Ok, Olivia Broadfield’s music doesn’t have the ‘attitude’ of most of the music we feature but to be honest, I don’t care. Its damn good music, and we’re not the only ones to think so. To date she’s been featured on several TV shows (Melrose Place, The Hills, The Ghost Whisperer, 90210, The Deep End, Make It Or Break It and more) and has been working with Grammy nominees Axel Nielhaus and Carmen Rizzo.
Her latest album, This Beautiful War came out on June 20th. If you’re looking for something to thrash around to, it probably isn’t for you, but if you’re looking for a soothing mix of well written songs with acomplished lyrics and vocals, you really should check her out. The album was written and recorded in her studio in England.
“I grew up playing the piano and it felt right on the second album to make it all a bit more real…there’s still the odd swirl and squawk from my synths, but the heart of this album is in the songs where it’s just me and a piano”.
The highlight for me is the layered vocals on the track Daydreams. The tone of the album changes thoughout, sometimes upbeat and playful, at other times soaring and soulful or quiet and reflective. You can buy the album now on iTunes and Amazon
