The tracks on ‘Kicks’ were handpicked by Rickie and span two decades (50s-70s) of pop, rock and jazz, presenting her unique and sophisticated interpretations of these classic songs.
“Mabel has cemented herself as one of the most exciting (and consistently great) British talents” – Gay Times
“MIRACLE IS THE DREAM OF THE FUTURE, THE PERSON HE COULD BECOME, THE LIGHT FOR OTHERS. BUT HOPES AND DREAMS COME WITH CONSEQUENCES.”
‘…there’s a great deal here to appreciate and enjoy. I loved the nods to horror tropes, the powerful sense of place, even the lavish period set.’
As Tim Rice-Oxley says, “We’re not some heritage act. We’ve got a lot of great music in us.”
Recorded following an intense personal journey of self-doubt and self-discovery, Real Life marks a brand-new chapter and with it a bold, confident and fearless new sound.
BABYBIRD have announced a string of UK live dates for November 2019, including stops in Bristol, London, Leeds and Birmingham before drawing to an end at Manchester’s Deaf Institute.
‘Avicii’s TIM is an anthemic journey out of EDM that demonstrates his artistic legacy’ DJ Mag
“The Edinburgh Fringe Festival is the world’s greatest platform for creative expression, and a successful run at the festival will ensure a strong legacy for First Time, allowing us to reach more people with our key messages through future tours.”
From the Producers of ‘Rip it Up The 50s’ and ‘Rip It Up The 60s’ – which sold over 100,000 tickets and received 5 star reviews across the UK, with the latter enjoying a sell-out 4 month run at the Garrick Theatre in London’s West End – Rip It Up The 70s will tour the UK