Manchester-based duo The Book Club consists of Jake Hilton and Emily ‘Em’ Price. As one can hear, Em is a classically-trained singer. She currently does a creative music technology course at The University of The West of England. Jake first picked up the guitar at the age of four, and studies Music Production at BIMM Manchester at the moment. After meeting at a National Youth Music Camp as early teenagers, they formed The Book Club in late 2019. Their sound combines elements of dreampop, indie rock and alt-pop.

Following the pair’s debut single Flowers Grow (which isn’t available on streaming platforms), their first ‘proper’ single is out now. Pursuit Of Happiness is an uplifting indie pop-rock anthem with a driving bassline and euphoric guitar melodies. On top of that, Em’s angelic vocals stand out.

The Book Club say about their new single: “Pursuit Of Happiness is about learning to stop searching for that next hit of dopamine and instead utilise the people and opportunities around you to give you happiness. Pursuit of Happiness init.”

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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.