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Morris released her debut single in March 2012, "Don't Go", following its use in the final episode of [[Skins (series 6)|the sixth series]] of the television drama series ''[[Skins (UK TV series)|Skins]]''.<ref>http://www.umusicpub.co.uk/en-GB/FilmAndTv/2012/Mar/Rae-Morris-for-Skins-end-title.aspx</ref> She recorded an EP, ''For You'', which she sold exclusively at her live performances in mid 2012, and in November released a second EP, ''Grow''.<ref name=forfolkssake>http://www.forfolkssake.com/interviews/17208/interview-introducing-rae-morris</ref><ref>http://cleanslatemusic.org/2012/11/07/rae-morris-reveals-new-ep-video-for-grow/</ref> Another EP, ''From Above'', followed in 2013.<ref>http://www.goldflakepaint.co.uk/interview-rae-morris/</ref> Alongside her solo gigs during 2012 and 2013, Morris was a support act for artists including [[Bombay Bicycle Club]], [[Lianne La Havas]], [[Noah and the Whale]], and [[Tom Odell]].<ref>http://www.clashmusic.com/features/otw-495-rae-morris</ref><ref>http://louderthanwar.com/rae-morris-interview-2/</ref> She contributed guest vocals to three tracks on Bombay Bicycle Club's 2014 album ''[[So Long, See You Tomorrow (album)|So Long, See You Tomorrow]]'', including the single "Luna".<ref>http://www.thelineofbestfit.com/new-music/introducing/rae-morris-interview-2014</ref> Also in 2014, Morris featured on the [[Clean Bandit]] song "Up Again" (from their debut album ''[[New Eyes]]'') and opened for [[George Ezra]] on his European tour, as well as embarking on her own headlining UK tour.<ref>http://www.theedgesusu.co.uk/features/2014/09/23/i-still-struggle-with-confidence-an-interview-with-rae-morris-110914/</ref>
Morris released her debut single in March 2012, "Don't Go", following its use in the final episode of [[Skins (series 6)|the sixth series]] of the television drama series ''[[Skins (UK TV series)|Skins]]''.<ref>http://www.umusicpub.co.uk/en-GB/FilmAndTv/2012/Mar/Rae-Morris-for-Skins-end-title.aspx</ref> She recorded an EP, ''For You'', which she sold exclusively at her live performances in mid 2012, and in November released a second EP, ''Grow''.<ref name=forfolkssake>http://www.forfolkssake.com/interviews/17208/interview-introducing-rae-morris</ref><ref>http://cleanslatemusic.org/2012/11/07/rae-morris-reveals-new-ep-video-for-grow/</ref> Another EP, ''From Above'', followed in 2013.<ref>http://www.goldflakepaint.co.uk/interview-rae-morris/</ref> Alongside her solo gigs during 2012 and 2013, Morris was a support act for artists including [[Bombay Bicycle Club]], [[Lianne La Havas]], [[Noah and the Whale]], and [[Tom Odell]].<ref>http://www.clashmusic.com/features/otw-495-rae-morris</ref><ref>http://louderthanwar.com/rae-morris-interview-2/</ref> She contributed guest vocals to three tracks on Bombay Bicycle Club's 2014 album ''[[So Long, See You Tomorrow (album)|So Long, See You Tomorrow]]'', including the single "Luna".<ref>http://www.thelineofbestfit.com/new-music/introducing/rae-morris-interview-2014</ref> Also in 2014, Morris featured on the [[Clean Bandit]] song "Up Again" (from their debut album ''[[New Eyes]]'') and opened for [[George Ezra]] on his European tour, as well as embarking on her own headlining UK tour.<ref>http://www.theedgesusu.co.uk/features/2014/09/23/i-still-struggle-with-confidence-an-interview-with-rae-morris-110914/</ref>


