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Alfie Templeman - Beckham (Indie Rock)

🕑 1 min / Text: Adrian Release Date: May 21, 2024 Yeah, we’ve already posted a couple of reviews about Alfie Templeman’s amazing releases here on our blog in the past. If you enjoyed “Radiosoul” or “Eyes Wide Shut,” you will definitely love “Beckham” too. It’s another great addition to our playlist, and if you’re into groovy indie and DIY rock, we highly recommend checking out this talented and well-known musician from the UK: Stream: https://open.spotify.com/track/1AURVCpSSc7w88q9Fvxu4e Follow: https://www.instagram.com/alfietempleman/ ✔️ Available on our Indie Playlist on Spotify.

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Alfie Templeman - Hello Lonely (Official Lyric Video)

Alfie Templeman - Hello Lonely

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ICYMI: Alfie Templeman announces UK headlines dates, plus new single with Nile Rodgers - #AlfieTempleman @alfietempleman http://dlvr.it/T7qtKl

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ICYMI: Alfie Templeman announces UK headlines dates, plus new single with Nile Rodgers - #AlfieTempleman @alfietempleman http://dlvr.it/T7qtLG

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Interview & Photo: Alfie Templeman on breaking into the music industry at only 18

Musical prodigy Alfie Templeman may only just have turned 18, but he's already established himself profoundly as a singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer. This young star began recording and releasing demos at only age 12, before making his professional solo debut in 2018 with 'Like An Animal' after signing to Chess Club Records.

Although only young, Alfie tells us he knew music was more than just a hobby for him when labels began to approach him, acknowledging the impressive work he had been creating. Originally believing he was 'too young' to take it seriously, he found getting noticed by his current label Chess Club was a turning point towards designating his life towards this childhood passion. Since then, Alfie has released a number of EPs such as 'Sunday Morning Cereal', 'Don't Go Wasting Time' and 'Happiness in Liquid Form.'

Templeman expresses that Chess Club truly gave him a job after finishing school with no idea how he could pursue music, feeling 'lucky' they could make this dream into a reality for him at only age 15. It's no miracle that his growth as an artist also absolutely skyrocketed from this moment, with their professional insight into the music industry aiding him immensely, as well as personally giving him the confidence to put himself out there and do more things: "They've helped me in many different ways, not just literally pushing me but also helping me develop my mind."

'Like An Animal' marked the start of Templeman's professional music career, and despite his many past demos and singles being on the internet, this was truly when he began to get heard. We asked Alfie what he believed was the staple factor in this sudden growth, with him explaining that lead single 'Like An Animal' was well-structured and ultimately the release that got him heard by and signed to Chess Club Records. With their more in-depth musical background, they provided Alfie the assistance needed to build a whole EP around this single to make a stronger body of work than his previous releases. With far more structuring, his label helped to decide which tracks would be best suited for the release rather than his previous guesswork.

"It slightly came down to the fact I had a good A&R on my hands, like Chess Club's own Will Street knew how to make a really good track-listing that would draw people in."

Outside of hitting it off with 'Like An Animal', Templeman explains that his initial popularity also rose when he learned to schedule releases and allow pre-orders to build some anticipation for each new single. The success of this simple change became a large factor in Templeman getting found by Chess Club Records, as well as giving him the time to submit towards Spotify playlists that would get more people hearing his work.

Nowadays, Templeman has just released his first mini-album 'Forever Isn't Long Enough', which fell into an unusual recording process due to the current state of the world. Starting pre-pandemic, he tells us he initially began writing this project in a great place after just getting off of tour with Sports Team. However the unexpected hit of COVID left him finishing up all the happy tunes he had began to write in a less than ideal mental state. During this time, Templeman says it felt like he should have been making time for himself more, yet felt the pressure of needing to complete this mini-album at a faster pace. Once finally slowing things down as his mindset improved last summer, this project was finally completed and 'mostly really enjoyable' despite the twists and turns along the way.

With a full album looming as Templeman's next big release, he tells us it's set to be a little different from his current body of work. With his past priority being 4-7 track long EPs, this album holds much more space to cram in personality and the essence of his last year spent working on it. Offering a mix of tracks made purely alone, and some that were written with others, it's bound to be a creative blend of styles that we're sure will bounce off one another with ease.

"I'm a lot more experimental at the moment... whereas with previous stuff, I've tried to make things connect as much as possible. But because of the freedom, there's more time and more tracks and I can vary it much more without it feeling like I'm going from one extreme to the other."

Looking back on his discography, Alfie expresses that either 'Sunday Morning Cereal' or 'Happiness In Liquid Form' would have to be his ultimate favourite releases to date. Significant summers both surrounded the time spent writing and sharing these EPs, reflecting on his final summer after finishing school as well as days he remembers fondly.

