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Thomas grew up in a small village near [[Neath]], South Wales<ref name="Swn">{{cite web|url=http://swnfest.com/lineup/bright-light-bright-light/|title=Bright Light Bright Light|publisher=swnfest.com|accessdate=27 December 2012}}</ref> and learned several instruments as a child including the piano, his first forays into music were more folk-based, led by acoustic guitar and, due to a lack of equipment, with minimal beats around it. Thomas later stated that his dalliance with folk was due to his lack of knowledge with production techniques, and that he was always drawn to House and |
Thomas grew up in a small village near [[Neath]], South Wales<ref name="Swn">{{cite web|url=http://swnfest.com/lineup/bright-light-bright-light/|title=Bright Light Bright Light|publisher=swnfest.com|accessdate=27 December 2012}}</ref> and learned several instruments as a child including the piano, his first forays into music were more folk-based, led by acoustic guitar and, due to a lack of equipment, with minimal beats around it. Thomas later stated that his dalliance with folk was due to his lack of knowledge with production techniques, and that he was always drawn to [[House music|house]] and [[synthpop]].<ref name="Quietus">{{cite web|url=http://thequietus.com/articles/05660-bright-light-bright-light-interview|title=I'm Not Some Sort Of Genius: Bright Light Bright Light Interviewed|date=8 February 2011|accessdate=27 December 2012|publisher=thequietus.com|first=John|last=Freeman}}</ref> He left Wales to take a place reading English literature and creative writing at [[Warwick University]], but he left the course to move to London.<ref name="WMA">{{cite web|url=http://welshmusicprize.com/make-me-believe-in-hope-bright-light-bright-light|title=Make Me Believe in Hope – Bright Light Bright Light|accessdate=27 December 2012|publisher=welshmusicprize.com}}</ref> In London he set up a studio at his home, and spent the rush hours busking the busy London tube stations. In 2009 he sent some demo tracks to American producer [[Boom Bip]], which resulted in Thomas being invited to Los Angeles for two weeks to work on tracks together. Thomas stated that Boom Bip's production on the song ''A New Word to Say'' helped him find 'his sound'.<ref name="Swn"/> |
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Thomas released, ''Love Part II'', his first single under the name Bright Light Bright Light, in 2010 on the Popjustice Hi-Fi label.<ref name="WMA"/> Thomas chose the name 'Bright Light Bright Light' from a quote spoken by the character Gizmo in the 1984 movie ''[[Gremlins]]''.<ref name="Guardian">{{cite web|url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/musicblog/2011/jun/30/new-music-bright-light-disco-moment|title=New music: Bright Light Bright Light – Disco Moment|accessdate=27 December 2012|publisher=guardian.co.uk |date=30 June 2011|first=Michael|last=Cragg}}</ref> 2010 also saw him tour as the support act for [[Ellie Goulding]].<ref name="Swn"/> The singles ''How to Make a Heart'' and ''A New Word to Say'' followed in 2011, and after appearances at [[Bestival]] in the UK and [[South by South West]] in the US he released his debut album ''Make Me Believe in Hope'' in 2012.<ref name="Swn"/><ref name="WMA"/> |
Thomas released, ''Love Part II'', his first single under the name Bright Light Bright Light, in 2010 on the Popjustice Hi-Fi label.<ref name="WMA"/> Thomas chose the name 'Bright Light Bright Light' from a quote spoken by the character Gizmo in the 1984 movie ''[[Gremlins]]''.<ref name="Guardian">{{cite web|url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/musicblog/2011/jun/30/new-music-bright-light-disco-moment|title=New music: Bright Light Bright Light – Disco Moment|accessdate=27 December 2012|publisher=guardian.co.uk |date=30 June 2011|first=Michael|last=Cragg}}</ref> 2010 also saw him tour as the support act for [[Ellie Goulding]].<ref name="Swn"/> The singles ''How to Make a Heart'' and ''A New Word to Say'' followed in 2011, and after appearances at [[Bestival]] in the UK and [[South by South West]] in the US he released his debut album ''Make Me Believe in Hope'' in 2012.<ref name="Swn"/><ref name="WMA"/> |
