Rumer - new artist, with echoes of Karen Carpenter*

[PHIL]

Just grab a listen to this new singer - her track "Slow" is currently to be heard on BBC Radio 2. I was taken aback when I heard it - you will be too! There is an album out August 23 in UK

http://www.desihits.com/news/view/rumer-takes-it-slow-20100713

 

[Harry]

She's very good. To me, she sounds very close to Susan Jacks of The Poppy Family. Compare with this track:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UnLhgTYx8KA

Harry

 

[PHIL]

I get what you're saying, Harry - but to me, that Rumer track is the closest thing I've heard to Karen. Of course it may be a one off, who knows what the whole album will sound like - but it's a promising start!

 

[Harry]

Agreed. It also points up just how close Karen Carpenter and Susan Jacks sounded.

I'll be interested to hear more from Rumer.

Harry

 

[Harry]

Two more Rumer tracks here:

http://www.myspace.com/rumerlovesyou

The second one even has a Herb Alpert-like trumpet part in the bridge.

Harry

 

[Harry]

Burt Bacharach likes her!

http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2010/jul/08/first-sight-rumer

Harry

 

[PHIL]

Burt Bacharach likes her!

http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2010/jul/08/first-sight-rumer

Harry

Well, he does know what he is talking about!!

Looking forward to hearing more of this lady.

 

[thestitch]

Ooooh, how very nice to listen to someone who can really sing!! And, yes, she really does sound reminiscent of Karen. Looking forward to more from this young lady.

Thanks Phil and Harry for the links!

Marilyn

 

[song4u]

Maybe there's some hope for the younger generation's music after all.

 

[Mark-T]

Wow- even the production is Carpenteresque.
It is odd to "hear" Karen but know it isn't her. Will be interesting to see what the entire album sounds like. Curious what Richard thinks.

 

[A&M Retro]

Wow....definitely reminiscent of Karen. I hear it in her intonation. She also possesses the velvety sound Karen had in her voice (i.e.) "Ordinary Fool".

 

[Murray]

I'll add to the chorus of "Wows"!

Not only does she have a beautiful voice, but she sings my (our) kind of music! I'll definitely be buying her CD when it comes out. Thanks Phil for bringing Rumer to our attention.

Here's another article from today's Guardian:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2010/jul/21/new-band-rumer

 

[DowneyDiSampson]

Wow! I love her! To me, she sounds like a hybrid of Karen and Dusty Springfield. GOOD songs, too. I would definitely buy her stuff.

 

[close2u]

I like her, too! Can't wait to get her album...

Randy

 

[Song4uman]

I hadn't listened until tonight....wow, I really like her....would like to hear more!!

 

[DowneyDiSampson]

They should market her music on Carpenters message boards!

 

[Mark-T]

^^ I think WE are...

 

[Harry]

Rumer's official video for "Slow" is up on YouTube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvYUfwMBCrU

Harry

 

[AM Matt]

In the Wikipedia website, Rumer was born in 1979 but there are no information about her. Matt Clark Sanford, MI

 

[SakuraSYayoi]

I read that Rumer at Maida Vale to air on Thu, Aug 12th.

BBC? Radio 2?

Sakura

 

[PHIL]

I read that Rumer at Maida Vale to air on Thu, Aug 12th.

BBC? Radio 2?

Sakura

According to Radio Times website, Rumer will be part of the "Radio 2 In Concert" show at 8pm on that evening.

 

[SakuraSYayoi]

Thank you, Phil!


Her live will be held at Bloomsbury Theatre, London - Sept 14. 19:30-

Sakura
Edit: Bloomsbury Theatre - sold out (Aug 8 )

Stereo Venus [SARAH RUMER JOYCE (VOCALS)]
http://www.myspace.com/stereovenusband

 

[bamboobam]

Hello Rumer fans. A complete(?) list of known tracks by RUMER.
http://rumernews.blogspot.com/p/full-list-of-songs.html

 

[bamboobam]

Hey, I was trying to find that Rumer in concert thing which is supposed to be on tomorrow? The website is saying it's Roxy Music from 2001? Has it been swapped then?
Please keep me posted if you find out when it is.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00rr8bv

EDIT: Panic over - it is just a few tracks from the Maida Vale session as Rumer is in the "support slot".

I wonder when all the Maida Vale session will air then?

 

[SakuraSYayoi]

Tomorrow, 20:00 on BBC Radio 2

Synopsis
In Concert: Roxy Music

Jo Whiley presents the very best in live music including a headline gig from Roxy Music, recorded for Radio 2 at the SECC in Glasgow in June 2001. The concert features hits including 'Jealous Guy' and 'Love is the Drug'.

This week's Support Slot showcases the talent of new singer-songwriter Rumer. Jo plays songs from a session Rumer recorded exclusively for Radio 2 In Concert at the BBC's Maida Vale studios earlier this month.

Jo also looks back at all the live music offered up on Radio 2 over the past week, and brings you the latest ticket news for up-and-coming tours in her Gig Guide.

To get in touch with Jo, e-mail [email protected].

Broadcast
Thu 12 Aug 2010
20:00
BBC Radio 2

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00tbsvr


Rumer - Long, Long Day
rumerofficial Aug 10
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EP2wqEipyP0