Naomi Phoenix
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Naomi Phoenix is an English singer-songwriter from Warwick, who had several releases between 1997 and 1999 on Gut under the alias 'Naomi'. Naomi's name at the time of the releases was Naomi Freeth, but since leaving Gut has since changed her name to Naomi Phoenix (the name by which she now performs).
Whilst with Gut, Phoenix's label mates were Sound 5, Jimmy Somerville, James Taylor Quartet, Space, Arabesque and Tom Jones.[1] Naomi's band was formed of Phoenix (vocals and guitar), Spike Barker (drums), Simon 'Sickboy' Bayliss (bass), Dan Whitehouse (guitar) and Dean Deavall (keyboards).[2] Phoenix was educated at Trinity Catholic Technology College in Warwick and Leamington Spa,[3] and was in the same year at this school as the folk duo Nizlopi. Phoenix released her first single "Personal Touch" as a limited release of 3,000 copies in 1997.[4] This debut single was supported several times by the Melody Maker music magazine featuring in their 'Hit List' prior to its release on 18 October 1997,[5] given 'Single of the Week' following its release on 29 November 1997,[6][7] and given a large spread interview as their 'Pick of the Week' on 6 December 1997.[8] Phoenix also caught the attention of the NME.[9][10] She has also appeared on national television including 'Music File' on BBC Two[11] and also The Melinda Messenger Show on Channel 5.[12]
Phoenix has supported Beth Orton, Saint Etienne, Hurricane #1, and Heather Nova.[13]
Discography
Albums and EPs
- Liquid (December 1999)
Singles
- "Personal Touch" (November 1997)
- "Be My Lover" (CD1) (March 1999)
- "Be My Lover" (CD2) (March 1999)
- "Passion Fruit Jam" (December 1999)
References
- ^ Gut Records. "Artists on Gut". Archived from the original on 2000-01-22. Retrieved 2008-04-15.
{{cite web}}:|archive-date=/|archive-url=timestamp mismatch; 2001-02-09 suggested (help) - ^ Naomi official Myspace. "Naomi band members listed on official Myspace". Retrieved 2008-03-27.
- ^ "Naomi freezes for her fame" (Fee required). Birmingham Evening Mail. 1998-02-24. Retrieved 2008-04-15.
- ^ S&M Management. "Naomi Official Website: Music Page". Archived from the original on 2000-01-16. Retrieved 2008-04-15.
- ^ "The Hit List". Melody Maker. London. 18 October 1997. p. 34. ISSN 0025-9012.
{{cite news}}: Text "0025-9012" ignored (help) - ^ "Single of the Week". Melody Maker. London. 29 November 1997. p. 43. ISSN 0025-9012.
{{cite news}}: Text "0025-9012" ignored (help) - ^ Gut Records. "Gut Records Artists: Naomi". Archived from the original on 2001-02-09. Retrieved 2008-04-15.
- ^ "The Knowledge (The A to Z of Pop Culture) - Pick of the Week: 'Real Girl Power! Naomi'". Melody Maker. London. 6 December 1997. p. 10. ISSN 0025-9012.
{{cite news}}: Text "0025-9012" ignored (help) - ^ NME. "NME Reviews: Naomi: Be My Lover". Retrieved 2008-03-31.
- ^ NME. "NME Live Reviews: Naomi: London WC1 ULU". Retrieved 2008-03-31.
- ^ BBC2. "BBC2 Music File video on Myspace". Retrieved 2008-03-31.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Channel 5. "Channel 5 Melinder Messenger video on Myspace". Retrieved 2008-03-31.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Gut Records. "Gut Records Artists: Naomi". Archived from the original on 2001-02-09. Retrieved 2008-04-15.