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The album tracks to ''Make Me Believe in Hope'' were co-written and produced by Rod Thomas, [[The Invisible Men]] and [[Andy Chatterley]]. The album features several collaborations, including vocals from [[Scissor Sisters]]' guitarist [[Del Marquis]] on the track ''Cry at Films''. ''Make Me Believe in Hope'' was released in the UK on 4 June 2012 through independent label Aztec Records, and the album received generally positive reviews from music critics and bloggers, with [[The Fly (magazine)|The Fly]] magazine noting the album as one the releases that just missed its annual top 50.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.the-fly.co.uk/blog/1016211/missed-the-50-bright-light-bright-light-make-me-believe-in-hope/|title=Missed The 50: Bright Light Bright Light ‘Make Me Believe In Hope’|publisher=The Fly Magazine|accessdate=27 December 2012|first=Michael|last=Cragg}}</ref> Bright Light Bright Light released the single ''Disco Moment'' from the album which was placed on the [[BBC Radio 1]] play list.<ref name="WMA"/> It June 2012 the album made the final shortlist for the annual Welsh Music Prize, but lost to [[Future of the Left]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-19996423|title=Welsh Music Prize: Future of the Left named winners|publisher=BBC News|date=18 October 2012|accessdate=27 December 2012}}</ref> 2012 also saw Bright Light Bright Light support Scissor Sisters on four venues of their UK tour.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.guttermagazine.com/2012/11/05/gutter-talk-bright-light-bright-light/|title=Gutter Talk : Bright Light, Bright Light |publisher=Gutter Magazine|date=5 November 2012|accessdate=27 December 2012|first=Siobhanne|last=Beattie}}</ref> |
The album tracks to ''Make Me Believe in Hope'' were co-written and produced by Rod Thomas, [[The Invisible Men]] and [[Andy Chatterley]]. The album features several collaborations, including vocals from [[Scissor Sisters]]' guitarist [[Del Marquis]] on the track ''Cry at Films''. ''Make Me Believe in Hope'' was released in the UK on 4 June 2012 through independent label Aztec Records, and the album received generally positive reviews from music critics and bloggers, with [[The Fly (magazine)|The Fly]] magazine noting the album as one the releases that just missed its annual top 50.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.the-fly.co.uk/blog/1016211/missed-the-50-bright-light-bright-light-make-me-believe-in-hope/|title=Missed The 50: Bright Light Bright Light ‘Make Me Believe In Hope’|publisher=The Fly Magazine|accessdate=27 December 2012|first=Michael|last=Cragg}}</ref> Bright Light Bright Light released the single ''Disco Moment'' from the album which was placed on the [[BBC Radio 1]] play list.<ref name="WMA"/> It June 2012 the album made the final shortlist for the annual Welsh Music Prize, but lost to [[Future of the Left]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-19996423|title=Welsh Music Prize: Future of the Left named winners|publisher=BBC News|date=18 October 2012|accessdate=27 December 2012}}</ref> 2012 also saw Bright Light Bright Light support Scissor Sisters on four venues of their UK tour.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.guttermagazine.com/2012/11/05/gutter-talk-bright-light-bright-light/|title=Gutter Talk : Bright Light, Bright Light |publisher=Gutter Magazine|date=5 November 2012|accessdate=27 December 2012|first=Siobhanne|last=Beattie}}</ref> |
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He is [[openly gay]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rucomingout.com/brightlightx2.html|title: Interview Bright Light Bright Light|publisher=R U Coming Out|accessdate=27 January 2013|first=Wayne|last=Dhesi}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 23:48, 27 January 2013
Bright Light Bright Light | |
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| Birth name | Rod Thomas |
| Born | Neath, Wales |
| Genres | Electropop, dance, disco, house, alternative |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, DJ, producer |
| Instrument(s) | voice, piano |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Labels | Aztec Records |
| Website | brightlightx2 |
Rod Thomas (stage name Bright Light Bright Light) is a Welsh, London-based independent singer. Bright Light Bright Light incorporate many elements of nu-disco into his music, also branching into Synthpop, dance and house music. He released his debut solo album, Make Me Believe in Hope in June 2012.
