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Millie Claxton set off on a busking tour of America, playing wherever she stayed, and earned enough money to move from town to town. Surfing, snowboarding, skating – sports to the extreme. She collects feathers, precious stones and dream catchers while travelling – she stops at festivals and sells fine jewellery she’s made from these things, and plays her music. Not only does her jewellery become popular, but so does her music.<\/p>\n
Although only 5’1″ tall, Millie packs a punch with her acoustic guitar, harmony looping pedals, electronic kick drum and enchanting voice. She’s been performing since she was 13 – now 20 and back in her home town of Southampton,\u00a0her debut single, ‘Spanner in the Works’ peaked\u00a0at No. 13 on the iTunes Singer\/Songwriter charts. Her influences include George Ezra, Ben Howard, Ed Sheeran, as well as Bon Iver and Kate Nash.<\/p>\n
A self-confessed adrenaline junkie, Millie is a regular performer for ‘Taking The Piste’ in the French Alps. She also loves vintage clothes, and her feather jewellery is a regular fixture at festivals in the US and UK. She’s supported Loveable Rogues, Misty Miller & Tom Baxter on tour – and co-written with the likes of Massive Attack’s Dan Brown, Dan Smith (The Noisettes), and Nina Schofield.<\/p>\n
Just Millie is about to release a double A side single, ‘Lanterns\/Not OK’ on Groovefinder Records. Due out on July 24, it’s an homage to believing in the power to succeed, of being determined, of beating the odds – of going against the grain and proving the naysayers wrong. Whoever she is, she’s Just Millie.<\/p>\n
Find Just Millie on Twitter<\/a>, Facebook<\/a>, Instagram<\/a>, and her official website<\/a>. Check out her cover of ‘Lean On’, recorded recently for Ont Sofa Sensible Music Sessions:<\/p>\n\n![\"Just](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/SP6ePfiSHTY\/maxresdefault.jpg?w=640&ssl=1\")