"Ariel’s strengths are most apparent as a performing artist. Her vocal ability approaches the qualities and skills of some of the best female singers. She has Ann Wilson’s knack for building a phrase to a point at which you wonder if she has the gas to follow through and then laying you out with a hard left to the ear. She has the impeccable enunciation and playful aristocratic gender bending twist of performers like Annie Lennox and David Bowie. The angst of a young Grace Slick and the wide-eyed poignancy of vintage Martha Davis are also apparent.  But Ariel’s skills don’t end when she steps away from the the microphone. Her self-made videos indicate that she has a strong sense of visual performance as well. She uses color, drama and seduction effectively in creating artistic images that can be sexy without being overt. Where other artists might fill the screen with the obvious cleavage and keester shots, Ariel’s minimalist approach gets the point across with her face and hands, a bit of body paint, some black lights and commitment to her character of the moment...It’s no small feat to show star power with an mp3 and a youtube video but this is what Ariel has accomplished. Her tracks show curiosity, diversity, development and above all, sincerity. There is no doubt that, given a budget and a hip production team that shares her vision and intensity, she is ready to lead the way in creating a memorable album."
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           $20,000 crowdfunded in 10 months

                  No. 8 Artist on Sellaband
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No. 11 in chart by 11th Jan 2009

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Top 10 in chart by Easter Monday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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$20k in 10 months !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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ARIEL WINS WAGER!!!: See me painted gold for Sellaband here!!!

We did it - we have just succeeded in doubling our parts in 10 days - a real achievement, so congrats and thanks to my extraordinary believers. You are loved! The Pics are on their way too - Ariel HQ and my laptop are all covered in gold paint ;-)

 

 

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                                                        I AM ARIEL

My attitude is "Do it for the joy!" Performing and writing music for others gives me thrills. All I want is to take you away somewhere full of feeling, colour & promise.

I've been fortunate to be favourably compared as a singer and writer to some amazing artists. The people who have influenced me include David Bowie, Kate Bush & Annie Lennox. It's not unfair to describe the music I make as wonky pop.

Along the way I've encountered exceptional musicians, managers & producers who have believed in me and added some fuel to my bonfire. Being so welcomed by the Sellaband community has been a joy. The friends I am making, the support and cheerleading - not to mention inspiration - have become an important part of my musical life.

I'm always spreading the word about my music because I believe many many more people will love it & feel the joy in it like the joy I feel. I plan to make a gorgeous album for you that you will want to listen to over and over again.

Thanks for believing in me!


                                                        MY BACKGROUND


I grew up playing Irish folk and Classical music. My family were music lovers but not musicians, and they nurtured my talent. I won prizes for musical promise and for my poetry, and this gave me a sense of where my strengths lay.

I studied English Literature at university, during which time I blossomed, creating electronic music and dance performances. I carried on with music & dance after graduating which took me to places like Berlin, Prague & Moscow where I met all manner of artists.

As my music has developed, it's been all about writing well and giving an intense 'performance'. Developing a profile on the London live scene has been rewarding. I've performed at venues like The Marquee, the Bloomsbury Theatre, the Union Chapel & the Notting Hill Arts Club.

My track 'Icy Wastes' was released on Law and Auder Records' 'Female of the Species' compilation, then my debut single 'Fall in Love with Me' was released through Rough Trade shops. It shifted copies and was well reviewed in Time Out and Artrocker Magazine among others.

Right now, I'm pulling together a team to bring album no.1 to market. It's been an awesome experience to record my songs with Matt Hyde (Ash, Bullet for my Valentine), Alan Van Kleef and Nat Chan (Patrick Wolf, White Rose Movement, A-Ha) at some great studios.

 

I now enjoy the collaboration of legendary producer Mick Glossop, well known in the industry as Van Morrison's sonic guru. He has also worked with great artists like Suede, Frank Zappa, The Waterboys & Sinead O'Connor. Watch this space as album no.2 develops!

2009 should be an exciting year - a $50k year - so come join us and be part of our movement! If you're in London & fancy coming to see me you can find out where I'm playing on MySpace.

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