Bush Hall, LondonIn the last two years, the Brummie singer Clare Maguire has evolved from credible fledgling with impeccable influences (Howlin' Wolf, Sister Rosetta Tharpe) to someone who has apparently spent a lot of time listening to Bonnie Tyler. Though Maguire's rich, rounded voice is still one of the most impressive new sounds in pop – for which she was recognised by the BBC Sound of 2011 poll – it's the 80s belter Tyler who comes to mind during her first headlining gig.Rending the air...
Guardian Music — Bush Hall, LondonIn the last two years, the Brummie singer Clare Maguire has evolved from credible fledgling with impeccable influences (Howlin' Wolf, Sister Rosetta Thar... more info
Pop Bytes — I first discovered singer/songwriter
Clare Maguire
by way of
Marina And The Diamonds
(who told me about Clare when I interviewed her) and I absolutely loved her debut... more info