It's getting exciting !

Hello, and welcome back to my blog.





Well, lots has been going on, a recent departure from a band, (things didn't quite work out like I had hoped !), another recording session with Elizabeth Fields at Magic Garden studio's in Wolverhampton and most importantly the mastering of my tracks for my upcoming EP "Organic"!! >>>





Spent a few hours with my great friend and superbly gifted Odilon Marcenaro mastering, was brilliant to hear the tracks through the studio system, and there was not much to do, as my producer, Jackanory and the guys had done such a great job on the mixes.


It was nice to be back in the old studio, I used to do alot of my recording there, and it was the studio where I recorded my demo "Burning".


The tracks are sounding amazing, and I am very excited about the forthcoming release on July 31st .





I have to say, I am really starting to relax and enjoy myself now. I think all the years of up and downs, let downs, unprofessional people and sharks..and I am sure there will be more, have taught me well. I have released the pressure, and insecurity and excepted I am on my own personal path. It takes a while to do that, I spent years trying to fit into place, you know, trying to do what others thought I should. I learned that everyone has an opinion, and they are very entitled to it, however you should always trust your instincts and believe in yourself.


It's great to be in this place now, enjoying the process of networking and making music, working on various projects etc, the whole music business/industry can really fry your brain..and I can totally understand why some artists and musicians throw in the towel.


I have been close many times myself, but I know deep down I am a musician and how unfulfilled I would be being anything else !





The way I see it, If people like the music I make and I achieve some success that would be the icing on the cake..but I admit I would continue on making music irrelevant. It's what we all dream of, acceptance, success etc, but it is certainly not guaranteed. Ultimately for me, it is about doing the things that make me happy, after all you only get one life !!





So, the EP will be released July 31st..along side a re-launch of my new look website ! I also have a number of radio interviews set up and hopefully a few appearances and a little promo vid..I am on a serious promotion mission !!


I will keep you updated of dates/times etc..and where my EP will be available for download.





Aja and I have taken a break from radio for a little while, we are doing hour podcasts at the moment, you can download them at Aja & Claire Simone's Ketch A Vibe Podcast site

And don't forget to visit my website for updates ! Claire Simone






See you next time !!
Have fun :-)

Claire xxx