Adriana
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom | INDIE
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Debut EP from Scottish singer songwriter, citing influences such as Joni Mitchell, Ani diFranco and Tori Amos. Adriana Spina, backed by a fine band on three of the five songs here, writes confessional lyrics about relationships, with lovers, with family. At times she has a striking image such as on “The Hardest Thing To Do” where she sings “they say there is no love that doesn’t pierce the hands and feet, the sweetest suffering.” This bare acoustic song is perhaps the best here and displays a distinct Joni influence. Opening song, “A Thousand Lives” has some striking guitar playing by Gary Carmichael over a sensuous rhythm as Adriana’s vocals coldly describe someone who appears to be trapped in a relationship. Overall a worthy effort with an album in the works at some point. www.adriana-music.com PK
- Americana-UK.com
Adriana has taken the West Coast love affair with country music and blended it into a distinctive sound...beautiful lyrics thatcreate wonderful images of love and loss. - Daily Record
Adriana’s voice has that floaty, dreamy touch to it that makes it oh so appealing… the songs venture into deep, thought provoking notions which are beautifully written…I absolutely adored the pace and ideas contained in Aisha...the track ‘A Thousand Lives’ has that saddening appeal that demands subtle attention. - MAverick, September 2005
Adriana is the real deal. Her beautifully natural voice and superb tone flow effortlessly. There’s nothing preconceived about her - what you see is what you get... Adriana is one of those unique artists that...has allowed her music and message to run directly from her heart to the audience. - IMG Music Promotions Ltd
Discography
Never Coming Home, Ragged Road Records
Released June 2011
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Adriana's music is a sparkling slant on the Singer/Songwriter genre. Often joined live and on record by a four-piece band, her sound has proved such a success that she is now regarded as one of the most exciting talents in the independent Scottish music scene.
Adriana recently opened for Joan Armatrading on her 2012 UK tour, and made her debut Celtic Connections performance in support of Horse in Glasgow's City Halls. In 2008, she was handpicked to support superstar Sheryl Crow in her only UK headline date. She also sold out her 2009 and 2011 runs at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Her live performances are not quickly forgotten, with songs catchy and heartfelt in equal measure. Her music has also taken her to the USA, Italy as well as frequent dates across the UK.
Other artists she has performed with include Paolo Nutini, Oh Susanna!, Boo Hewerdine, Eddi Reader, Kim Richey, Dar Williams and Oscar winner Ryan Bingham.
Adriana's debut album "Never Coming Home" was recorded at Park Lane Studios in Glasgow and is now complete. It was released to critical acclaim in June 2011 on her own Ragged Road label. She is now writing and recording demo tracks for her second album.
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