Kristyna Myles
2013–2015: Clean-up; unsourced puffery and subjective claims
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Despite being signed to a major record company in 2010 and having completed the first of a five-album deal, just one single release in three years saw exhilaration turn to exasperation, providing the motivation for Kristyna to take back control of her career and copyrights, parting company with management and label. It was a brave move that has since been vindicated by sales and praise for 'The Paris Match', co-produced by legendary Style Council drummer [[Steve White (drummer)|Steve White]] and Mercury Prize nominated producer Andy Ross and described by modfather [[Paul Weller]] as "absolutely stunning" |
Despite being signed to a major record company in 2010 and having completed the first of a five-album deal, just one single release in three years saw exhilaration turn to exasperation, providing the motivation for Kristyna to take back control of her career and copyrights, parting company with management and label. It was a brave move that has since been vindicated by sales and praise for 'The Paris Match', co-produced by legendary Style Council drummer [[Steve White (drummer)|Steve White]] and Mercury Prize nominated producer Andy Ross and described by modfather [[Paul Weller]] as "absolutely stunning". |
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As an independent artist and young business woman, Myles releases 'Paint A Brighter Day' her second album which combines sublime vocals, superbly crafted songs and stunning musicianship. |
As an independent artist and young business woman, Myles releases 'Paint A Brighter Day' her second album which combines sublime vocals, superbly crafted songs and stunning musicianship. |
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Recorded with Mercury Prize nominated producer Andy Ross, 'Paint A Brighter Day' features 11 songs about life-lessons with the aim of inspiring and painting listeners' days brighter. |
Recorded with Mercury Prize nominated producer Andy Ross, 'Paint A Brighter Day' features 11 songs about life-lessons with the aim of inspiring and painting listeners' days brighter. |
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Paint A Brighter Day' is released thanks to a successful campaign on PledgeMusic which enabled Kristyna to fund the album and video with support from music fans. This was rewarded with a variety of opportunities, including visits to the recording sessions and parts in the video for first single 'I'm Getting Rid of This'. This unique strategy not only enabled Kristyna to fund the project without major label investment, but also interact and engage with existing and new fans at the same time. |
Paint A Brighter Day' is released thanks to a successful campaign on PledgeMusic which enabled Kristyna to fund the album and video with support from music fans. This was rewarded with a variety of opportunities, including visits to the recording sessions and parts in the video for first single 'I'm Getting Rid of This'. This unique strategy not only enabled Kristyna to fund the project without major label investment, but also interact and engage with existing and new fans at the same time. |
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More importantly for an independent artist, this groundbreaking approach allowed Kristyna to maintain full creative control and copyright ownership. |
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The soulful singer/songwriter has recently appeared on [[Songs of Praise|BBC 1 Songs of Praise]] performing "Heaven Knows" written together with Jess Cook which is featured on Paint A Brighter Day her forthcoming album. The Sunday Hour on [[BBC Radio 2]] gave "Heaven Knows"’ its first play. |
The soulful singer/songwriter has recently appeared on [[Songs of Praise|BBC 1 Songs of Praise]] performing "Heaven Knows" written together with Jess Cook which is featured on Paint A Brighter Day her forthcoming album. The Sunday Hour on [[BBC Radio 2]] gave "Heaven Knows"’ its first play. |
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A supporter of charity Tearfund and ambassador for Centrepoint, Kristyna Myles is endorsed by Yamaha Music GmbH (UK). |
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"In short, she is a must see talent" METRO |
"In short, she is a must see talent" METRO |
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"Soulful and distinctive" M.E.N Newspaper |
"Soulful and distinctive" M.E.N Newspaper |
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