Hometown: London, UK
Label: Working on it!
Website: www.twitter.com
Sounds Like: Adele, Kate Bush, Carole King, Elbow, Sheryl Crow
Genre: Singer Songwriter
#HCHQ Hannah Clive is a BBC Introducing in London artist; a twenty first century troubadour singer & songwriter writing very personal songs covering multiple genres, including collaborations with The Herbaliser on 'Lost Boy' (BBC Radio 6). She regularly occupies the Reverbnation Top 10 chart for London and has appeared on Gaby Roslin show, BBC Radio London, BBC Radio Sussex & Surrey and BBC 3 Counties Radio.
Performing at festivals across England summer 2017 promoting her single Kiss of Life, she has now released her long awaited new single Remember To Breath to critical acclaim and rave reviews. Garnering her yet more airplay from multiple stations worldwide, airplay and praise again for her new song from Gary Crowley on BBC Introducing London, as well as Song of the Week and Top 40 for 2017 on indie stations.
This together with her appearance on America's Jimmy Star Show with Ron Russell - #1 Webshow in the world and introducing her to it's 4 million viewers per week with another invite back to appear on their Christmas show 2017, Hannah is poised on the starting blocks for 2018!
Hannah Clive's songs expose vulnerability edged with emotion, readily shared with her audience, weaving a web of truth with alluring lyrics and soulful vocals. Influenced by a diverse range of iconic songwriters - from The Beatles, Carole King, Janis Iain, Kate Bush and Tom Petty - to Julie London, Sia and Elbow.
Drawing on 25 years music industry experience working alongside greats such as Ray Charles, Hannah has a keen ear for new music, is a well respected Tweeter of Music Media Picks, new music, Music News and Funnies. So too she's a Music Interviewer and writer published in local press, The (London) Evening Standard and Indie Reviewer for Isle of Wight Festival 2017, as well being an active supporter and cross promoter of quality fellow indie acts such as (IAM)WARFACE, who like her debuted on BBC Introducing.
“Everyone keeps saying you are the nicest person…I think you actually are the nicest person Hannah…you really are. I listened to your stuff and its beautiful. You couldn’t be nicer if you tried, on Twitter, the support you’ve had is incredible….you’ve sung with some incredible people, Ray Charles..wow!”
Gaby Roslin - BBC Radio London
"Welcome to the new member of the kitchen sessions - great voice !! Hannah Clive"
John Giddings - John Giddings, Isle of Wight Festival
"...How impressive is that…my producer nodding along approvingly there, why wouldn’t you it sounds so accomplished.That wouldn’t sound out of place on this radio station, Radio 2 or any of the others as well, its a good song that! New music from the very talented singer songwriter Hannah Clive."
Gary Crowley - BBC Radio London
“…Guys, I love this lady. Not even joking. She is not only uber talented, she is the most grateful and gracious Artist Starlight Music Chronicles has encountered. There’s just something about those Brits...🇬🇧 ❤️⚡️”
“P.S. I lost count on how many tweets, retweet, tags, etc etc etc there’s been! This will be interesting when we go into the 2017 Artist of the Year competition! Wowza!”
Candice Marshall - Starlight Music Chronicles, Canada & US.
“Huge love to Hannah Clive (singer/songwriter) for the lovely post and share! Hannah is someone who I met on Twitter of all places and its been amazing to meet a fellow musician who is so, so supportive of other people’s talent, it’s a rare thing. Go check her out she’s great!…
Alex Hulme - artist and 'Rising Star' [Janice Long]”
Alex Hulme [BBC Introducing Artist] - Alex Hulme via Facebook
“…HANNAH CLIVE has established herself as a highly adept singer/songwriter. Her compositions are honest, soul-searching and emotionally charged pieces, where she is often open about her own personal frailties. Among the songwriters she most admires (and to some degree looks to emulate) are Carole King and Kate Bush…”
Radio Wigwam - Radio Wigwam
“…Great interview Hannah! Love your background in music/entertainment and your inspiring heart & words for artists everywhere 😊…
US Artist Arika Kane – #1 Best Seller in R&B and #1 Best Selling U.S. R&B Album”
US Artist Arika Kane – #1 Best Seller in R&B and #1 Best Selling U.S. R&B Albu - Twitter: Arika Kane
“…HANNAH CLIVE IS A STANDOUT IN THE INDIE MUSIC WORLD @HANNAHCLIVE…”
USA indie journalist & legendary Tweeter Rebecca Singer - READ BETWEEN THE LINES: A place where music finds a voice in written word
“Vocalist Hannah Clive burns the house of love down with her torch singing on the Thievery Corp.-ish “The Lost Boy”
(Co-write with The Herbaliser taken from There Were Seven)”
David Jeffries - Allmusic.com
“…What a great session on Under The Radar on Brooklands Radio with the magnificent Hannah Clive (singer/songwriter)...! Proudly supporting up and coming original singers, bands and musicians…”
David Durant: Head of Live & Unsigned Talent at Brooklands Radio - Under the Radar: Brooklands Radio
“…She delivers hauntingly powerful vocals”
(The Herbaliser ‘Lost Boy’ single co-written with/featuring Hannah Clive)”
Brokenculture
“Review: "...The Herbaliser’s newest release There Were Seven sees a definite return to roots...The album’s single, “The Lost Boy,” features a sultry Hannah Clive crooning longingly. Her delivery and the track’s production seem to simultaneously evoke and transcend the bulky “trip hop” label The Herbaliser has often been associated with. The rest of the album shows similar poise..."”
James Nason - Freq.magazine
“Heartfelt Hannah [Clive] is making a name in the performance industry and hoping to capture the imagination of listeners...ready to set the music world alight....a singing sensation”
Christine Fleming - Richmond and Twickenham Times
“...she can sing. One of her excellent tracks ‘Red Sand’ can be found on her page on www.myspace.com Hannah is currently unsigned, but with all her talent, I’m sure it won’t be for long!”
Maria Anthony - MusicVita
"...amazing voice..astonishing power..."
Tony Moore The Regal Room/The Globe (London) - Live at the Regal Room
"...a Sheryl Crow vibe to the music, her vocals have conviction and strength which really put the lyrics over. Love it, about time we had a Brit Rock Chick!"
Nicky Graham - Ubetoo
"Check out Hannah Clive in London on Sept 24 at The Troubadour. I would so be there if I was in the UK!"
Madalyn Sklar - GoGirlsMusic.com
"Next up was Hannah Clive, a very professional folk rock artist. “Knowledge Junkie” rocked well as did “10 Steps”, while “I Need a Beer” was more of a ballad. Great voice and solid material. She's on www.myspace.com/hannahclive
Peter Coulston - ReadingFest