Jessica Lea Mayfield Named New Band of the Day by the Guardian

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Jessica Lea Mayfield has been named New Band of the Day by the Guardian. Mayfield "deftly moves between country, folk and soul on Tell Me," her forthcoming Nonesuch debut, "but there's more to her than zealously guarding antique genres," says the Guardian. Uncut includes Tell Me in its preview of “hot” 2011 releases, saying it "announces the arrival of a major talent." Rolling Stone includes the album's opening track on its Hot List.

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Jessica Lea Mayfield has been named New Band of the Day by the Guardian. The Guardian's Paul Lester traces back through the young artist's career, including her contribution of guest vocals on The Black Keys' 2008 album Attack & Release and her debut record, With Blasphemy So Heartfelt, which the Keys' Dan Auerbach produced, as he has her forthcoming Nonesuch debut album, Tell Me, due out February 8.

"Imagine a Stateside Laura Marling, a cool Taylor Swift, or a young Lucinda Williams," Lester suggests. Mayfield "deftly moves between country, folk and soul on Tell Me, but there's more to her than zealously guarding antique genres. There are quirky rhythms here, and throughout Auerbach employs ambient textures and atmospheric FX, the sort of studio finessing that nods to eccentric producers."

Read the complete article at guardian.co.uk.

Also in the UK, Mayfield is featured in the new issue of Uncut magazine, out now, in its preview of “hot” 2011 album releases. (Also included are the forthcoming albums from Wanda Jackson and The Low Anthem.) "Jessica Lea Mayfield’s Tell Me announces the arrival of a major talent," says the magazine, "her voice combining the country grit of Lucinda Williams with the dreamier drift of Hope Sandoval."

Tell Me is available for pre-order now in the Nonesuch Store, a limited number of which include an autographed 7” vinyl of the album’s first single, “Our Hearts Are Wrong”—which is included at No. 4 on the Hot List in the latest issue of Rolling Stone magazine—with a live version of "Kiss Me Again," a song from her previous album, With Blasphemy So Heartfelt, on the B-side. All orders include high-quality, 320 kbps MP3s of the complete album starting release day. To reserve your copy, head to the Nonesuch Store now.

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Jessica Lea Mayfield: "Tell Me" [cover]
  • Friday, January 14, 2011
    Jessica Lea Mayfield Named New Band of the Day by the Guardian

    Jessica Lea Mayfield has been named New Band of the Day by the Guardian. The Guardian's Paul Lester traces back through the young artist's career, including her contribution of guest vocals on The Black Keys' 2008 album Attack & Release and her debut record, With Blasphemy So Heartfelt, which the Keys' Dan Auerbach produced, as he has her forthcoming Nonesuch debut album, Tell Me, due out February 8.

    "Imagine a Stateside Laura Marling, a cool Taylor Swift, or a young Lucinda Williams," Lester suggests. Mayfield "deftly moves between country, folk and soul on Tell Me, but there's more to her than zealously guarding antique genres. There are quirky rhythms here, and throughout Auerbach employs ambient textures and atmospheric FX, the sort of studio finessing that nods to eccentric producers."

    Read the complete article at guardian.co.uk.

    Also in the UK, Mayfield is featured in the new issue of Uncut magazine, out now, in its preview of “hot” 2011 album releases. (Also included are the forthcoming albums from Wanda Jackson and The Low Anthem.) "Jessica Lea Mayfield’s Tell Me announces the arrival of a major talent," says the magazine, "her voice combining the country grit of Lucinda Williams with the dreamier drift of Hope Sandoval."

    Tell Me is available for pre-order now in the Nonesuch Store, a limited number of which include an autographed 7” vinyl of the album’s first single, “Our Hearts Are Wrong”—which is included at No. 4 on the Hot List in the latest issue of Rolling Stone magazine—with a live version of "Kiss Me Again," a song from her previous album, With Blasphemy So Heartfelt, on the B-side. All orders include high-quality, 320 kbps MP3s of the complete album starting release day. To reserve your copy, head to the Nonesuch Store now.

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