Born and raised in Cleveland, USA, a mile from the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, Lydia Briggs has been playing piano non-stop since the age of 5. At 13, she began writing her own material, and a year later, she started her own label: Gin House Records. She copyrighted her songs, and at 15, walked into the studio to record her debut EP with legendary producer Jim Wirt (Fiona Apple, Incubus, No Doubt, Hoobastank, Live).

This EP, which will be released soon, features the 15-year-old’s pure voice, jazz-influenced piano, bluesy chord progressions, and beautifully thoughtful orchestration. One can hear the influence of Briggs’s idol Regina Spektor resonate in these self-written songs. Down is her very promising, and very first single.

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Werner Schlosser

I’m a music industry watcher and journalist. Worked at a CD club, a record store chain and was editor in chief of an entertainment trade magazine. Have been in the radio business since 1987, producing and presenting shows. Was music director of several stations. Also, I developed the European Border Breakers Chart, Music Moves Europe Talent Chart and ESNS Chart. CEO of Werner Bros. tekst | uitleg.