Naomi Phoenix Explained

Naomi Phoenix
Background:solo_singer
Birth Name:Naomi Bolster
Alias:Naomi, Naomi Freeth, Naomi Phoenix
Origin:Warwick, Warwickshire, England
Genre:Pop, rock
Occupation:Singer-songwriter
Years Active:1997–2002
Label:Gut
Website:www.facebook.com/naomiphoenix

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.

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) and produced by Gavin Monaghan, who is also known for his work with Ocean Colour Scene, Editors, Scott Matthews, Nizlopi and The Twang.[2] [3] Phoenix was educated at The Trinity Catholic School in Warwick,[4] [5] 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.[6] 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,[7] given 'Single of the Week' following its release in December 1997,[8] [9] and given a large spread interview as their 'Pick of the Week' on 6 December 1997.[10] Phoenix also caught the attention of the NME.[11] [12] She has also appeared on national television including 'Music File' on BBC Two[13] and also The Melinda Messenger Show on Channel 5.[14]

Phoenix has supported Beth Orton, Saint Etienne, Hurricane #1, and Heather Nova.[15]

Discography

Albums and EPs

Singles

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Gut Records . Artists on Gut . 15 April 2008 . https://web.archive.org/web/20010209042624/http://www.gutrecords.com/artists_naomi.htm . 9 February 2001 . dead . dmy-all .
  2. Web site: Gavin Monaghan on Discogs. Discogs. 30 July 2014.
  3. Web site: Giles Stanley Management: Gavin Monaghan. 30 July 2014.
  4. Web site: Naomi dreams of a hit with her debut song; Fame calls but aim is to enjoy making music. 8 March 1999 . Coventry Evening Telegraph.
  5. News: Naomi freezes for her fame . Fee required . Birmingham Evening Mail . 24 February 1998 . 15 April 2008 .
  6. Web site: S&M Management . Naomi Official Website: Music Page . 15 April 2008 . https://web.archive.org/web/20000116075845/http://www.s-and-m.demon.co.uk/music/musicpg1.htm . 16 January 2000 .
  7. News: The Hit List . Melody Maker . London . 0025-9012. 34 . 18 October 1997.
  8. News: Single of the Week . Melody Maker . London . 0025-9012. 43 . 29 November 1997.
  9. Web site: Gut Records . Gut Records Artists: Naomi . 15 April 2008 . https://web.archive.org/web/20010209042624/http://www.gutrecords.com/artists_naomi.htm . 9 February 2001 . dead . dmy-all .
  10. News: The Knowledge (The A to Z of Pop Culture) – Pick of the Week: 'Real Girl Power! Naomi' . Melody Maker . London . 0025-9012 . 10 . 6 December 1997.
  11. Web site: NME Reviews: Naomi: Be My Lover. 31 March 2008. NME. 12 September 2005.
  12. Web site: NME Live Reviews: Naomi: London WC1 ULU . 31 March 2008. NME. 12 September 2005 .
  13. Web site: BBC2 Music File video on Myspace. 31 March 2008. BBC2. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20071029010050/http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.search. 29 October 2007. dmy-all.
  14. Web site: Channel 5 Melinder Messenger video on Myspace. https://archive.today/20120722143642/http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=4488204. dead. 22 July 2012. 31 March 2008. Channel 5.
  15. Web site: Gut Records . Gut Records Artists: Naomi . 15 April 2008 . https://web.archive.org/web/20010209042624/http://www.gutrecords.com/artists_naomi.htm . 9 February 2001 . dead . dmy-all .

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