Hattie Briggs, singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Chichester has been busier than ever during the COVID pandemic, creating new music that she is now ready to share. Her much anticipated third studio album “Half Me Half You” will be released on February 25th, the same day as her London album launch show at St Matthias Church, and following a string of singles that showcase a real evolution in her sound and songwriting.

She reflects - “Though the pandemic has been restrictive in so many ways, it has given me a real chance to push my boundaries as a songwriter and develop my creative process. Recording more from home and working remotely gave me the freedom to explore my voice and spend more time on each production, even throwing things away and trying a different approach in order to do the song justice."

An independent artist and regular busker at Network Rail stations, Hattie was fortunate enough to be spotted by platinum-selling singer, Alfie Boe, while she was performing in Paddington Station in October 2018. Alfie later personally invited her to open all 21 shows on his 2019 UK tour, the finale of which was at the Royal Albert Hall, after which she and her band received a standing ovation. To top things off, Alfie welcomed Hattie back onto the stage each night during his set to perform a duet, which went down a storm with audiences.

Since making the decision to drop out of a Russian degree in her second year at Oxford University, Hattie has released several EPs, two critically acclaimed albums, had airplay on BBC Radios 1, 2, and 6 Music, and embarked on tours around the UK, the Netherlands and the U.S.. She was Fender’s first ever “Undiscovered Artist of the Year” and has since played live on BBC Radio 2 and BBC Breakfast Television and opened for some well known artists including chart topping duo Ward Thomas, Lucy Rose, Lauren Aquilina, and Stornoway.

Influenced by Laura Marling, Foy Vance and the Weepies Hattie writes and sings straight from the heart, bringing together pop, folk and rock influences, which she delivers with honesty and intent.

Tom Robinson, BBC 6 Music - "knows exactly what she's doing", and "it's gorgeous" (commenting on single "Up to You")
Kev Jones - Communion Records, Bears Den - “Brilliant songwriter…. your voice is off the scale”

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http://www.hattiebriggs.co.uk
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