Two Days, Two Tours. Tom Walker Announces Netherlands Run + Second UK Tour for May 2017. / February 21, 2017 by Simon King

Following the announcement yesterday that he would be 'Setting Sail' across the Netherlands this May Tom has announced a second UK headline tour for 2017.

Netherlands

May 6, Utrecht @ Tivolivredenburg - http://tiv.re/6meiTomWalker

May 7, Nijmegen @ Merleyn - https://www.doornroosje.nl/event/tom-walker/

May 8, Amsterdam @ Bitterzoet - http://www.ticketmaster.nl/event/183915

May 9, Rotterdam @ Rotown - https://www.rotown.nl/tickets/tom-walker/23691

UK TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY 24th FEB.

Tom Walker Announces European Headline Dates - Feb 2017 / January 22, 2017 by Simon King

Feb 21 - Germany, Berlin @ FluxFM Session, IM FLUXBAU
Feb 22 - Netherlands, Amsterdam @ PARADISO NOORD
Feb 23 - Switzerland, Aarau @ KIFF

Covert Talent Welcomes New Writer Alex Stacey To The Roster / January 18, 2017 by Simon King

19 year old Alex joins the roster following a handful of outstanding sessions and is already capturing the attention of various artists, writers and publishers. With the opening months of 2017 currently booked solid, the year looks to bare a large significance in the development of this young and exciting writer.

Tom Walker Gets Added To the BBC Radio 1 Playlist / January 14, 2017 by Simon King

'Play Dead' will feature in the Radio 1 Playlist as 'Introducing Track of The Week' from 13/01/17. The track will be played everyday this week across various daytime shows. For more info and how to listen click HERE.

'Just You And I' Single Hits Spotify Viral Chart & Headline UK Tour for Tom Walker / January 3, 2017 by Simon King

Tom Walker's latest single 'Just You And I' (Acoustic) was released on 9th December 2016 and straight away picked up numberous Spotify playlists from New Music Friday's in various countries as well as Pop Rising (US), Mellow Pop (UK), Easy (UK), Love Pop (US) and appeared in the Global Viral Chart as well as in the top 10 viral charts across 7 countries including the U.SA.

Tom is also off on his debut UK headline tour playing London, Manchester, Glasgow, Bristol and Birmingham.

Tom Walker releases single 'Play Dead' and gets plays on Zane Lowe (Beats1) and BBC Introducing Manchester / October 3, 2016 by Simon King

Tom Walker has just released his latest single 'Play Dead' through Sony's Relentless Records. On its first day it picked up coverage from EARMILK and CLASH magazine and was playlisted on Spotify's New Music Friday in UK, Germany, Netherlands and Sweden. It was played by Zane Lowe as one of his Beats1 Breaking Artists tracks and both BBC Introducing Manchester and BBC Introducing Stoke gave it a spin as record of the week. This release follows Tom's previous single 'Fly Away With Me' which has over 1.2 million streams on Spotify alone so far. You can download or stream 'Play Dead' on Apple or Spotify and all other digital providers.

Hight goes on tour with international DJ, Felix Jaehn / September 9, 2016 by Simon King

Our newest addition to our roster, HIGHT, is supporting Felix Jaehn on his Bonfires tour across Germany in Sept/ Oct. His debut single 'Sun Come Up' is released on 16th Sept. Exciting things to come from this one!

Covert Talent consults for The Voice on ITV / July 25, 2016 by Simon King

Covert Talent was asked to consult on the TV show, The Voice, as part of the pre-show judging panel to select auditionees to progress through onto the ITV show.

Chiara Hunter co-writes Sigma single feat Take That / May 23, 2016 by Simon King

Chiara Hunter has co-written the latest single 'Cry' by chart topping drum & bass act Sigma featuring the British icons Take That. The single was premiered on BBC Radio 1 on Nick Grimshaw's breakfast show and is already No. 4 in the Vodafone Big Top 40 chart only 2 days after release.

