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Findlay Brown is an English singer-songwriter and recording producer. His debut studio album, ''Separated By the Sea'' (2007), was released by
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in the UK. It was produced by former
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singer, Simon Lord. ''
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'' gave the album 5/5 stars: "Brilliantly melancholic, the most unlikely classic of the year" *****". His second album, ''Love Will Find You'' (2010), was released by
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. It was produced by ex-
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guitarist
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. His third album, ''Slow Light'', was co-produced with Danish producer Tobias Wilner (
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), and with influences drawing from minimalist music, soundtracks, African music and classic songwriting. His music has been described as melodic, gentle and intimate, drawing on influences from the rural settings. His songs are inspired by nature, and use its imagery to convey a search for a more truthful way of living.


Collaborations and touring

Findlay Brown has toured and collaborated with:
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. In 2013, Brown formed a DJing duo with Xander Ferreira which they called The Happy Show, playing host at events – both in Brooklyn, where they are based, and elsewhere – to which they brought an "African groove". In describing these events, one reviewer said the pair had "created a joyous, ritualistic, dance gathering." Brown's concerts and touring from 2006 to 2015 included major cities throughout Europe and the US. He has performed at all the major summer festivals, including
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, the End of the Road Festival, the
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TV and media

Findlay Brown appeared on the ''
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'' in January 2010 with a full orchestra. Findlay has performed several TV show appearances such as The Late Show with David Letterman, Top of the Pops and TARATATA. Radio support from radio hosts Zane Lowe and Jo Whiley (Radio 1) Ferne Cotton (Radio 2), John Kennedy (XFM), Rita Houston WFUV, KEXP, Deepak Chopra (Sirius Radio). Findlay Brown has appeared in many major international media and publications, including: The Guardian, Mojo, The New York Times, Vice, The Sun, Vogue, Musicweek, The LA Times, Spin Magazine, Arena, Oprah, Uncut, Word, Drowned in Sound, Stereogum and many more. His song "Come Home" was featured in a television advertisements for the credit card company MasterCard.


Discography


Albums


Separated By the Sea
Peacefrog, 2007.
Love Will Find You
Verve, 2010.
Slow Light
Nettwerk, 2015. * Not Everything Beautiful Is Good, Nettwerk, 2018. * Being Young Is Getting Old, Nettwerk, 2021.


Extended plays

* Don't You Know I Love You EP (2006) * Versus EP (2009) * Promised Land EP (2010)


Singles

* Last Christmas (2006) * Lean on Me (2017)


References


External links


Official website
{{DEFAULTSORT:Brown, Findlay 1976 births Living people 21st-century English singers 21st-century English male singers English expatriates in the United States Peacefrog Records artists