During 2014, Morris released the singles "Do You Even Know?", "Cold" (featuring Fryars), and "Closer"&mdash;each with accompanying EPs&mdash;to promote her debut album, ''Unguarded'', which she recorded in Los Angeles with producer [[Ariel Rechtshaid]].<ref>http://diymag.com/2014/09/17/rae-morris-in-the-studio-interview-this-is-me-this-is-who-i-am</ref> She was annouced as the MarkMeets featured artist of the month December 2014 <ref>http://www.markmeets.com/featured-artist/rae-morris-featured-artist-for-december-2014/ Morris has been longlisted in the [[Sound of...|BBC Sound of 2015]] poll, and ''Unguarded'' is scheduled for release in January 2015 alongside the single "Under the Shadows", with another headlining tour to follow in February.<ref>http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/profiles/5ZylN8jgKvybP1rcdgqPNHD/rae-morris</ref><ref>http://diymag.com/2014/11/19/rae-morris-debuts-new-single-under-the-shadows</ref><ref name=BG>http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/what-s-on/music-dance/singer-rae-will-be-the-one-to-watch-in-2015-1-6983596</ref>.
During 2014, Morris released the singles "Do You Even Know?", "Cold" (featuring Fryars), and "Closer"&mdash;each with accompanying EPs&mdash;to promote her debut album, ''Unguarded'', which she recorded in Los Angeles with producer [[Ariel Rechtshaid]].<ref>http://diymag.com/2014/09/17/rae-morris-in-the-studio-interview-this-is-me-this-is-who-i-am</ref> She was annouced as the MarkMeets featured artist of the month December 2014 <ref>http://www.markmeets.com/featured-artist/rae-morris-featured-artist-for-december-2014/</ref>. Morris has been longlisted in the [[Sound of...|BBC Sound of 2015]] poll, and ''Unguarded'' is scheduled for release in January 2015 alongside the single "Under the Shadows", with another headlining tour to follow in February.<ref>http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/profiles/5ZylN8jgKvybP1rcdgqPNHD/rae-morris</ref><ref>http://diymag.com/2014/11/19/rae-morris-debuts-new-single-under-the-shadows</ref><ref name=BG>http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/what-s-on/music-dance/singer-rae-will-be-the-one-to-watch-in-2015-1-6983596</ref>.


==Discography==
==Discography==

Revision as of 21:26, 20 January 2015

Rae Morris
Rae Morris performing in Manchester, 2012
Rae Morris performing in Manchester, 2012
Background information
Birth nameRachel Anne Morris
Also known asRae Morris
Born (1993-09-02) 2 September 1993 (age 31)[citation needed]
OriginBlackpool, Lancashire, England
GenresAlternative Pop
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals, piano
Years active2011—present
LabelsAtlantic, Warner
Websitewww.raemorris.co.uk

Rachel Anne Morris (born 2 September 1993),[citation needed] better known by her stage name Rae Morris, is an English singer-songwriter. She will release her debut album, Unguarded, in 2015.

Early life and career

Morris was born and raised in Blackpool, Lancashire, and started playing the piano when she was four years old.[1] She attended St. George's School and then studied A-levels in music and drama at Cardinal Newman College in Preston.[2][3] She gigged in Blackpool and around the north-west of England during her college studies, before performing on the BBC Introducing stage at the Reading and Leeds Festivals in August 2011.[4][5][6] She was signed to Universal Music Publishing Group the same month, and to Atlantic Records in September 2011.[3] During this period Morris was mentored by fellow Blackpool singer-songwriter Karima Francis, who helped develop her songwriting skills.[7]

Major label career

Morris released her debut single in March 2012, "Don't Go", following its use in the final episode of the sixth series of the television drama series Skins.[8] She recorded an EP, For You, which she sold exclusively at her live performances in mid 2012, and in November released a second EP, Grow.[1][9] Another EP, From Above, followed in 2013.[10] Alongside her solo gigs during 2012 and 2013, Morris was a support act for artists including Bombay Bicycle Club, Lianne La Havas, Noah and the Whale, and Tom Odell.[11][12] She contributed guest vocals to three tracks on Bombay Bicycle Club's 2014 album So Long, See You Tomorrow, including the single "Luna".[13] Also in 2014, Morris featured on the Clean Bandit song "Up Again" (from their debut album New Eyes) and opened for George Ezra on his European tour, as well as embarking on her own headlining UK tour.[14]

During 2014, Morris released the singles "Do You Even Know?", "Cold" (featuring Fryars), and "Closer"—each with accompanying EPs—to promote her debut album, Unguarded, which she recorded in Los Angeles with producer Ariel Rechtshaid.[15] She was annouced as the MarkMeets featured artist of the month December 2014 [16]. Morris has been longlisted in the BBC Sound of 2015 poll, and Unguarded is scheduled for release in January 2015 alongside the single "Under the Shadows", with another headlining tour to follow in February.[17][18][19].

