About Me:

I’m an independent singer-songwriter known for my heartfelt and confessional music style. I started my music career in Derbyshire’s local scene after a long hiatus from performing. Encouraged by friends and family, I transformed a small EP project into a full-length album in March 2023. My passion is supporting independent artists, and I avoid mainstream streaming platforms in favour of Bandcamp, which I believe provides a fairer revenue share for musicians. BBC Introducing picked up my debut album, and I have been in an artist session for the week at BBC Radio Derby, Nottingham and Leicester. In Sept 2024, I released my debut EP, “Selkie Child”, and I will start working on my easy second album in 2025. I continue to perform live, with recent gigs in venues like the Samuel Worth Chapel in Sheffield and my open-mic debut at the Gate to Southwell Festival. More recently, I supported music legend Tom Robinson (BBC R2 and 6 Music) on his career retrospective “Up Close and Personal” tour. In the autumn, I will be joining bf Martin Stephenson (and the Dainties) on the part of Martins’s tour in London (Half Moon, Putney), Manchester (Band on the Wall) , and Sheffield (Samuel Worth Chapel). Coinciding with the launch of the EP, there will be a couple of gigs in Derby, Wirksworth and Sheffield.

“It was a real pleasure to meet and hear Michelle play last week – beautifully crafted lyrics, great guitar playing and the wonderful way she works with the foot-operated drone – her poise and experience make her a great writer and performer.”
Tom Robinson, BBC 6 Music

“Good songwriting. Love your wee Guild guitar. Good luck with your music.”
Martin Stephenson & The Dainties

I really like a track you uploaded to BBC Introducing. The song itself is great and definitely deserves to be heard. I’m a fan of what you do.
Dean Jackson, BBC Introducing East Midlands.

LINK TREE: https://linktr.ee/michellelaverick

 

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