Formed in November 2008 and based in Kent in the UK, DaylightSaving is a songwriting duo with a sound that combines elements of jazz, pop, folk and Latin and features soft acoustic guitar, folksy vocals, flute, penny whistle and melodica. Having been told they weren't 'pure jazz enough' by a UK radio station that shall remain nameless, Richard and Kate delight in describing themselves as 'mongrel dogs of jazz-pop fusion and proud of it'. That half of their songs sound more like contemporary folk than either pop or jazz is neither here nor there. Richard and Kate write the music together (alright, Richard writes most of it, but Kate writes the melodies) and Kate writes the words, although Richard is very proud of having contributed the name "Johnny Depp" as a rhyme for "watch your step" in 'Shades of Grey'. Very proud. Bless him. A lot of our lyrics are complete fiction, for which we offer no apologies, but a lot of them are based on real events and personal experiences. 'Breathing', and 'Book of Shadows' for example, are expressions of Kate's grief about the death of her daughter Alex in 2005, then aged 13. ________________________________________ FAQ: ~Are you the kind of band who can really get a party started? If the party involves sitting down, with a nice glass of wine and some lovely cheese, then yes, yes we are. ~Are you a dynamic, young band, with an energetic live set and great stage presence? Umm, no. ~Besides music, what are the bands' main interests? Sitting down, with a nice glass of wine and some lovely cheese. And geocaching. http://www.daysave.co.uk ________________________________________ You can download our music for free (although donations are always greatly appreciated and will go into the 'getting into a proper studio to record a full album' fund) from our bandcamp page: http://daylightsaving.bandcamp.com Our songs are also available to buy on Amazon and iTunes, Spotify, eMusic, and other digital stores. ________________________________________ PRESS: "A little bit jazzy, a little bit poppy and a little bit folky, Daylight Saving have a bright, summery sound with darker hints of storms behind the sunshine." Wild West Wales Music July 2012 "A totally fresh and bright sound, full of sunshine." Clare Elise, The Evening Show, Mansfield 103.2 FM 2010 "DaylightSaving have created a moving, atmospheric sound, with jazzy undertones accompanied with beautiful lyrics, Kate's voice reminds these listeners of an early Joni Mitchell. Aja and I enjoyed Pretty Blue very much." -Aja & Claire Simone, ukjazzradio 2010 "I have had the pleasure of meeting Kate and Richard from DaylightSaving a couple of times, interviewed them and watched them live up-close and personal. It's always been fun and always been interesting. Their style is smooth, easy and light but lyrically dark, warm and pensive. Kate’s voice compels you to listen. She drags you in with a friendly line then courts you with her flowing flute and then she’ll shake you to the core when in full flow. The song “Sunshine (is a State of Mind)” is a great example of their work jazzy, funky and thoughtful and Pretty Blue holds your hand and makes you at ease despite the pain behind the words. It's music to contemplate, relax and reflect to whilst time passes you by." Fizzer Rippon, 24 January 2010 Fizzer's Radio Show. We make sunshine for your ears. www.daysave.co.uk