When a country music legend like Brad Paisley hails you as “Britain’s answer to Taylor Swift” you know you’re doing something right! ‘Bright Red’ is the brand new single from Cornwall based singer/songwriter, Bailey Tomkinson, and serves as a rallying cry for sustainability, equality and fairness. So disturbed was the artist at witnessing the destruction of the Cornish Coastal Headland for the G7 Summit, she decided she couldn’t just sit idly by. “Don’t you ever wonder how anyone else feels?” pleads Tomkinson. “I’m bright red, I’m so incensed.” Blending elements of surf rock, indie pop and even a little country, ‘Bright Red’ allows for Tomkinson’s vocal talents to shine bright, and for her unambiguous message to pierce through. With significant features and airplay already under her belt, the future is incredibly bright for this young, talented songstress.
As a beautiful rallying cry for sustainability and equality, ‘Bright Red’ is an important piece of music for the times that we are currently living in.
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What does ‘Bright Red ’ mean to you?
I wrote this song to highlight my fury at the hosts of The G7 summit literally paving over coastal headland to build meeting rooms in which world leaders would sit and talk about sustainability. At the same time as they slept in hotel beds costing 3.5k a night, less than a mile away 1/3 of children are born into poverty. Its a song about injustice, inequality and a lack of faith in those entrusted to formulate solutions to those problems.
Music to me is how I relate to the world around me
Bailey Tomkinson
Get to know Bailey Tomkinson
Hailing from St Ives, Cornwall as part of the ‘Kernowfornia’ music scene, Singer/Songwriter Bailey Tomkinson has made national headlines first when as an unsigned, unmanaged artist, she reached number one in the iTunes Video charts. And then again when the Times showcased her song ‘Bright Red’ as a rallying cry for sustainability and social justice ahead of the 2021 G7 Summit in her home town.
Described by the Daily Mail, Mariella Frostrup and Country Music legend Brad Paisley as “Britain’s Answer to Taylor Swift”, She fuses surf rock, americana and pop to create an authentic, hooky sound that’s seen her emerge as one of the UK’s most promising acts. She’s inspired by an eclectic mix of artists from Bruce Springsteen & Carole King to Weezer and Taylor Swift.
When she’s not performing, Bailey is signed to the Select Model Talent Board and can often be found surfing on Porthmeor Beach in Cornwall.
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This coverage was created in collaboration with Musosoup as part of the #SustainableCurator movement.
