Lou Rhodes

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Lou Rhodes in London, March 2006

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Lou Rhodes is a singer and songwriter from Manchester, England, now living in Wiltshire ^[1]. In addition to providing vocals and lyrics for the band Lamb, Rhodes has released two solo albums: Beloved One and Bloom. Rhodes has collaborated with 808 State, Funkstorung, Pale 3, Sugizo, Plump Djs, Sheila Chandra, Eliza Carthy, AON, and The Cinematic Orchestra on Ma Fleur.

1 Solo career
2 Discography
- 2.1 Albums
3 Singles
4 External links
5 References

[edit] Solo career

Rhodes started her own record label, 'Infinite Bloom', at the beginning of 2006, to issue her debut solo album Beloved One which was shortlisted for the Nationwide Mercury Music Prize the same year. This album explores the folk side of Rhodes's music, which was previously undisplayed while performing in Lamb, although songs such as 'Fortress' are reminiscent of her times playing in Lamb.

Although Lamb are famous for blending trip hop with jazz and elements of drum and bass, Rhodes's solo work is more organic and rooted in folk music.

In May 2007, Rhodes had to cancel her UK tour after the sudden death of her sister. Rhodes performed at Glastonbury Festival in 2005 and in 2007 on the new stage at 'The Park', which had been organized by Emily Eavis.

Lou Rhodes released her first single ‘The Rain’ on 24th September 2007 taken from the highly anticipated second album ‘Bloom’ released on 1st October 2007, through A&G Records/Infinite Bloom.

Rhodes new album "Bloom" was released through A&G Records/Infinite Bloom on 1st September 2007, it was given 3 stars by Q Magazine. She will tour the album in October/November this year.