Duffy 'Mercy'

21-01-2008 15:56

Duffy is possibly the most exciting prospect for next year. Her ascent from the Llyn Peninsula to 2008’s pole position continues on February 25th when the 23-year old artist releases her rapturous new single ‘Mercy’.A statuesque soul gem propelled by rich, torch song vocals, it’s the second track to be taken from the eagerly anticipated debut LP ‘Rockferry’, March 3rd, and seals a dynamic arrival.A masterclass in mature, resonant pop, ‘Mercy’s hook-laden bassline hails straight from the Motown canon. Written by Duffy with Steve Booker, who produced the track, it’s a highlight of her recent standout performances on BBC2’s Later with Jools Holland & Radio 2’s Music Club.‘Mercy’ follows the critically acclaimed, Bernard Butler-produced debut single ‘Rockferry’, which was made Record Of The Week by both Jo Whiley & Edith Bowman at Radio 1.Following live shows at London’s Royal Festival Hall (as special guest to The Magic Numbers) and Union Chapel, Duffy begins the New Year with a 4-week residency at London’s Pigalle Club - Jan 16th, 23rd, 30th & Feb 6th - before nationwide dates through February & March.

Previewing tracks from her forthcoming LP, Duffy’s live shows will also feature her impressive band - Toby Oyerinde (guitar), Tom Meadows (drums), Ben Epstein (Bass), Ayo Oyerinde (Keyboards), Jon Green (Guitar) and Josh McKenzie (Percissuion). Details are listed below (tickets available now):

16 January - Pigalle, London (residency) 23 January - Pigalle, London (residency) 30 January - Pigalle, London (residency) 06 February - Pigalle, London (residency) 21 February - Thekla, Bristol 22 February - Ruby Lounge, Manchester 23 February - King Tuts, Glasgow 24 February - Cluny, Newcastle 26 February - Brudenell Social, Leeds 28 February - Clwb ifor Bach, Cardiff 01 March - Arts Centre, Aberystwyth, Wales 05 March - Central Station, Wrexham 07 March - Bodega, Nottingham 09 March - Academy, Oxford 10 March - Komedia, Brighton 11 March - Glee Club, Birmingham