Jamie Parisio

Jamie Parisio

Jamie Parisio is a singer and songwriter from Napoli, Italy, born in 1973. He works in acoustic and Americana-influenced styles, and his music is associated with artists such as Bob Dylan, Nick Drake and Iron and Wine. He is also linked to comparisons with Nick Drake, Ray LaMontagne and Jeff Buckley.

Background

Parisio teaches himself guitar at the age of 14 and first fronts the hard-rock band Fluid before moving into a solo career. His writing is shaped by artists including Bob Dylan, Neil Young and The Shins.

Recordings and reception

His first EP, You Promised Me The Sea, attracts attention from Xfm, where Mary Anne Hobbs names it her “Game Changer” and the lead track, “Tangles Never Tire”, reaches number 1 in the Music Response Chart. The EP is issued on Spearhavoc Records and is described as combining Americana-influenced folk, classic storytelling and touches of country music.

Dave Eringa, who has worked with Manic Street Preachers, Idlewild and Sound of Guns, mixes the EP. The record also features haunting strings, Hammond parts and dark piano chords, and places emphasis on melodic, pop-oriented songwriting.

Associated acts and labels

His artist profile includes the acts C & G Southsystem and Shock System. His recorded work is associated with ART Records, Conform, Southsoul and Southsoul Appendix.