Richard Walters (singer-songwriter)
| Richard Walters | |
|---|---|
| Born | 27 June 1982 Oxford, England, United Kingdom |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist |
| Website | Official website |
Richard Walters is an English singer-and multi-instrumentalist, born in Oxford.
Walters fronted a number of bands in his teens before signing to Warner Chappell Music Publishing as frontman of Theremin in 2001. The band released one double A-side single – 'In the Barn/Minor Planets' – through legendary Oxford indie 'singles club' label, Shifty Disco in 2001, before disbanding in late 2002. Walters was immediately taken on as a solo artist by both Warner Chappell Music and Radiohead's Courtyard Management in 2003, recording the 'Umbrella Songs' EP at the companies Oxfordshire studios in 2004. The EP gained critical support on both sides of the Atlantic, catching the ear of KCRW presenter Nic Harcourt, who repeatedly played tracks from the EP on his 'Morning Becomes Eclectic' show. 'All at Sea', a short 2-minute piano-led track from the EP, was used in a closing scene of American television show CSI: Miami in 2005.
Walters was diagnosed with epilepsy in 2005 and took a break from writing and recording. He eventually returned to the studio in 2006 and released the resulting Guy Sigsworth (Frou Frou, Madonna, Björk) produced 'Pilotlights' EP in 2007 on cult British label Big Scary Monsters.
Walters signed with British-based record label Kartel in 2008, putting out several singles before releasing the David Kosten (Bat For Lashes) produced album 'The Animal' in 2009. The album was met with critical acclaim and strong radio support in the United Kingdom, with several songs being placed in prominent American television shows including So You Think You Can Dance? and Grey's Anatomy. Chrysalis Music Publishing signed Walters in early 2010. Walters took up residence in Paris around this time. Touring throughout Europe continued well into 2010 – including tours with The Cranberries, Martha Tilston and American-French group Moriarty.
In late summer 2010 Walters began writing with songwriter, producer and acclaimed Britpop guitarist Bernard Butler (notable for co-writing the first two albums by Suede and his work with Duffy) and The Cranberries guitarist Noel Hogan, the result was the 10 track album 'Pacing' released in Spring 2011. The album, a guitar heavy record, was a departure from Walters' signature ethereal sound, and received mixed reviews.
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