'Yellow Flowers' is another older release by Templeman, yet he tells us out of all of his tracks it brings back the most special memories and holds a place deep in his heart. This song was first shared on debut release 'Like An Animal', and continues to be a staple part of Templeman's live shows, clearly due to its personal connection and happy memories.

Although thoroughly enjoying things as a solo artist, Templeman mentions he has a number of artists he would love to work more on the production side with, particularly those who are up and coming that he could lend a hand to. A few of those mentioned were: Thomas Headon, Millie Webb, Mollie Payton, Olivia Dean and many other interesting and creative people he sees himself working alongside. However, being an artist himself allows Alfie more leeway whilst he approaches many trial and error methods, as well as learning from his record label on what things work and sound best.

In his recent work, Alfie has been enjoying collaborating with singer-songwriters and producers such as Rob Milton Nick Atkinson, Tom McFarland and Kid Harpoon giving him a greater insight into how people write and record their music. Alfie adds, "If I wasn't making music, I'd still be in school learning about things so I thought the least I could do is learn from someone else with more experience than I do so I can master my craft."

With plans to tour the US alongside Chloe Moriondo, and headline UK tours next year, Templeman still tells us it sounds 'surreal' to even be thinking of playing a show again. To see people who bought tickets and know all the words to his releases is truly 'magical', as he tells us: "I think I'm going to enjoy every second of it"

Reminiscing on the days of shows, we ask Alfie his favourite parts of gigging and he doesn't fail to tell us all the best bits. Looking out into the crowd and seeing people who have emotional connections to his releases is important to Alfie, mentioning it helps him as much as it helps others. Getting back on stage is also an exciting premise, feeling the energy from his band and spending time with them again.

Templeman closes with some advice for musicians getting started in the music industry, mentioning the internet can seem truly intimidating but if something is in your soul urging you to make music you are destined for it. Regardless of how many people listen to your track, or if you don't immediately blow up on Tiktok, it's still a great life lesson and could ultimately be the start of following your dream.

Templeman also adds that when he began trying to get heard, he would search for playlist music submission websites that allow artists to submit their work for possible features. Especially with many playlisters urging undiscovered artists to be a part of their well-known playlists, it can be a brilliant way to gain follows and the attention of Spotify curators who regularly check other large playlists to discover new tracks.

Prior to getting signed, Alfie adds "That's the only thing that's really helped me", so we hope this advice can be of some help to those who possess the talent and drive needed to succeed.

Give a listen to Alfie's latest mini-album here, or follow his Instagram and Twitter here for more from him!

Interview & Photography by: Tatiana Whybrow

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Alfie Templeman - Yellow Flowers . . . #alfietempleman #yellowflowers https://www.instagram.com/p/B4yTFsxnIEk/?igshid=1b0gq8f22ae54

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Britânico Alfie Templeman Lança Debut Álbum "Mellow Moon:. 》O Álbum Funk Pop Com Fusões De R&B, Rock, Disco E Eletrônico, Traz Letras Açucares Sobre Seus Plenos 19 Anos, Amor, Ilusões E Expectativas. Ouça Em Todas As Plataformas Digitais. #slavesofpop #alfietempleman #Pop https://www.instagram.com/p/CejmuYKu-8b/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Alfie Templeman - Radiosoul (Indie Rock)

🕑 1 min / Text: Franklin Release Date: Mar 08, 2024 I think there needs to be no introduction to this talented UK-based artist! His groovy and trippy musical style is absolutely unique and his latest release, 'Radiosoul', is definitely a perfect track for your must-listen playlist. Yes, Alfie Templeman is back and I just can't wait for his new album to be released. I really hope you enjoy 'Radiosoul' as much as I do - give it a listen! Stream: https://open.spotify.com/track/6AyaAytveXEC4AEUiQj0Sa Follow: https://www.instagram.com/alfietempleman/ ✔️ Available on our Indie Playlist on Spotify.

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MOBILE MOVIE OF THE WEEK: “Stop Thinking (About Me).” “Begin at the beginning,” advises the King in “Alice in Wonderland, “and go on till you come to the end: then stop.” You can’t really go wrong with that structure. Still, there are alternatives as we learn from movies such as “Rashomon,” “Pulp Fiction,” “Groundhog Day,” and “Memento.” Filmmakers increasingly love to twist and bend time, and that’s what we get in “Stop Thinking (About Me),” a nonlinear music video featuring the young UK singer @AlfieTempleman. The iPhone-shot video was directed by KLDVR, a director at Pulse Films. You can see “Stop Thinking (About Me)” at MobileMovieMaking (link in profile). #mobilemoviemaking #mobilemovieoftheweek #musicvideos #AlfieTempleman https://www.instagram.com/p/B1FON4hg3o0/?igshid=1v1o7kjjafkva

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Alfie Templeman announces UK headlines dates, plus new single with Nile Rodgers - #AlfieTempleman @alfietempleman http://dlvr.it/T7n08Z