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My Life in Music
Back Catalogue
Details of music released with me as the sole songwriter of music and lyrics only. See platforms for session work.
- Dec 2024: Supernatural Hibernation, winter / festive album showcasing my jazz and soul song-writing. Includes singles Undiscovered Stars and West of the Moon
- August 2024: Honest Soul, a 70s-inspired album of originals, featuring singles Easy Love, Sweet Connection, Old Days, Slow Down, Play with Fire, and more
- December 2023: Don't Go - standalone festive release with accompanying charity fundraising campaign for Samaritans UK
- December 2022: By the Gaslight Sessions, featuring single Mother
- December 2022: Standalone Christmas single Treasure Trove
- December 2020: Standalone Christmas single Starlit Nights
- November 2020: Clementine Moon EP, featuring singles Summer Rain, Radio, She Can, plus my highest played song, Hot Blooded Woman
- Re-releases of House of Bread and The Gunner's Daughter (2010s albums)
All music produced and engineered by James Mason of Island Farm Studios.
Biography
Liz has been song-writing since a tender age. A wordsmith of sorts, Liz's inspirations include The Smiths, Prince, Fleetwood Mac, Self Esteem, The Cure, and more; artists who walk the line between catchy melodies and catching feelings.
- Liz's song-writing and writing experience is extensive: in addition to her personal projects, she writes for a US-based jazz musician (see a review on the Press page), and is continuously writing, pitching, or collaborating with other artists. To date, her portfolio counts more than 150 songs.
- A consummate performer, Liz draws on her Acting and Musical Theatre experience to present a performance which is really centred around the audience rather than herself, aiming to make a meaningful connection.
- In addition to Liz's writing, song-writing, singing and acting experience, she is a qualified educator (Singing [Various], Music Theatre [LCM], Acting [LAMDA], plus Creative Writing and English to GCSE level [AQA]).
My Musical Style and Influences
I wear my influences on my over-large sleeves: Fleetwood Mac, Amy Winehouse, Prince, and many more. I feel that my songs visit genres between Rock, Soul, Pop, Blues and Jazz, with the influence of Musical Theatre and vaudeville along with elements of Anti-Folk and Americana. I feel like my voice is a notable asset: if it were a wine, it would be a throaty, rich, and slightly acidic brew. My songs are about life, love, heartbreak, and if there's an edge, I'll teeter on it.
Where I Began
I started performing live at 15. I remember that I wore a tie dye T-Shirt - so not much has changed - and played in a dark, damp tent at a festival in Dorset, on an un-mic'd guitar, with bad hair, to an audience of three. So what was next? Well, the only way was up. Join me on my renewed song-writing and performance journey, working towards living a life founded on music.
Meet LizArcaneSongwriter
My music and services
I am a multi-skilled musician (songwriter inc. toplines; session singer - lead and bvs; composer; writer; educator).
My Latest Fundraiser
I have recently started a fundraiser for the British Red Cross's work in Gaza, provided essential aid.
Meanwhile, I wrote a new song called 'A Little Something' inspired by that feeling we often experience when we know we want to help but can't decide how.
Please consider donating £1 or more to the fundraiser and I will send you the song
I have recently started a fundraiser for the British Red Cross's work in Gaza, provided essential aid.
Meanwhile, I wrote a new song called 'A Little Something' inspired by that feeling we often experience when we know we want to help but can't decide how.
Please consider donating £1 or more to the fundraiser and I will send you the song for free.
Can't donate? I'd love if you would share the fundraiser, either the link or simply in conversation with family and friends.