EPISODE · Mar 17, 2023 · 30 MIN
My Music Episode 187 - Be Charlotte
from My Music · host Graham Coath
Be Charlotte has a fierce sense of identity, a quiet assertiveness , and a rare talent which makes heads turn and draws you in to her songs. She is blessed with an instantly recognisable vocal and an ear for impeccable melodies. Since starting to find her voice as a teenager with an acoustic guitar in Dundee, she has taken on the pop world touring Europe, North America and Asia as well as sharing the stage with Lewis Capaldi, Tom Walker, Laura Mvula, Major Lazer and Frightened Rabbit. Tipped by BBC Introducing as one to watch - she also won the prestigious ‘Best Newcomer’ prize at The Scottish Music Awards, and won The Young Scot Award for an outstanding contribution to music. Be Charlotte was championed by The Ivor Novellos after she curated Scotland’s first all female songwriting camp and she is a tireless campaigner for equality in the music industry. In 2022 Be Charlotte founded Enough Records, a label focussed on spotlighting talented women and gender minorities. There are currently two artists signed to the label and Charlotte is dedicated to helping them navigate their first steps in the industry. She’s passionate about artist development as well as overseeing art direction and music production. Her latest single “Help Me to Hold On” has received critical acclaim at BBC Radio 1 and editorial playlisting at Spotify. “Be Charlotte is not a perfect princess figure and doesn’t want to be. She's content in being herself, singing in her own voice and she’s ready to take on the world.” Roisin O’Conner , The Independent “This feel like the beginning of something really special” Clara Amfo, BBC Radio 1 “Just an incredible song” Pop Justice “profound, savvy songwriting” NPR “This is an absolute anthem” Lewis Capaldi Hear the interview and bring your questions live with Graham Coath
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Be Charlotte has a fierce sense of identity, a quiet assertiveness , and a rare talent which makes heads turn and draws you in to her songs. She is blessed with an instantly recognisable vocal and an ear for impeccable melodies. Since starting to find her voice as a teenager with an acoustic guitar in Dundee, she has taken on the pop world touring Europe, North America and Asia as well as sharing the stage with Lewis Capaldi, Tom Walker, Laura Mvula, Major Lazer and Frightened Rabbit. Tipped by BBC Introducing as one to watch - she also won the prestigious ‘Best Newcomer’ prize at The Scottish Music Awards, and won The Young Scot Award for an outstanding contribution to music. Be Charlotte was championed by The Ivor Novellos after she curated Scotland’s first all female songwriting camp and she is a tireless campaigner for equality in the music industry. In 2022 Be Charlotte founded Enough Records, a label focussed on spotlighting talented women and gender minorities. There are currently two artists signed to the label and Charlotte is dedicated to helping them navigate their first steps in the industry. She’s passionate about artist development as well as overseeing art direction and music production. Her latest single “Help Me to Hold On” has received critical acclaim at BBC Radio 1 and editorial playlisting at Spotify. “Be Charlotte is not a perfect princess figure and doesn’t want to be. She's content in being herself, singing in her own voice and she’s ready to take on the world.” Roisin O’Conner , The Independent “This feel like the beginning of something really special” Clara Amfo, BBC Radio 1 “Just an incredible song” Pop Justice “profound, savvy songwriting” NPR “This is an absolute anthem” Lewis Capaldi Hear the interview and bring your questions live with Graham Coath
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