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With her crystal clear vocals\u00a0it’s no surprise that singer songwriter Delaire – Jenny Burdon to her friends – chose to name herself after a diamond.<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Fresh from celebrating the release of debut single Belief <\/strong><\/em>with a hometown gig at The Finsbury in London, the electro pop starlet tells Matt Catchpole\u00a0<\/strong>why she adopted the nom de plume and how\u00a0her Dad’s record collection helped inspire her to pick up a microphone.<\/p>\n

Why did you feel the need to adopt a stage name and why did you pick Delaire?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The decision to have a stage name came to me quite naturally really. I suppose it’s a way of detaching myself and being totally at one with the music rather than day to day worries going through my mind, when I am Delaire it’s all about the music nothing else. \u00a0I wanted a name that meant something.. Delaire is a type of diamond. It’s rough and strong and beautiful, exactly how I want my music to be.<\/p>\n

What was the inspiration behind your new single Belief<\/em>?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Belief<\/em> is about a relationship in my life. It’s about the struggles of insecurity in love and life.<\/p>\n

Can we expect an album soon? Is Belief<\/em> typical of what we can expect to find on it?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I am hoping to start thinking about an album next year, I have spent the last year writing and trying to really find my sound as an artist. The album will have fluidity for sure and Belief<\/em> reflects some of the musical ideas the rest of the songs will have.<\/p>\n

Have you always been a solo artist?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I have indeed. Well except for my remake of the Spice Girls when I was 11 with my mates!<\/p>\n

How did you first start making music? Did you always want to be a musician?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I started writing songs with an ex-boyfriend when he was on tour and it just sort of carried on from there. I knew I always wanted to be in the arts, but it was when I started writing that I knew that was where I wanted my future to be.<\/p>\n

Please describe your songwriting process, how do the ideas come?<\/strong><\/p>\n

This question is always hard as it varies every time. I write with my producer Julian Simmons<\/strong>, usually I come to him with a melody and lyrics, maybe some hooks and music and we work together to make the final product.<\/p>\n

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How would you describe your sound?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I hate this question….I would describe my sound as electronic pop I guess, but that sounds so cliche. Some songs have way more edge and dark tendencies and some are really ’80s\/’90s influenced so have a more uplifting sound I guess.<\/p>\n

Who or what are your influences? Who do you most admire in the industry?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I take influence from all over really. I grew up surrounded my music as my Dad is really into it and engrained good music into me. I take influence from Fleetwood Mac<\/strong>, Blondie<\/strong>, Kate Bush<\/strong> and early Madonna,<\/strong> but I also love some of the more current stuff out now such as Lykke Li,<\/strong> FKA twigs<\/strong> and Rosie Lowe<\/strong>. I went through a drum and bass phase when I was younger so some of the new stuff has taken vibes from that too I guess. I love female singers I always have done.<\/p>\n

Where are you happiest: live on stage or tinkering in the studio?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I am definitely happiest on the stage, that’s where I fell in love with what I do. I enjoy the studio too, but there is something very magical about totally smashing a live performance.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s your favourite thing about living in London and where is your favourite place to hang out?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I grew up in London so to me it’s all very normal and homely. I suppose the truth is I love a Camden pub on a Sunday with my mates and a roast, I used to be quite into the party scene so occasionally I love a big night out to some good garage music and old school drum and bass nights.<\/p>\n

If you could choose to\u00a0live anywhere in the world where would you go?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hmmmmm…. I would live exactly where I am now! My whole life is here and the music scene is unbeatable. Boring I know but honest.<\/p>\n

REVIEW:<\/strong><\/p>\n

A confident debut from an established live performer,\u00a0Belief\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>feels almost Scandinavian, with its ice cool stripped down approach.<\/p>\n

Producer Julian Simmons wisely avoids clutter, leaving the way clear for Delaire’s cut glass voice to dominate proceedings.<\/p>\n

Powerful, but vulnerable Delaire’s vocals ably convey the narrative of the song, adding warmth and emotion to the ’80s-style keys and drum machine backing.<\/p>\n

This is smart music from a smart lady – definitely one to watch.<\/p>\n

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