BAILEY WILEY
Few artists come new to the game with such a fearless and complete approach to music.
Bailey Wiley filters neo-soul classicism through modern, righteous and true live musicianship, the star of the show, her golden voice – both effortless and organic. She has fast gained the respect from her peers & audiences alike.
Bailey graduated NASDA (National Academy of Singing & Performing Arts) in 2012 & jumping straight into her music career recording & releasing her debut album “Inevitable” in 2013 followed by “IXL” in May 2014 to rave reviews, Her last release was the highly anticipated “S.O.M.M” EP which was released globally in April 2016 receiving huge praise from fans and industry peers.
In 2014 Bailey was nominated for a NZ Country Music Award for her song “This Is Not a Love song” off her 2013 album “Inevitable”.
Her spotify streams for her tracks “Take It From Me” & “Dos Fuegos” are sitting at over 300,000 for each track and climbing.
Bailey has already racked up an impressive amount of live performances & features, sharing the stage & collaborating with some of New Zealand most well known musical talent, Now taking that a step further and reaching out/ collaborating with international artists.
Bailey’s live performance, solo with her producers is mesmerizing. Live on stage is truly where Bailey belongs.
2015 saw Bailey relocate to Berlin for three months to start work on new material, and play a string of live shows. Berlin is where the roots for the ‘Still On My Mind’ EP were laid, and the first taste, Take It From Me, showcases this sound, courtesy of Berlin-based producer Ben Esser. Described by Indie Shuffle as a “golden voice filtering neo-soul classicism with modern, pulsating beats”, the single continued to expose Bailey to a wider audience.
Bailey is the only female to be added to the Red Bull NZ Sound Select roster and has toured throughout NZ on various Red Bull Sound Select shows. With the help of Red Bull, Bailey travelled to the US in November 2017 perform as support for SYD at the Red Bull '30 Days In Chicago' series.
Currently Bailey is back in the studio working on a new album due out late 2018.
PREVIOUS EVENTS & FESTIVALS –
Red Bull 30 Days In Chicago, Wondergarden,
2015/16/17 Fly My Pretties nationwide tour run, Fly My Pretties String Theory Nationwide tour run & live recordings 2016, Music at Matua, Rhythm & Alps, Rhythm & Vines, Northern Bass, Bay Dreams, Soundsplash, Britomart Block Party, Summerdaise, Ladi6 Alpha Sessions, Splore, Silver Scroll Awards, Red Bull Sound Select 16/17, Lollapalooza (Berlin), Melt (Berlin), Twisted Frequency festival, Ted X Auckland showcase, Frequent Live performances nationwide
FEATURING / TRACKS & ALBUMS –
Raiza Biza, PNC, Jay Knight, Mercy, Third3ye, Diaz Grimm, Mr. Carmack, Laughton Kora, K-Lab, Melodownz, Sola Rosa, King Kapisi, Tiki Taane, Che Fu, Warren Maxwell, State of Mind, Team Dynamite
Bailey Wiley filters neo-soul classicism through modern, righteous and true live musicianship, the star of the show, her golden voice – both effortless and organic. She has fast gained the respect from her peers & audiences alike.
Bailey graduated NASDA (National Academy of Singing & Performing Arts) in 2012 & jumping straight into her music career recording & releasing her debut album “Inevitable” in 2013 followed by “IXL” in May 2014 to rave reviews, Her last release was the highly anticipated “S.O.M.M” EP which was released globally in April 2016 receiving huge praise from fans and industry peers.
In 2014 Bailey was nominated for a NZ Country Music Award for her song “This Is Not a Love song” off her 2013 album “Inevitable”.
Her spotify streams for her tracks “Take It From Me” & “Dos Fuegos” are sitting at over 300,000 for each track and climbing.
Bailey has already racked up an impressive amount of live performances & features, sharing the stage & collaborating with some of New Zealand most well known musical talent, Now taking that a step further and reaching out/ collaborating with international artists.
Bailey’s live performance, solo with her producers is mesmerizing. Live on stage is truly where Bailey belongs.
2015 saw Bailey relocate to Berlin for three months to start work on new material, and play a string of live shows. Berlin is where the roots for the ‘Still On My Mind’ EP were laid, and the first taste, Take It From Me, showcases this sound, courtesy of Berlin-based producer Ben Esser. Described by Indie Shuffle as a “golden voice filtering neo-soul classicism with modern, pulsating beats”, the single continued to expose Bailey to a wider audience.
Bailey is the only female to be added to the Red Bull NZ Sound Select roster and has toured throughout NZ on various Red Bull Sound Select shows. With the help of Red Bull, Bailey travelled to the US in November 2017 perform as support for SYD at the Red Bull '30 Days In Chicago' series.
Currently Bailey is back in the studio working on a new album due out late 2018.
PREVIOUS EVENTS & FESTIVALS –
Red Bull 30 Days In Chicago, Wondergarden,
2015/16/17 Fly My Pretties nationwide tour run, Fly My Pretties String Theory Nationwide tour run & live recordings 2016, Music at Matua, Rhythm & Alps, Rhythm & Vines, Northern Bass, Bay Dreams, Soundsplash, Britomart Block Party, Summerdaise, Ladi6 Alpha Sessions, Splore, Silver Scroll Awards, Red Bull Sound Select 16/17, Lollapalooza (Berlin), Melt (Berlin), Twisted Frequency festival, Ted X Auckland showcase, Frequent Live performances nationwide
FEATURING / TRACKS & ALBUMS –
Raiza Biza, PNC, Jay Knight, Mercy, Third3ye, Diaz Grimm, Mr. Carmack, Laughton Kora, K-Lab, Melodownz, Sola Rosa, King Kapisi, Tiki Taane, Che Fu, Warren Maxwell, State of Mind, Team Dynamite
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SPOTIFY
PRESS
Sunday Magazine, Sep 2017
George FM, Sep 2017
Mai FM, Sep 2017
NZ Girl, Sep 2017
NZ Herald, May 2017
Noisey, March 2017
Whats Good June 2016
The Wireless, May 2016
Sniffers, April 2016
Noisey, April 2016
Base FM, Turn it Up tune of the week, October 2015
Indie Shuffle, October 2015_
Taranaki Daily Times, October 2015
Aroha Harawira, George FM, July 2015
Kate Taylor, Muzic.net.nz, June 2014
Taranaki Daily Time 'Still On My Mind' EP
DISCOGRAPHY
S.O.M.M EP, Loop Recording Aotearoa, April 2016
IXL EP, Independent, May 2014
Take It From Me Single, Independant, Sept 2015
Still On My Mind Single & Video, Independant, Oct 2015
IXL EP, Independent, May 2014
Take It From Me Single, Independant, Sept 2015
Still On My Mind Single & Video, Independant, Oct 2015
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