The boys who produced and directed my film clip cut together a little bit of footage shot on the day to share with everyone. It’s kind of amazing how good you can make a shed full of sand look with some talent and perseverance. Unfortunately we’re missing the footage of the poor bastards who had to load it all in. Special mention for the dancers who probably had a rash from dancing on sand for weeks after.

So, I always find it really interesting when reviewers are so off the mark with who they think my influences are. I guess you are only able to compare with what you know, but quite often, it’s people I’ve never even heard of. It made me think about what actually has been influencing my writing over the past couple of years and thought I would share some of the songs that kill me, in a good way. It’s interesting for me to write down because I know if I had of written it a few years back it would have been filled with old Caribou, Juana Molina, Lali Puna, The Notwist, Psapp and Sufjan Stevens. How I’ve changed.

Metronomy – The Look
Metronomy – She Wants
El Perro Del Mar – Change Of Heart
Cut Copy – Hanging Onto Every heartbeat
Battles – Atlas
TV On The Radio – Will Do
Lykke Li – I’m Good, I’m Gone
Caribou – Sun
Mutemath – All Or Nothing
Bat For Lashes – Pearl’s Dream
Bat For Lashes – Two Planets
Deerhunter – Desire Lines
St. Vincent – Save Me From What I Want

Speaking of lists, I’m also in the long short list for the hottest 100 this year with my single Be Gone! Head here to vote if you fancy it. Closes very soon indeed.

Happy NY everyone!

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Three tonnes of sand loaded into a shed and this is what you end up with.

So, here it is, for those of you who are wondering.

Be Gone by TaraSimmons

My new single, Be Gone, is being released online this Friday. Freaky Friday 11.11.11. Best date of the year I think. It’s already had a little bit of love on radio so if you’ve heard it, I sure hope you’ve enjoyed it!

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