Sinéad Harnett

Sinéad Harnett

Harnett performing in July 2015
Background information
Born (1989-10-12) 12 October 1989
Origin Finchley, London
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Years active 2011–present
Labels

Sinéad Monica Harnett (born 12 October 1989)[1][2] is a British singer and songwriter from Finchley, London.

Career

Born to a Thai mother and an Irish father, Harnett grew up Finchley, north London.[2][3] She attended the Arts University College Bournemouth, where she studied for a degree in acting and appeared in student productions of plays such as One Thousand and One Nights.[4][5]

Harnett gained prominence as a singer in 2011 when, following an open request to his Twitter followers for suggestions and applicants, grime artist Wiley selected Harnett to feature on the single "Walk Away" from his album Chill Out Zone.[6][7][8] In 2012, she was featured on the Disclosure track "Boiling" from their EP The Face. She released her debut single, "Got Me", in 2013 via Black Butter Records,[9] and contributed songwriting and guest vocals to Rudimental's debut album, Home.[3][10] She was also featured on Ryan Hemsworth's solo album Guilt Trips, on the opening track "Small + Lost",[11] and provided uncredited vocals for Kidnap Kid's single "So Close".[12]

Her debut EP, N.O.W., was released in August 2014 through 333 Records;[13][14] it includes the single "No Other Way", which The Guardian named track of the week.[15] Another track on the EP, "Paradise", received the same honour from The Huffington Post.[16] Snakehips, who are featured on "No Other Way", featured Harnett on their single "Days with You".[17] By late 2014, she was recording her debut album with producer Chris Loco for release on Virgin EMI Records, and was shortlisted for MTV UK's Brand New for 2015 award.[18] The album is due for release in 2015 and also features contributions from James Fauntleroy, Chloe Martini, KOZ, TMS, and Two Inch Punch.[19] Its first single, "She Ain't Me", was released in June 2015, followed by "Do It Anyway" in September 2015.[19][20]

Artistry

Harnett's musical influences include The Fugees, Whitney Houston, Lauryn Hill, Michael Jackson, Dizzee Rascal, Tina Turner, and Amy Winehouse.[3][21][22] Billboard wrote in 2013 that "Harnett's rich, soulful voice and range has drawn comparisons to Adele, but her recordings are more experimental and contemporary—a brand of jazz-tinged, melodic electronic pop a bit reminiscent of Jessie Ware or Jhené Aiko."[23]

Discography

EPs

Singles

Guest appearances

Year Song Album
2011 "Walk Away" (Wiley featuring Sinéad Harnett) Chill Out Zone
2012 "Boiling" (Disclosure featuring Sinéad Harnett) The Face EP
"What's in Your Head" (Disclosure) (uncredited vocals from Sinéad Harnett)
2013 "So Close" (Kidnap Kid) (uncredited vocals from Sinéad Harnett) Non-album single
"Hide" (Rudimental featuring Sinéad Harnett) Home
"Baby" (Rudimental featuring MNEK and Sinéad Harnett)
"Small + Lost" (Ryan Hemsworth featuring Sinéad Harnett) Guilt Trips
2014 "Days with You" (Snakehips featuring Sinéad Harnett) Non-album single
2015 "Treading on Water" (Rudimental featuring Sinéad Harnett and Will Heard) We the Generation
2016 "Never Say Never?" (Nick Brewer featuring Sinéad Harnett) Non-album single

References

  1. ↑ Harnett, Sinéad (12 October 2015). "Happy BUTTday !! Birthday twin x
    Cass Lowe @CassLowe @SineadHarnett HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOUUU AND TO MEEEEE"    . Twitter. Retrieved 21 October 2015.
  2. 1 2 http://www.standard.co.uk/goingout/music/new-voice-for-ldn-sinead-harnett-interview-9997918.html
  3. 1 2 3 http://www.mixmag.net/words/features/hello-sinead-harnett
  4. ↑ http://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/leisure/reviews/8733060.The_First_Arabian_Night__AUCB_School_of_Performance__The_Arts_University__Dorset/
  5. ↑ http://webdocs.aucb.ac.uk/Artscape%20-%20Autumn%202011.pdf
  6. ↑ http://www.sickchirpse.com/coming-artist-sinead-harnett/
  7. ↑ http://www.mtviggy.com/articles/sinead-harnetts-powerful-soul-has-us-hooked/
  8. ↑ http://www.buzzinunlimited.com/2011/05/british-talent-sinead-harnett.html
  9. ↑ http://pitchfork.com/reviews/tracks/15404-got-me/
  10. ↑ http://www.clashmusic.com/news/sinead-harnett-prepares-debut-single
  11. ↑ http://news.yahoo.com/artist-profile-sinead-harnett-161000150.html
  12. ↑ http://www.black-butter.co.uk/kidnap-kid-so-close/
  13. ↑ http://www.mtv.co.uk/the-wrap-up/blog/listen-sinead-harnett-paradise
  14. ↑ http://www.dazeddigital.com/music/article/20759/1/watch-sinead-harnetts-sultry-and-summery-new-video
  15. ↑ http://www.theguardian.com/music/2014/aug/29/sinead-harnett-no-other-way-review
  16. ↑ http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/08/14/songs-you-need-to-know_n_5678104.html
  17. ↑ http://www.theguardian.com/music/2014/jul/11/new-band-of-the-week-snakehips-no-13
  18. ↑ http://www.mtv.co.uk/brand-new-for-2015/news/mtv-brand-new-for-2015-nominees-revealed
  19. 1 2 http://www.thefader.com/2015/04/16/sinead-harnett-interview
  20. ↑ http://www.thefourohfive.com/music/article/listen-to-sinead-harnett-s-new-single-do-it-anyway-143
  21. ↑ http://uk.complex.com/music/2014/08/premiere-listen-to-sinead-harnett-paradise
  22. ↑ http://www.mancunianmatters.co.uk/content/050970503-singer-sinead-harnett-steps-spotlight-chadderton-baths-gig-after-eye-opening
  23. ↑ http://www.billboard.com/biz/articles/news/global/1557271/backbeat-singer-sinead-harnett-lights-up-london-gig-for-full-house
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