The Frontier Touring Company will bring Tom Odell and his high-energy performances to Australia through December and January supported by Melody Pool.
The tour will coincide with Odell’s appearance at this year’s Falls Festival and emphasises his quick rise to fame in the music world.
Signed to Lily Allen’s ‘In The Name Of’ label by the lady herself, Odell cut his chops playing open-mic nights at pubs and clubs in his hometown of Chichester, West Sussex. Soon after being signed to Allen’s label, Odell released his debut EP ‘Songs From Another Love’ that garnered worldwide acclaim from critics and fans alike.
His single ‘Another Love’ has become a hit worldwide and his performance of said track on Later… with Jools Holland became one of that year’s favourite performances.
This year Odell became the first male to win the BRITs Critics’ Choice Award. Previous winners include Adele, Emeli Sandé and Florence and the Machine, so it’s safe to assume we can expect big things to come from the 22 year-old.
Odell’s debut album ‘Long Way Down’ (out now through Sony Music Australia) has also received massive acclaim, shooting to number one in the UK and Scotland.
Speaking on the album, Odell stated,
I hope the album feels human and real and that there are some flaws – because the flaws help make it what it is. Really, I’d love to live in a time when music felt uncontrived and imperfect and gave people a real sense of elevation. When it’s sad I want it to be REALLY sad. When it’s happy I want it to feel euphoric…I suppose I want the record to express the heightened feelings and emotions we all get in our lives.
Supporting Odell on his tour will be Melody Pool. Hailing from NSW’s Hunter Region, Pool recently released her debut album ‘The Hurting Scene’ through Liberation Music to rave reviews. Her addition as Odell’s support will make for a fantastic night of music.
Frontier Touring Company Presents
Tom Odell with Melody pool
Sat 28th December – Corner Hotel, Melbourne
Thu 2nd January – Metro Theatre, Sydney
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