nationally distributed and TV advertised folk compilation CD. Other live highlights include a show-stopping performance at the Beverley Folk Festival, and a memorable show at the Piperine Free Festival in Milan (where Paul decided to let Sting take the headline spot!). Artists Paul has shared billing with include Glenn Tilbrook (Squeeze), Nerina Pallot, Karine Polwart, Kathryn Tickell, Nick Harper, Amy Wadge and Beth Rowley.
Paul's songwriting and performance have been recognised throughout the industry, claiming awards for 'Best Male Artist' at the International Acoustic Music Awards, a finalists place at the Independent Music Awards, and a winning place in the International Songwriting Competition '07.
2008 saw Paul working with acclaimed film director Tony Kaye on some music for his upcoming film project 'Black Water Transit'. The film is currently in post-production. As well as working on a couple of film projects in the UK, Paul also has contacts in America looking to place his songs in movies and television.
"A very good album from a highly talented singer/songwriter/musician" - Maverick Magazine
"Glittering nuggets of irresistible folk-pop gold" - The Crack Magazine
"hard to compare to other musicians............... Paul Liddell does it so well that you overlook the rest" - East Magazine
www.paulliddell.com www.myspace.com/paulliddellmusic 07971 011 732