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Jamie Woon
About this event
A break from Eurovision: British electronic soul artist Jamie Woon will present his new album at Kablys this autumn
A true break from Eurovision. It has been announced that the subtle British electronic soul artist Jamie Woon will present his new album, "3, 10, Why, When," in the capital this autumn.
After a long creative hiatus, Jamie Woon is returning in full force and will perform at Kablys with his band on September 10. This is one of the most significant musical comebacks in the industry in recent years. He is considered a London soul pioneer and is one of the most interesting artists of his generation. Unexpected, but long-awaited. "I've released a new album with a strange title. It's my most vulnerable release to date. Time for a concert tour! I've missed it terribly," announces Jamie Woon.
This visit is presented by the music agency "8 Days A Week," whose honor roll includes many artists with a similar sound: SOHN, Rhye, RY X, Alexis Taylor, Chet Faker, Bonobo, Ásgeir, and many others.
Jamie Woon's music is warm, subtle, easily immersive, and pleasantly memorable. However, behind his modest image lies an ambitious creator for whom creativity has always been everything or nothing. This explains both the early critical acclaim and his long disappearance from the public eye.
Jamie Woon's first album, "Mirrorwriting," received significant attention and praise from critics. His second album, "Making Time," was nominated for the Mercury Prize. Jamie Woon found himself among the most prominent British musicians of his generation.
And then – he disappeared from the public eye. While fans waited for new music from Jamie, he was actively working behind the scenes, collaborating with Burial, Disclosure, Elmiene, and many others. He is still admired and supported by names like Erykah Badu and Pharrell Williams.
"For many years, I was stuck and blocked. It was all because of those stupid words. I was constantly tormented by the question: 'What is worth saying? What should I broadcast and write?' I don't even know how this thought took root in me, but it caused a lot of anxiety, and later, shame. Music is the best job in the world. That's probably a hint as to why I got stuck for so long. Writing songs became difficult. But at some point, with love and support, to my own surprise, new work just appeared. Now I have a lot of very personal songs about vulnerability," Jamie Woon reveals on his Substack, having plenty to share after all this time. He actually likes Substack and writes a lot there about the creative process, experiences, and feelings.
