That I needed to 'say something' with song. The other thing is that it’s such a weird thing to navigate, because there’s this sense that you have to be ‘selling yourself’ even more than before—more presence on social media or whatever—in order to keep people engaged with you. You’re obviously super content in Berlin right now but would you ever consider moving back to Cape Town and reconnecting with your roots in South Africa? The Lowdown: Alice Phoebe Lou has always been a musician of the earth. View all concerts. Captured on 8mm film by Daklis (also Alice’s band’s bassist) while in Las Vegas last December, the video is a spontenous and improvised introductory exhibition of just who these guys are. Difficulty: intermediate. It’s awash in femme sharp-edged empowerment, dropped with hip-hop-esque verve from the sassy lips of Alice’s grittier side – “Sharpen your claws my girl/ learn to love your flaws my girl.”. Alice Phoebe Lou Lyrics "She" She, she She, she She cut a hole in the fence and she ran She left her troublesome prison behind She didn't wanna fuel the fire She didn't wanna lose her desire She, she She, she She looked out out to the horizon She didn't have much left to see Greed had taken the trees away But it’s been such a stark contrast, going from touring the world, across North America, Europe and Japan, to being in one place constantly. Alice Phoebe Lou has announced a string of US tour dates and an appearance at the Singularity Global Summit in San Francisco taking place 8/18 - 8/21. And that’s a positive thing. Trying to find ways to let culture, music and events be accessed not just by the cool, white elite of Cape Town. And then you still have to play another show that night to people who are wanting to get something fresh from you, you know? Sharing it with the people around you. And there’s just not enough money in music. And I wonder what the future holds and if they’re going to be there forever? Oh, and the Soviet Union fell and boy bands ruled the music charts. The advice that I give any friend or artist that’s like, trying to figure out and navigate this whole music industry, is just to make sure that they surround themselves with people that actually encourage their development and their evolution because otherwise you literally just get squashed. 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And so we’re moving in next week. Listen to and download Alice Phoebe Lou - Dirty Mouth. And that’s selfish, but you have to make that decision for yourself. All in the midst of a global pandemic, whilst coming to terms with experiencing true heartbreak for the first time. Support art and culture and make sure these things stay alive. But I just can’t do it. Because when your real name is your artist name and you’re making music that is always attached to your character, your history, your likes, your dislikes, your personality, there’s so little divide between you and your music. Last year (2019) was the biggest touring year of my life. She grew up on a mountainside in South Africa, but made her career as a busker in … concept by Alice Phoebe Lou & Senga Li created by Alice Phoebe Lou, Senga Li, Damien Matthew, Alice Thesen & Jason Matthew big thanks to mama & Lloyd outfits by @studio.candor & @wanidaboutique. No—so actually a lot of people think those are singles from an up-and-coming album but they were songs that I just decided to release as standalone songs to fill the gap between my last album and my new album. So that’s kind of the album for me, but it’s also got a couple of more banging kind of punky vibes as well. Their debut comes in the form of a self-titled video, whose track is due to drop on the 20th of March. I’ve been here for almost 7 years now and have had many different moments of falling in love with the city. 2,281 views, added to favorites 118 times. And it’s opened up doors that lead you further down that road. First of all I tried to understand: what do I want my songs to do? I’ve never spent this much time in Berlin actually. But at some point, the desire to be able to make music that was not related to me or my history or my character grew. Alice Phoebe Lou (born 1993) is South African singer-songwriter living now in Berlin. When it comes to forging an independent career in such a truly self-made spirit, few have succeeded quite as well as Alice Phoebe Lou. I better focus more on songwriting and other stuff.’. And it’s where I want to direct a lot of my skills of making events. Alice Phoebe Lou (born 19 July 1993) is a South African singer-songwriter. And it’s like, NO! In December 2017 her song "She" from the film Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story was included on the Oscars shortlist for Best Original Song. And that’s not including the strongboi shows and street shows, which I still do. It’s retro meets post-modern in the most delightful way. You get your period. Like I always needed the songs to have this extra layer of meaning. ↑ Strongboi, Alice Phoebe Lou's new alter-ego side project, just debuted and it's fiery and funky 10.3.2020. texxandthecity.com. And again, just like the idea of sharing your success with the people that are closest with you, I really want to share my success and what I’ve learned with South African musicians and with the scene there. But these songs were just writing themselves; it was the only stuff I could really draw from. [ March 21, 2021 ] Alice Phoebe Lou Releases Her Third Studio Album ‘Glow’ Album Reviews [ March 18, 2021 ] Gear up for Melbourne’s April Sun Festival beginning April 15th – May 2nd Australia [ March 17, 2021 ] Emma Halpin, a Prodigy and a Jazzy Pop Songbird Releases Her Single ‘Orbit’ New Releases We met for coffee on a quiet autumnal afternoon in her neighbourhood of