Radio Roman: Graffiti6, ‘Colours’
“Colours,” from British duo Graffiti6, is another take on the soul-pop and dance genres that musician-producers from the U.K. seem to be so fond of right now (think Mark Ronson).
In this case, we have singer-songwriter Jamie Scott and songwriter-producer Tommy Danvers (who goes by TommyD) — both London-born multi-instrumentalists who began making music together in 2009.
The sound ranges from poppy and psychedelic on “Stone in My Heart” and “Annie You Save Me,” to smoky on “This Man” and “Calm the Storm,” to R&B on “Free.”
Listen to: “Colours,” perhaps the most unique song of the set, a shimmering pop tune.
Grade: C+
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Jan 25 Denver CO Bluebird Theater
Jan 27 Minneapolis MN Varsity Theater
Jan 28 Chicago IL Park West
Jan 30 Ann Arbor MI Blind Pig
Jan 31 Boston MA Paradise Rock Club
Feb 1 New York NY Gramercy Theater
Feb 3 Philadelphia PA Theatre of the Living Arts
Feb 4 Washington DC 9:30 Club
Feb 6 Charlotte NC Visulite Theatre
Feb 7 Atlanta GA Vinyl
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