BOWEN * YOUNG release electrified version ‘Hair Of The Dog’ feat. Kezia Gill
RELEASE ELECTRIFIED VERSION OF ‘HAIR OF THE DOG’ FEAT. KEZIA GILL PREMIERED ON RADIO 2 WATCH HERE | LISTEN HERE
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DEBUT ALBUM ‘US’ OUT NOW VIA SNAKEFARM LISTEN HERE
BOWEN * YOUNG have released a new, electrified version of anthemic track ‘Hair Of The Dog’, featuring a guest appearance from award-winning UK singer / songwriter, Kezia Gill – currently on her ‘The Story So Far’ tour of the UK & Ireland.After crossing paths at the Highways festival at Royal Albert Hall earlier this year, and playing each other’s songs in an impromptu backstage jam, it was clear that there was real chemistry between Bowen * Young & Kezia; so much so that the Nashville-based duo felt they had to get Kezia involved in a new, reimagined version of ‘Hair Of The Dog’.
Comments BOWEN * YOUNG: “We’re so excited to have Kezia lend her gorgeous voice to this new recording of ‘Hair Of The Dog’, a special song for us. Yeah, it’s about hangovers, but hangovers don’t just happen after a massive stag night – sometimes a hangover is the day after someone or something has made you feel like your dreams aren’t yours anymore. It’s about picking yourself up, dusting yourself off and remembering who the hell you are. Kezia immediately understood the sentiment of the lyrics and has now become a friend. We had the best time recording with her – what’s more fun than getting together for a raucous day in the studio with your mates? ”
Adds Kezia: “I was first asked to collaborate with Bowen * Young on their song ‘Hair Of The Dog’ at Royal Albert Hall, backstage at the Highways festival. It was so much fun to perform together, and I immediately clicked with Clare and Brandon. I loved their energy and felt our voices blended well. Fast forward a few months and I was blown away to be asked to feature on a re-imagining of the track. It is such a pleasure to be involved – I love the song, I love Bowen * Young, and I can’t wait for it to be out in the world!”
The original version of ‘Hair Of The Dog’ features on debut Bowen * Young album, ‘Us’, out worldwide via Snakefarm / Integral. Clare Bowen, renowned for her role as Scarlett in the hit TV series ‘Nashville’, and Brandon, a melody-spinner from Connecticut, have come together to deliver a captivating, emotive 10-track outing. You can listen to the album HERE.
Guided at first by acclaimed Americana songwriter / producer Sean McConnell and subsequently by Nashville producer / writer Roger Alan Nichols, ‘Us’ captures the essence of Clare and Brandon’s feelings, weaving together haunting melodies, heartfelt story-telling and hypnotic harmonies. From facing adversity to cele-brating life’s victories, each track resonates with passion, showcasing the duo’s signature musical blend – an approach they have dubbed ‘Cinematic Americana’.
“We poured our hearts and souls into creating ‘Us’,” says Clare. “It’s a celebration of love, resilience and the power of music to unite us all.”
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KEZIA GILL & BOWEN * YOUNG
Us Track Listing:
“Water To Wine” (Clare Bowen, Brandon Robert Young, Sean McConnell)
“Hair of the Dog” (Clare Bowen, Brandon Robert Young, Sean McConnell)
“God Forbidden” (Clare Bowen, Brandon Robert Young, Sean McConnell)
“Seven Days” (Brandon Robert Young, Jeff Cohen)
“Us” (Clare Bowen, Brandon Robert Young, Justin Halpin, Cale Dodds)
“Aurora” (Clare Bowen, Brandon Robert Young, Sean McConnell)
“Gets Late Early” (Brandon Robert Young, Justin Halpin)
“World Brand New” (Clare Bowen, Brandon Robert Young, Mikky Ekko)
“To The Bone” (Clare Bowen, Brandon Robert Young, Mikky Ekko)
MORE ABOUT BOWEN * YOUNG
Drawing inspiration from their personal experiences and musical influences, BOWEN * YOUNG effortlessly blend elements of folk, Americana and country to create a sound that is distinctly their own.After growing up in rural Australia, Clare Bowen moved to Music City in 2012 to play the role of Scarlett O’Connor in hit TV show ‘Nashville’, gaining respect from the city’s musical leaders and finding mentors in legendary Grammy Award-winning producers / songwriters, T-Bone Burnett and Buddy Miller.Hailing originally from Connecticut, Brandon Robert Young began singing at the age of five under the guidance of his mother. He eventually moved to Nashville, where he taught himself to play guitar, working as a courier during the day, filling composition books with songs at night.
Bowen has performed with artists such as Vince Gill, Zac Brown Band and more, while Young spent a decade touring with John Hiatt and collaborating with Emmylou Harris, Colin Linden and Mikky Ekko.
The pair were first brought together in 2013, when Brandon was a last-minute replacement for Clare’s no-show duet partner for her first solo set at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena.
BOWEN * YOUNG made their UK debut joining Billy Joel and Daryl Hall at British Summer Time in Hyde Park, before performing at Royal Albert Hall earlier this year as part of Highways Festival.
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