Discography

Studio albums

Title Details Peak chart positions
UK
Unguarded
  • Released: 26 January 2015
  • Label: Atlantic, Warner
  • Format: CD, digital download
 N/A

Extended plays

Title Details
For You
  • Released: 2012
  • Label: Atlantic, Warner
  • Format: CD
Grow
  • Released: 2012
  • Label: Atlantic, Warner
  • Format: Digital Download
From Above
  • Released: 2013
  • Label: Atlantic, Warner
  • Format: Digital download
Do You Even Know?
  • Released: 2014
  • Label: Atlantic, Warner
  • Format: Digital download
Cold
  • Released: 2014
  • Label: Atlantic, Warner
  • Format: Digital download
Closer
  • Released: 2014
  • Label: Atlantic, Warner
  • Format: Digital download

Singles

Year Title Peak chart positions Album
UK
2012 "Don't Go" — Unguarded
"Grow" —
2013 "From Above" — Non-album single
2014 "Do You Even Know?" — Unguarded
"Cold"
(featuring Fryars) 		—
"Closer" —
2015 "Under the Shadows" 53
"—" denotes a single that did not chart or was not released.

Music videos

Title Year Director
"Don't Go" (live version) 2012 The Blind Club[20]
"Grow" Bouha Kazmi[21]
"Way Back When" 2013 The Blind Club[22]
"From Above" James Slater[23]
"Wait a While" The Blind Club[24]
"Skin" 2014 Nadia Marquard Otzen[25]
"Do You Even Know?" Nadia Marquard Otzen[26]
"Cold" (feat. Fryars) Nadia Marquard Otzen[27]
"Closer" Zac Ella[28]
"Under the Shadows" 2015 Alex Southam[29]

References

  1. ^ a b http://www.forfolkssake.com/interviews/17208/interview-introducing-rae-morris
  2. ^ http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/what-s-on/music-dance/rae-keeping-her-feet-on-the-ground-1-6958357
  3. ^ a b http://www.lep.co.uk/what-s-on/music/school-run-scribe-on-path-to-glory-1-4251781
  4. ^ http://www.cardinalnewman.ac.uk/2013/04/rae-morris/
  5. ^ "ITB Artist Bio". International Talent Booking. Retrieved 18 July 2014.
  6. ^ "Reading+Leeds Artist Page". BBC. Retrieved 18 July 2014.
  7. ^ http://www.thelineofbestfit.com/new-music/introducing/rae-morris-interview-2014
  8. ^ http://www.umusicpub.co.uk/en-GB/FilmAndTv/2012/Mar/Rae-Morris-for-Skins-end-title.aspx
  9. ^ http://cleanslatemusic.org/2012/11/07/rae-morris-reveals-new-ep-video-for-grow/
  10. ^ http://www.goldflakepaint.co.uk/interview-rae-morris/
  11. ^ http://www.clashmusic.com/features/otw-495-rae-morris
  12. ^ http://louderthanwar.com/rae-morris-interview-2/
  13. ^ http://www.thelineofbestfit.com/new-music/introducing/rae-morris-interview-2014
  14. ^ http://www.theedgesusu.co.uk/features/2014/09/23/i-still-struggle-with-confidence-an-interview-with-rae-morris-110914/
  15. ^ http://diymag.com/2014/09/17/rae-morris-in-the-studio-interview-this-is-me-this-is-who-i-am
  16. ^ http://www.markmeets.com/featured-artist/rae-morris-featured-artist-for-december-2014/
  17. ^ http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/profiles/5ZylN8jgKvybP1rcdgqPNHD/rae-morris
  18. ^ http://diymag.com/2014/11/19/rae-morris-debuts-new-single-under-the-shadows
  19. ^ http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/what-s-on/music-dance/singer-rae-will-be-the-one-to-watch-in-2015-1-6983596
  20. ^ https://vimeo.com/78901045
  21. ^ https://vimeo.com/75199458
  22. ^ https://vimeo.com/57454819
  23. ^ https://vimeo.com/75805768
  24. ^ http://theblindclub.com/rae-morris-wait-a-while/
  25. ^ http://www.promonews.tv/videos/2014/01/20/rae-morris-skin-nadia
  26. ^ http://www.promonews.tv/videos/2014/03/28/rae-morris-do-you-even-know-nadia
  27. ^ http://www.promonews.tv/videos/2014/08/07/rae-morris-ft-fryars-cold-nadia
  28. ^ http://www.promonews.tv/videos/2014/10/09/rae-morris-closer-zac-ella
  29. ^ http://www.promonews.tv/videos/2014/11/27/rae-morris-under-shadows-alex-southam

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