In March BJ will be working in Prague recording a new album with renowned and legendary Czech singer Vladimír Mišík. Vladimír is a legend in the Czech Republic, banned by the Communists, and has always been perceived in the country as a symbol of freedom. After The Velvet Revolution in 1989 he served as an MP for 2 years. He opened for The Rolling Stones at their first ever gig in Prague in 1990.
YOVA: 01/03/24 New Album ‘Dreamcatchers’ and Launch performance @The Troubadour, Earls Court on March 12th
YOVA release their critically acclaimed new second album ‘Dreamcatchers’ on March 1st. It Features 8 new tracks written by the duo plus a special cover of Darnell & Rogers 1951 blues classic ‘The Thrill Is Gone’ made famous by BB King in 1970. The album features guest appearances from Terry Edwards ( Nick Cave, PJ Harvey), Alex Thomas ( Anna Calvi, John Cale) Rob Ellis (Marianne Faithfull, PJ Harvey), James Sedwards ( Thurston Moore Group, Beck) and Daniel O’Sullivan ( Sunn O))), Grumbling Fur ).
“A stunning album filled with layers of sound and scope” LOUDER THAN WAR ****
“Jova Radevska’s eminently delectable vocals and Mark Vernon’s ever-imaginative production… gorgeously melodic tunes that unfurl like flowers in the sun” ****CRACK MAGAZINE, ALBUM OF THE MONTH
Released on March 1st is the maverick duo’s second album ‘Dreamcatchers’ and despite us being just a few weeks into 2024 we might have already found the most imaginative record you’ll hear all year…an album we could wax lyrical about forevermore’ **** EIGHTH DAY
“With Dreamcatchers, YOVA has delivered an album that sounds completely different, epic, and momentous” **** YORKSHIRE TIMES
YOVA will be celebrating the release of their forthcoming album ‘Dreamcatchers’ with a special live performance. Support from TJ Owusu. Tickets here:
https://www.ticketweb.uk/event/troubadour-presents-yova-album-launch-troubadour-tickets/13366723
LATEST SINGLE ‘ DREAMCATCHERS’
Jova Radevska – vocals, Mark Vernon – guitar, moog bass, Daniel O’Sullivan – zither, Alex Thomas – bass, drums, Kate Moore – cello, James Sedwards – guitar. Mastered by Matt Colton at Metropolis. Released on all digital platforms by Believe Music.
YOVA play LONDON The Troubadour on 25/10/23 in support of the release.
YOVA have announced their next live performance at the Troubadour club in Earls Court London on Wednesday October 25th. The duo will be joined on stage by Alex Thomas who is currently on tour drumming with John Cale and Anna Calvi. They will be playing tracks from their forthcoming album due for release in Spring 2024.
Support comes from TJ Owusu and Leo Walrus.
Tickets: https://www.ticketweb.uk/event/troubadour-presents-yova-leo-troubadour-tickets/13467558
YOVA released their new single ‘Maybe’ on 23rd June via Believe Music on all digital platforms.
The track features the songwriting duo of Jova Radevska (vocals/lyrics) and Mark Vernon (baritone guitar) with special guest musicians Rob Ellis (string arrangements, keyboards), Daniel O’Sullivan (bass), Alex Thomas (drums), Anna Phoebe (violin) and Nick Holland (cello) A video directed by Philip Reinking and Tom Linton will be released in support of the track on July 7th
The duo are currently recording the follow up album to their critically acclaimed debut ’Nine Lives’ . Due for release in January 2024, guests will include Rob Ellis (PJ Harvey/ Marianne Faithfull), Alex Thomas (Anna Calvi/ John Cale), Daniel O’Sullivan (Grumbling Fur/ Tim Burgess), Terry Edwards (Tindersticks/ Nick Cave), James Sedwards (Thurston Moore Group), Anna Phoebe (Roxy Music) and the award winning Dutch/Australian contemporary music composer Kate Moore.
ANTHONY PHILLIPS and Harry Williamson new remastered album ‘Gipsy Suite’ 23.2.24
Anthony is currently working on a new collection of brand new piano music for future album release.
Ant was the original guitarist and founder member of GENESIS, and has released over 30 solo albums since 1977’s ‘The Geese & The Ghost’ which featuring contributions from Genesis members Phil Collins and Mike Rutherford.
BJ COLE: featured on 2022 albums by Liam Gallagher & Black Midi
LIAM GALLAGHER: BJ is featured on the track ‘Too Good For Giving Up’ off Liam’s new No. 1 album ‘C’mon You Know’
BLACK MIDI: BJ appears on three tracks ( ‘Still’, ’The Defence’ and ’27 Questions’ ) on Black Midi’s brand new album ‘Hellfire’ out now on Rough Trade.
