Tom Aspaul

Tom Aspaul
Origin Wolverhampton, West Midlands, United Kingdom
Genres Pop, R&B, dance
Occupation(s) Singer, songwriter, record producer
Years active 2013–present
Labels On Repeat Records
Associated acts Little Boots, Kylie Minogue, Karen Harding, MNEK

Tom Aspaul is a British singer, songwriter and record producer from Wolverhampton,[1] now living in London.

His recent writing credits include Kylie Minogue, Karen Harding and Little Boots, amongst others.

Career

After graduating from Central Saint Martins college in London, Tom Aspaul began his career in music writing for other artists. In October 2013, Aspaul signed with Little Boots' label, On Repeat Records.[2][3] His only release with the label, the MNEK-produced single "Indiana", attracted support from Popjustice[4] and Pitchfork.[5] A remix of "Indiana" went on to top the Hype Machine Chart.[6] The original version of the song was covered and renamed as "Feels So Good" by Australian singer Kylie Minogue.[7] Minogue included it on her twelfth studio album, Kiss Me Once, with Aspaul contributing backing vocals.[8]

On 10 December 2014, Tom premiered "Good Together",[9] the first single from his debut mixtape, Revelation. The song, produced by GRADES, received support from Huw Stephens and was named by former BBC Radio 1 DJ, Zane Lowe as his "Next Hype".[10] The mixtape was self-released 19 May 2015, receiving acclaim from Billboard magazine.[11] Also in May 2015, Aspaul supported KStewart at her debut gig in London. Aspaul contributed the title track for Little Boots' third album, Working Girl in June 2015 [12] and joined her on tour, as support,[13] in November. Tom was chosen by BBC Radio 2 DJ, Jo Whiley as one of three acts from the West Midlands to perform at her BBC Introducing showcase, preceding the BBC Music Awards in Birmingham.[14]

Aspaul frequently cites the work of Rodney Jerkins, Janet Jackson and Jennifer Lopez amongst his main influences.[15] He continues to write for other artists, co-writing upcoming releases for Karen Harding,[16] Nathan Sykes, Alex Newell and AlunaGeorge.

Discography

Singles

As lead artist

Year Title Peak chart positions
UK
2013 "Indiana" —
2014 "Good Together" —
"—" denotes a single that did not chart

As featured artist

Year Title Peak chart positions
UK
2015 "Better By Your Side"[17]

(Aeble featuring Tom Aspaul)

 —
"Do It Well"[18]

(XYconstant featuring Tom Aspaul)

 —

Mixtapes

Title Album details
Revelation
  • Released: May 19, 2015

Songwriting Credits

Year Title Artist Album Credits
2012 "Waterproof" Syron - Co-writer
2013 "Indiana" Tom Aspaul - Writer, vocals
2014 "Feels So Good" Kylie Minogue Kiss Me Once Writer, backing vocals
"Good Together" Tom Aspaul - Co-writer, vocals
2015 "Those Girls" Karen Harding Say Something EP Co-writer
"Better By Your Side" (featuring Tom Aspaul) Aeble - Co-writer, vocals
"Joyless" FTSE Joyless Co-writer
"Just Another Face" (featuring Bridgette) Hardsoul & Dirty Freek - Co-writer
"Working Girl"[19] Little Boots Working Girl Co-writer
"Do It Well" (featuring Tom Aspaul) XYconstant - Co-writer, vocals, vocal producer
"Just Another Face"[20] (featuring M.O) Hardsoul & Dirty Freek - Co-writer
"Don't Hold Out" Hannah Lucia - Co-writer
"Videos"[21] Alo Lee Videos EP Co-writer
2016 "Shame" Alex Newell POWER EP[22] Co-writer
"Steve McQueen" Iris Gold - Co-writer, backing vocals
"Let U Know" (featuring Zilo) Wilfred Giroux - Co-writer

References

  1. ↑ Alltimes, Johannah (Jan 2014). "Get To Know: Tom Aspaul". Hunger Magazine. Retrieved 26 July 2015.
  2. ↑ "On Repeat sign Tom Aspaul". On Repeat Records.
  3. ↑ Sauvelle, Julien (February 2015). "Need To Know: Tom Aspaul". Out Magazine.
  4. ↑ ""Indiana" on Popjustice". Popjustice.
  5. ↑ Beauchemin, Molly (October 2013). ""Indiana" on Pitchfork". Pitchfork. Pitchfork. Retrieved 26 July 2015.
  6. ↑ "Tom Aspaul #1 on Hype Machine". On Repeat Records.
  7. ↑ Wass, Mike (January 2014). "Kylie Minogue Covers Tom Aspaul’s "Indiana" On ‘Kiss Me Once’: Listen To His Original Version". “Feels So Good” was most likely a cover of Tom Aspaul’s “Indiana” based on the songwriting and production credits. Idolator. Retrieved 26 July 2015.
  8. ↑ "Tom Aspaul credits".
  9. ↑ "Have a pure pop moment with Tom Aspaul". Fader.
  10. ↑ "Tom Aspaul is Zane Lowe's next hype". BBC Radio 1. BBC.
  11. ↑ Leight, Elias (May 2015). "Gucci Mane, Migos, Rich the Kid, Tom Aspaul, Sicko Mobb & King Louie: Free Mixtape Roundup". Billboard Magazine. Billboard. Retrieved 26 July 2015.
  12. ↑ "Little Boots, Working Girl". Dummy.
  13. ↑ "Salt Ashes and Tom Aspaul Announced as Support for Little Boots London Show". This Is Music Ltd. This Is Music Ltd. Retrieved 24 November 2015.
  14. ↑ "A Night of New Music with Radio 2’s Jo Whiley". BBC Music. BBC. Retrieved 24 November 2015.
  15. ↑ Murray, Robin (December 2014). "Listen: Tom Aspaul - 'Good Together'". "Inspired by Janet Jackson and a vision of future-pop". Clash Music. Retrieved 26 July 2015.
  16. ↑ "The 405 meets Karen Harding". The 405.
  17. ↑ "Aeble - Better By Your Side". HUH Magazine. March 2015.
  18. ↑ Herr, Lindsay. "XYconstant debuts new track “Do It Well” Ft. Tom Aspaul [Premiere]". Earmilk. Earmilk. Retrieved 3 September 2015.
  19. ↑ "Little Boots Discusses 'Working Girl'". July 2015.
  20. ↑ "'Just Another Face'".
  21. ↑ "i-D premiere: alo lee, videos". i-D. i-D. Retrieved 7 December 2015.
  22. ↑ Bassett, Nick. "Alex Newell – POWER [EP Stream]". Chart Shaker. Chart Shaker. Retrieved 23 February 2016.

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