Neukolln, to discuss the busiest year of her life, the knock-on affects of a cultural vacuum, why staying independent means so much and if moving back to her birthplace could ever be a possibility…. It’s funny because I always felt in the past that I avoided writing love songs to a certain extent because I felt like that was just too trivial and that I always needed to say something. When she’s not festival-hopping or backpacking across continents, Skye writes words about groovy things, At this point, unless you’ve been hiding under a very flat rock throughout lockdown, DJ Riton and Nightcrawlers’ […], Norval Foundation is celebrating summer with Summer Sessions in the Sculpture Garden on the 19th and the 20th […]. Ela lançou três EPs e três álbuns de música. Friendships have changed or evaporated or whatever. Key - Amaj7 Chords used: Amaj7 - x02120 Dmaj7 - xx0222 Bm7 - x24232 C#m7 - x46454 Amaj7* - x-12-14-12-14-14 Dmaj7* - x-x-12-14-14-14 Dmaj7sus2 - x-x-12-14-14-12 C#m7* - 9-11-9-9-9-9 Bm7* - 7-9-7-7-7-7 [Verse 1] Amaj7 No rules, no rules Dmaj7 You said there were no rules Amaj7 Your eyes familiar whirlpools Dmaj7 The doors right into you Amaj7 And I’ll let you in no need to ask Dmaj7 I … Since 2019 she had also been active in her side project Strongboi. How does it compare to Paper Castles, which for me felt like a deeply personal record where you were almost exorcising demons in a sense? Therefore every time I’ve slipped and done something more commercial, it’s made me unhappy. Add to iCal Add to Google Calendar. My new record, 'Glow' is a crooner. Alice Phoebe Lou (born on July 19, 1993) is a South African singer-songwriter with a penchant for pop hooks and otherworldly atmospherics. So yeah, last year was the most busy year of my life in that sense. It’s very conscious. The red light makes her blonde hair look pink too. And then the other thing that I’ve realised recently, especially with regards to signing to bigger labels and the business side of music, is like, I already have enough opinions in my own head and with the people around me that it’s enough input. With today marking the release of her new album Glow, which you can access via your favourite streaming platform here, we’re sharing our exclusive print interview from Volume VIII for your reading leisure. Being super, super honest with the situation, you know? “The next song is about respect, love, and understanding,” she says as she adjusts her guitar strap. And they sign you when you’re 19. Alice Phoebe Lou. All to tape using super old gear; all the oldest stuff—microphones, gear amps, etc. Music wasn’t Alice Phoebe Lou’s first choice. 102.3k Followers, 736 Following, 928 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Alice Phoebe Lou (@alicephoebelou) Alice Phoebe Lou (born 19 July 1993) is a South African singer-songwriter. Interview by Robin Pailler | Photography by Jascha Muller-Guthof. I mean, there are some crazy ads going around in the UK right now with their “rethink, reskill, reboot” campaign. By the time you’re 25, you’re gonna have a different perspective and want to make something different. But you know, you have your ups and downs. I think that fear and that tension and stress can so quickly just catch on. At some point, I shaved my head, I guess that’s a symbol of what I’ve been going through, what I had to confront. Growing up in Kommetjie, South Africa, Alice knew that as soon as she finished school she would pack up her things and see the world. Alice Phoebe Lou was born in 1990s. Millennials is a generation who grew up with comp… Artists are already undervalued in all different types of fields. A self-taught musician, she started her career busking in parks and subway stations in Berlin. While the duo has a slick, experimental sound, it’s too soon to solidly define their sound since they’ve only released two singles. A collection of hand-held camera shots tracking the pair through the streets and escalators of Las Vegas. And now I’ve just found a unicorn in Berlin—aka a studio space in a good location that’s not too expensive. Being in Germany is quite different, where the state immediately gave €5000 to all the artists and freelancers. And from there, we’re just going to be working super hard on strongboi so we can make an album and appease the people that are like, “Give us more!”. And so that’s changed a lot. I mean there’s the one level of wanting to support your friends and wanting to do things with your friends and give opportunities, especially because I’ve had it quite easy. In 1992 the first text message was sent, DVDs were invented, Sony PlayStation was released and Google was founded. She has released three EPs and two studio albums. Not that I haven’t worked hard for what I’ve got. It’s been fucked for most people. I feel very fortunate that there’s been some sort of security. There are good labels out there. Also because of the use of public space and the fact that people are being relatively responsible and heeding the guidelines, etc. And you can’t move or evolve. But I wasn’t too affected by it. So it’s been a very confronting year. A lot of people don’t understand how you could turn down opportunities that could bring you more conventional success, or money or fame or whatever. Texx and the City is run by journalist and editor Tecla Ciolfi. For those reasons I’ll contribute and I’ll go back and find ways to uplift the music scene there. But on a personal level, on a selfish level, I don’t think I could live there again, because I have gotten used to this level of quality of life. Compared to your roots back in Cape Town, where South Africans suffered a very strict lockdown, you must’ve been quite relieved to have been in Berlin?
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