Tom Walker's debut single gets Annie Mac and MistaJam plays / March 22, 2016 by Simon King

Tom Walker's debut single 'Sun Goes Down feat Kojey Radical' had its first BBC Radio 1 play from Annie Mac as part of her #NewNames March 2016 and its first BBC 1Xtra play by MistaJam as his 'Inbox Fresh'. With additional support from Pigeons & Planes, Clash, SBTV, BBC Introducing Manchester and a number of gigs and festivals lined up, this is just the start for Tom.

Chiara Hunter tours with UK No.1 Artist Jess Glynn / February 4, 2016 by Simon King

Future Funk artist Chiara Hunter will be supporting UK No. 1 artist, Jess Glynn, on select dates of her UK tour including Usher Hall in Edinburgh, O2 Manchester Apollo and the O2 Brixton Academy in London.

Tom Walker gets BBC Introducing play & blog support. / December 6, 2015 by Simon King

Tom Walker's debut track 'Sun Goes Down' was premiered on Pigeons & Planes followed by Clash Magazine and was picked up by numerous other great blogs as well as getting its first radio play by BBC Introducing Manchester.

Rupert Christie produces & mixes Jessie J for Boots Christmas TV Advert / November 7, 2015 by Simon King

Rupert Christie has produced and mixed the latest record by Jessie J which is a cover of the 50;s classic '(Everybody's Waitin' for) The Man with the Bag' which is the soundtrack to this years Boots Christmas advert. It was recorded at Abbey Road Studios, with a full big band and the video was directed by Joseph Kahn, who's previous credits include Taylor Swift, Britney & Destinys Child.

The Dealer remixes Felix Jaehn's international hit single 'Ain't Nobody' / August 24, 2015 by Simon King

The Dealer was commission by Felix Jaehn to remix his international hit single 'Ain't Nobody (Loves Me Better) feat. Jasmine Thompson. The single has been a hit all over the world including sticking at No. 1 for 12 weeks in Germany. The Dealer's remix features on the official remix EP and he also co-wrote 'I Do' the B-side to the single with Felix.

Chiara Hunter Premiere's her debut track 'Strange Relationships' on Indie Shuffle / June 9, 2015 by Simon King

Future funk artist Chiara Hunter unleashed her first track 'Strange Relationships' on music blog Indie shuffle this week. The funky power pop anthem was co-written/produced by Covert Talent's very own The Dealer.

Amy Yon gets her first radio play from BBC Introducing and appears at Summer Festivals / April 14, 2015 by Simon King

Amy received her first radio play of her self-reflective song 'Amy' by BBC Introducing In The West. Watch this space.. this is the start!

Amy is also appearing at a number of music festivals over the summer including Live At Leeds and Barn On The Farm with more to be announced soon.

The Dealer hits No. 2 in the Hype Machine Chart with 'For A Night' / February 5, 2015 by Simon King

The Dealer has reached No. 2 in the Hype Machine chart for the most popular tracks on blogs with his latest single 'For A Night' feat Shells.

The Dealer - 'For A Night Feat. Shells' premiers on BBC 1Xtra & Indie Shuffle / January 30, 2015 by Simon King

The Dealer's latest single 'For A Night feat Shells' has kicked off to a great start with a radio exclusive premier by MistaJam on BBC 1Xtra, an online premier on IndieShuffle, being listed in the top 40 of Hype Machine as well as getting Record Of The Day things are looking bright for The Dealer.

The Dealer - For A Night feat. Shells is released via Love & Other on 2rd March 2015.

Amy Yon signs to Warner Chappell Publishing / December 10, 2014 by Simon King

We are very excited that Amy Yon, the latest addition to the Covert Roster has signed a worldwide publishing deal with Warner Chappell Music Publishing.

Amy has a voice filled with enchantment and wisdom. Brought up witness to the nightlife of her mum's pubs and bars, Amy's songs are riddled with anecdotes and wry based on the colourful characters she has met on her way. Her sound is reminiscent of a young Stevie Nicks with the glottal growl of Janis Joplin or Etta James.

Rupert Christie produces 'Bullet Proof' for Honours / September 16, 2014 by Simon King

Rupert Christie has just produced & mixed the single 'Bullet Proof' by Honours to be released on Killing Moon Records. The track is getting great reviews on blogs and Hypem. Watch out for this hotly tipped band.