Joshua Fisher (musician)
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Joshua Fisher is a singer-songwriter
from Lewisham
in South London
, currently living in Norwich
, England
.
His debut EP
, "Atlas" is scheduled to be released on 25 October 2010 by independent London based label Polymorph Records
. "Atlas" features four songs, which have been co-produced by Roger Pusey
- former Producer of iconic recordings on The Smiths
albums Hatful of Hollow
and Louder than Bombs
.
Joshua cites Nick Drake
, Bright Eyes and The Waterboys
among his influences.
Singer-songwriter
Singer-songwriters are musicians who write, compose and sing their own musical material including lyrics and melodies. As opposed to contemporary popular music singers who write their own songs, the term singer-songwriter describes a distinct form of artistry, closely associated with the...
from Lewisham
Lewisham
Lewisham is a district in South London, England, located in the London Borough of Lewisham. It is situated south-east of Charing Cross. The area is identified in the London Plan as one of 35 major centres in Greater London.-History:...
in South London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
, currently living in Norwich
Norwich
Norwich is a city in England. It is the regional administrative centre and county town of Norfolk. During the 11th century, Norwich was the largest city in England after London, and one of the most important places in the kingdom...
, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
.
His debut EP
Extended play
An EP is a musical recording which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify as a full album or LP. The term EP originally referred only to specific types of vinyl records other than 78 rpm standard play records and LP records, but it is now applied to mid-length Compact...
, "Atlas" is scheduled to be released on 25 October 2010 by independent London based label Polymorph Records
Polymorph Records
Polymorph Records is a record label based in London, England.In 2010 they released the debut single by Jamie West, called "Give Me Everything You Got"....
. "Atlas" features four songs, which have been co-produced by Roger Pusey
Roger Pusey
Roger Pusey is a former BBC Radio 1 producer who worked on the Peel Sessions.He produced versions of a number of tracks for influential Manchester band The Smiths including "This Charming Man", "What Difference Does It Make", and "This Night Has Opened My Eyes" on the iconic compilation albums:...
- former Producer of iconic recordings on The Smiths
The Smiths
The Smiths were an English alternative rock band, formed in Manchester in 1982. Based on the song writing partnership of Morrissey and Johnny Marr , the band also included Andy Rourke and Mike Joyce...
albums Hatful of Hollow
Hatful of Hollow
-The Smiths:* Morrissey – vocals* Johnny Marr – guitars, harmonica, mandolin* Andy Rourke – bass guitar* Mike Joyce – drums-Technical staff:* John Porter – producer* The Smiths – producers* Roger Pusey – producer* Dale "Buffin" Griffin – producer...
and Louder than Bombs
Louder Than Bombs
Louder Than Bombs is a compilation album by the English rock band The Smiths. It was released as a double album in March 1987 by their American record company, Sire Records. Its highest chart position was number 63. Popular demand prompted their British record company, Rough Trade, to issue the...
.
Joshua cites Nick Drake
Nick Drake
Nicholas Rodney "Nick" Drake was an English singer-songwriter and musician. Though he is best known for his sombre guitar based songs, Drake was also proficient at piano, clarinet and saxophone...
, Bright Eyes and The Waterboys
The Waterboys
The Waterboys are a band formed in 1983 by Mike Scott. The band's membership, past and present, has been composed mainly of musicians from Scotland, Ireland and England. Edinburgh, London, Dublin, Spiddal, New York, and Findhorn have all served as homes for the group. The band has played in a...
among his influences.