Last week, Sahara Smith performed at the Hotel Cafe for her Los Angeles debut, which left the LA Times’ Pop & Hiss raving about her stellar performance. The young songwriter had an all star band backing her up, which included guitarist/bassist Will Sexton, guitarist Jake Owen and drummer Mike Meadows.
“At the top end, her voice hits angelic highs reminiscent of Alison Krauss and Emmylou Harris, and at the lower end, which she tapped only briefly on Tuesday, she brought a rich bluesiness that’s worth further exploration.”
-The LA Times’ Pop & Hiss
Sahara Smith has just finished her debut album under the supervision of renowned producer T-Bone Burnett. Myth Of The Heart will be released on August 31st. Check out her new video for “The Real Thing” below.
Sahara Smith has just released a music video for her track “The Real Thing.” The alt-country vixen has been preparing for the release of her debut album Myth Of The Heart, which drops August 31st. The album was recorded over the last year in Los Angeles and was overseen by renowned producer T-Bone Burnett. Check out the video below for “The Real Thing” or click HERE.
Sahara Smith has recently been praised by Seventeen Magazine, Glamour, and Paste Magazine, who profiled her as a part of their Best Of What’s Next feature. If you are in the LA area, be sure to catch her performance next week at The Hotel Cafe on Tuesday, July 27th.
For licensing info or to request a copy of Myth Of The Heart, please contact colin@worldsend.com or kevin@worldsend.com.
Myth Of The Heart, the debut album from Sahara Smith will be released on August 31st. To request a copy or for licensing info, please contact colin@worldsend.com or kevin@worldsend.com.
Sahara Smith – “Roses And Ivy”
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Following last week’s profile in Paste Magazine’s Best Of What’s Next, things are heating up for Sahara Smith. She has recently finished recording her debut album with renowned producer T-Bone Burnett, who calls her “the best young artist I have heard in many years.”
The twenty-one year old Austin native has most recently been featured by Seventeen Magazine. Check out a few of the kind words they had to say about this up-and-comer and expect to see much more of this gifted artist in the near future.
“She is a self-proclaimed indie-folk artist with a voice that is raspy yet smooth, and lyrics that are drawn from her own life experiences…Her sound best resembles a mixture of the soulful folk melodies of Jewel with the soothing vocals of Norah Jones.”
Sahara Smith’s debut album Myth Of The Heart is due for release on August 31st. If you would like to request a copy or for licensing info, please contact colin@worldsend.com or kevin@worldsend.com.
Sahara Smith – “The Real Thing”
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Sahara Smith has been hard at work preparing for her upcoming cross-country tour. The 21 year-old alt-country sensation from Austin has just finished her debut album with renowned producer T-Bone Burnett.
Sahara Smith recently sat down with Paste Magazine for an interview to discuss her musical influences, the evolution of her songwriting, and the process of recording her album. Check out Paste’s Best Of What’s Next profile on Sahara Smith.
Sahara Smith’s debut album Myth Of The Heart will be released on August 31st. For licensing info or to request a copy, please contact colin@worldsend.com or kevin@worldsend.com.
Sahara Smith – “Myth Of The Heart”
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2010 is looking to be a seminal year for the charming Sahara Smith. The gifted, young singer has just finished recording her full-length debut album Myth Of The Heart with Grammy-winning producer T-Bone Burnett. Myth Of The Heart features a lineup of top-notch session players that includes drummer Jay Bellerose, guitarist Marc Ribot, and bassist Dennis Crouch. The result is a rich, organic sound that truly captures the down to Earth quality that Sahara Smith emanates.
As more details about this release are revealed, anticipation builds for what promises to be one of the best folk/pop records of the year. Head over to Direct Current to check out their full profile on Sahara Smith as a part of their RADAR feature.
“There are some welcome roughhewn edges to songs like the shuffling title track, as Ribot’s muddy, twanged fretwork hovers like a storm cloud over Smith’s smoky vocals. Or the pedal steel that haunts from the shadows on the lovely lament ‘Roses and Ivy’, a song that simply gets better with repeated listening. A prodigious debut, Myth of the Heart is already shaping up to be one of 2010’s best new finds.”
-Direct Current
Myth Of The Heart will be released on August 31st, 2010 via Playing In Traffic Records. For licensing info or to request a copy, please contact colin@worldsend.com or kevin@worldsend.com.
Sahara Smith – “Myth Of The Heart”
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Sahara Smith is currently featured at austinlivemusic.org, for her captivating performance in support of Los Lonely Boys earlier this month in Austin. The beautiful and talented Austinite dazzled audiences with an all-star band that included Jake Owen on guitar, Will Sexton on bass and guitar, and Mike Meadows on drums and percussion. Check out the video of her performance below.
Sahara Smith will be touring with Mason Jennings on some nationwide dates this summer and fall. Stay posted for a full list of these tour dates. Her debut album was produced by T-Bone Burnett and will be released in late summer.
A video has surfaced of Sahara Smith’s riveting performance of “The Real Thing” at the Music Fog stage at SXSW this year. This amazing performance showcases Sahara’s silk smooth vocals and charming personality. The Austin native has been wrapping up her debut album for Playing In Traffic Records with renowned producer T-Bone Burnett, who calls her “The best young artist I have heard in many years.”
Sahara Smith is playing a small series of dates in Texas with Los Lonely Boys starting this week.
The beautiful and charming Sahara Smith will grace her hometown fans with an intimate performance at this year’s SXSW. Her SXSW performance will take place on Thursday, March 18th at 8:25PM at 18th floor of the Hilton Garden Inn in Austin, TX.
Sahara Smith has just finished recording her full-length debut album with renowned producer T-Bone Burnett at his Los Angeles studio. T-Bone, who acted as Executive Producer on the album, took notice of Sahara’s enchanting voice, raving that, “Sahara is the best young artist I have heard in many years. The world needs some great young artists. It is time.”
You can check out Sahara Smith’s SXSW profile HERE. Be sure to add this to your SXSW schedule and don’t miss what promises to be a captivating evening.
Sahara Smith – “Roses And Ivy”
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Worlds End Creative Licensingis pleased to be representing Sahara Smith for film and TV licensing. This Texas native has been heating up the Austin local music scene for the past couple years with her charming blend of indie folk and alt-country music.
The response has been overwhelming, earning the attention of some of music’s most respected voices. Sahara Smith has recently been in LA recording her debut album for Playing In Traffic Records with executive producer, T-Bone Burnett. The legendary producer commented on her talent by saying that “Sahara is the best young artist I have heard in many years. The world needs some great young artists. It is time.”
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For info regarding licensing music from any artist from IAMSOUND Records, contact: Colin Chambers or Kevin Krump
