Jareth – “Pathway” & “Heartache”
I’m going to go ahead and bet on this: North London based singer-songwriter Jareth is headed for a deserved, long-lasting stay in the spotlight. Her sound comes off as something like a cross between Lauryn Hill and Nneka. That’s as it is to my ear, at least. You may listen to her and hear Amy Winehouse – they both reinvent soul and hip-hop, and are British – or someone else equally talented. She’s one to pay attention to: bold, commanding, and simply an excellent songwriter. Her music easily spans the worlds of soul, hip-hop, alt-rock, and britpop, and she’s got a killer producer.
Her videos deserve just as much attention as her songs. The first video, of her collaboration with Lioness, “Pathway,” is excellent. But it could be the clip of her singing “Heartache” in a black cab that really makes her case for lasting fame.
We’re still waiting for her to post “Heartache” to iTunes or a similar outlet – why, Jareth, why?!? - but until then she’s uploaded a bunch of other worthwhile tunes. All of these are worth an extended listen. I’m telling you, she’s headed for fame.
JARETH Feat. LIONESS – PATHWAY by jarethonline
Girl In the Mirror by jarethonline
Addicted to Drums by jarethonline
