Robin Romei

Robin Romei
Personal details
Born London, UK
Nationality  UK, British
Height 6'2" (188cm)
Website robinromei.com

Robin Romei is a British Musical Artist notable for successful single release Vapours[1] and with varied collaboration with ILoveMakonnen[2] as well as an emergent act from the Social Media Musical network Myspace.[3]

Early life

Robin Romei was born in London and moved with his family to East Sussex at a young age. Romei received no extra curricular musical education as a child and did not stand out musically at school but was academic at study. At the age of 14 Romei took his fathers nylon string guitar out of storage in the loft of his house and learnt how to play guitar from a text book, encouraged to learn through an interest in rock music and recommendation from his peers. Romei played guitar in school bands as a teenager and began recording music at home on primitive PC software and tape recorders, at this time Romei began to sing on his compositions as well as experiment with additional instrumental work.[4]

Musical career

Romei began recording and distributing his music using his own name at 18 years old, using websites such as Myspace and Reverbnation to begin gaining notoriety.[5] Romei frequently released songs directly to followers on various online platforms; heavily influenced by Rock Music and the emerging lo-fideility Glitch genre pioneered by musicians such as Crystal Castles and schoolmates ihauntwizards. Romei characteristically sings with a British accent. During this period Romei was interviewed by ILoveMakonnen on his online blog,[6] forming a lasting relationship and also began creating melodies and samples for other musicians. Romei was scouted by Brighton-based promotors Kong Promotions and advised to put together a live outfit to participate in the Club NME tour.

To fulfil dates on the back of online interest, at the end of 2009 Romei formed a three-piece band carrying out vocal and guitar duty alongside old secondary school friends Joe Joyce (Bass) and Paddy Christie (Drums)[7] playing multiple shows across the south east; specifically Brighton and Crawley.[8][9]

Romei spent time bringing original music together in an EP. The Unititled EP contained 5 tracks stirring interest from Animal Farm Records & Fat Cat Records.[10]

Romei continued playing with Christie as a two piece in prestigious London Venues[11] and later in the year worked with producer Adrian Hall who had worked alongside artists such as Big Deal (band) as well as mixing for Depeche Mode.[12] In late 2012 Romei recorded Effy/(We Are) The Underdogs at The Premises Studios.

Romei played multiple UK dates in 2013 promoting the upcoming single release.[13] Romei was picked up by label ‘The Playground’ and released Effy in November 2013, personally recommend by Frank Skinner on Absolute Radio.[14]

Following the success of Effy, Romei spent time in the studio working on material over the winter and returned with Hall again to record ‘Vapours’, a song written about electronic cigarettes and vaping. The song was a blend of rock pop and electronic genres.[15] The single was released in July 2014 alongside the ‘B-Side’ ‘I Can’t Wait’. The song was championed by Gary Crowley[16] and Playlisted on BBC London.[17]

In 2015 Robin Romei recorded further music set for release in an album format.[18]

References

  1. ↑ "Robin Romei Releases Vapours". Stereoboard. Stereoboard. Retrieved 14 May 2015.
  2. ↑ "I Love Makonnen Drink More Water". ILoveMakonnen.
  3. ↑ "Robin Romei - Balcony TV London". Balcony TV. Balcony TV. Retrieved 13 May 2015.
  4. ↑ "Robin Romei Interview at Uckfield FM". Uckfield FM.
  5. ↑ "Robin Romei plays The George Tavern". evensi. Retrieved 17 May 2015.
  6. ↑ Sheran, Makonnen. "ROBIN ROMEI INTERVIEW". thenewness.info. Ilovemakonnen. Retrieved 24 May 2014.
  7. ↑ "Slaughterhouse". que pasa, que pasa, la musica en casa, vol.1 robin romei exclusively @ slaughterhouse. Michaelis & Demetria. Retrieved 24 May 2015.
  8. ↑ "Crawley Happy Times - New Music Festival". Crawley Happy Times. Retrieved 24 May 2015.
  9. ↑ "XYZ Magazine Brighton Interviews Robin Romei". XYZ Magazine. Retrieved 14 May 2015.
  10. ↑ "Eastbourne singer/songwriter Robin Romei on writing & his new single out Nov 25". ethemagazine.co.uk. Retrieved 17 May 2015.
  11. ↑ "Skinny Machines, 229 Club, London". frontrowstef.wordpress.com. Retrieved 17 May 2015.
  12. ↑ "Depeche Mode – Live In Berlin, DVD and CD released". zman.co.uk. Retrieved 17 May 2015.
  13. ↑ Muxworthy, Katie. "Robin Romei releases Vapours". the-agenda.com. Retrieved 17 May 2015.
  14. ↑ Rembradt, Johnson. "Robin Romei on Absolute Radio". YouTube. Retrieved 16 May 2015.
  15. ↑ "Fame Recommends Robin Romei". Fame Magazine.
  16. ↑ "BBC Radio Gary Crowley Features Robin Romei". theplayground.co.uk. Retrieved 17 May 2015.
  17. ↑ "Gary Crowley BBC Radio". BBC London 94.9. Retrieved 17 May 2015.
  18. ↑ Davies, Alex. "The Robin Romei Album". cmpstudios.co.uk.
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