Career
Thomas grew up in a small village near Neath, South Wales[1] and learned several instruments as a child including the piano, his first forays into music were more folk-based, led by acoustic guitar and, due to a lack of equipment, with minimal beats around it. Thomas later stated that his dalliance with folk was due to his lack of knowledge with production techniques, and that he was always drawn to house and synthpop.[2] He left Wales to take a place reading English literature and creative writing at Warwick University, but he left the course to move to London.[3] In London he set up a studio at his home, and spent the rush hours busking the busy London tube stations. In 2009 he sent some demo tracks to American producer Boom Bip, which resulted in Thomas being invited to Los Angeles for two weeks to work on tracks together. Thomas stated that Boom Bip's production on the song A New Word to Say helped him find 'his sound'.[1]
Thomas released, Love Part II, his first single under the name Bright Light Bright Light, in 2010 on the Popjustice Hi-Fi label.[3] Thomas chose the name 'Bright Light Bright Light' from a quote spoken by the character Gizmo in the 1984 movie Gremlins.[4] 2010 also saw him tour as the support act for Ellie Goulding.[1] The singles How to Make a Heart and A New Word to Say followed in 2011, and after appearances at Bestival in the UK and South by South West in the US he released his debut album Make Me Believe in Hope in 2012.[1][3]
The album tracks to Make Me Believe in Hope were co-written and produced by Rod Thomas, The Invisible Men and Andy Chatterley. The album features several collaborations, including vocals from Scissor Sisters' guitarist Del Marquis on the track Cry at Films. Make Me Believe in Hope was released in the UK on 4 June 2012 through independent label Aztec Records, and the album received generally positive reviews from music critics and bloggers, with The Fly magazine noting the album as one the releases that just missed its annual top 50.[5] Bright Light Bright Light released the single Disco Moment from the album which was placed on the BBC Radio 1 play list.[3] It June 2012 the album made the final shortlist for the annual Welsh Music Prize, but lost to Future of the Left.[6] 2012 also saw Bright Light Bright Light support Scissor Sisters on four venues of their UK tour.[7]
He is openly gay.[8]
Discography
Albums
- 2012: Make Me Believe in Hope
- 2012: B-Sides, Rarities & Remixes (Limited edition album)
Singles
- 2010: Love Part II
- 2011: How to Make a Heart
- 2011: A New Word to Say
- 2012: Disco Moment
- 2012: Waiting for the Feeling
- 2012: Feel It
EP's
- 2012: Blueprints EP 1
References
- ^ a b c d "Bright Light Bright Light". swnfest.com. Retrieved 27 December 2012.
- ^ Freeman, John (8 February 2011). "I'm Not Some Sort Of Genius: Bright Light Bright Light Interviewed". thequietus.com. Retrieved 27 December 2012.
- ^ a b c d "Make Me Believe in Hope – Bright Light Bright Light". welshmusicprize.com. Retrieved 27 December 2012.
- ^ Cragg, Michael (30 June 2011). "New music: Bright Light Bright Light – Disco Moment". guardian.co.uk. Retrieved 27 December 2012.
- ^ Cragg, Michael. "Missed The 50: Bright Light Bright Light 'Make Me Believe In Hope'". The Fly Magazine. Retrieved 27 December 2012.
- ^ "Welsh Music Prize: Future of the Left named winners". BBC News. 18 October 2012. Retrieved 27 December 2012.
- ^ Beattie, Siobhanne (5 November 2012). "Gutter Talk : Bright Light, Bright Light". Gutter Magazine. Retrieved 27 December 2012.
- ^ Dhesi, Wayne. R U Coming Out http://www.rucomingout.com/brightlightx2.html. Retrieved 27 January 2013.
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