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 (2013)
BLK&WHT (2016–present)
Associated acts

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

His recent writing credits include Kylie Minogue, Snakehips and AlunaGeorge, 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]

Tom co-wrote and featured on XYconstant's single, "Do It Well", released on FFRR Records/Parlophone in September 2015.[12] The track was featured on several 'Best of 2015' lists,[13][14][15] eventually being nominated[16] for the 2016 Popjustice £20 Music Prize, an annual prize awarded by music website Popjustice, recognising the best British pop single of the previous year.

In November 2015, 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.[17]

Tom released his first full EP, LEFT on BLK&WHT records on 4 November 2016, featuring work with frequent collaborators MNEK and GRADES.[18]

Aspaul frequently cites the work of Rodney Jerkins, Janet Jackson and Jennifer Lopez amongst his main influences.[19] He continues to write for other artists, co-writing upcoming releases for Karen Harding,[20] and AlunaGeorge.

Discography

Singles

As lead artist

Title Year Album
"Indiana" 2013 non-album single
"Good Together" 2014 Revelation
"Never Complaining" 2016 LEFT EP
"Burnt Out"
Year Title Peak chart positions
UK
2015 "Better By Your Side"[21]

(Aeble featuring Tom Aspaul)

 —
"Do It Well"[22]

(XYconstant featuring Tom Aspaul)

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EPs

Title Album details
LEFT

Mixtapes

Title Album details
Revelation

Songwriting Credits

Year Title Artist Album Credits
2014 "Feels So Good" Kylie Minogue Kiss Me Once Writer, backing vocals
2015 "Those Girls" Karen Harding Say Something EP Co-writer
"Better By Your Side" (featuring Tom Aspaul) Aeble - Co-writer, vocals
"Working Girl"[23] Little Boots Working Girl Co-writer
"Do It Well" (featuring Tom Aspaul) XYconstant - Co-writer, vocals, vocal producer
"Just Another Face"[24] (featuring M.O) Hardsoul & Dirty Freek - Co-writer
2016 "Shame"[25] Alex Newell POWER EP
"Let U Know" (featuring Zilo) Wilfred Giroux -
"Mediator"[26] AlunaGeorge I Remember
"Never Letting Go" (featuring Taya) Zac Samuel & Moon Willis -
"Want U To Hate Me" LIZ Cross Your Heart
"Burn Break Crash" [27] Aanysa X Snakehips -

Awards and nominations

Year Nominee/Work Award Result
2016 "Do It Well" (featuring Tom Aspaul) Popjustice £20 Music Prize[28] Nominated

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. ↑ "Release information - Do It Well ft Tom Aspaul". Music House. Retrieved 12 August 2016.
  13. ↑ "The Top 45 Singles Of 2015". Popjustice. Retrieved 12 August 2016.
  14. ↑ Corner, Lewis. "The 15 most underrated songs released in 2015". Digital Spy. Retrieved 12 August 2016.
  15. ↑ Stern, Bradley. "The Top 50 Singles of 2015". MuuMuse. Retrieved 12 August 2016.
  16. ↑ "The 2016 Popjustice Twenty Quid Music Prize". Popjustice. Retrieved 12 August 2016.
  17. ↑ "A Night of New Music with Radio 2's Jo Whiley". BBC Music. BBC. Retrieved 24 November 2015.
  18. ↑ "Tom Aspaul releases new mini-album "Left" online". Hamada Mania. Retrieved 11 November 2016.
  19. ↑ 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.
  20. ↑ "The 405 meets Karen Harding". The 405.
  21. ↑ "Aeble - Better By Your Side". HUH Magazine. March 2015.
  22. ↑ Herr, Lindsay. "XYconstant debuts new track "Do It Well" Ft. Tom Aspaul [Premiere]". Earmilk. Earmilk. Retrieved 3 September 2015.
  23. ↑ "Little Boots Discusses 'Working Girl'". July 2015.
  24. ↑ "'Just Another Face'".
  25. ↑ Bassett, Nick. "Alex Newell – POWER [EP Stream]". Chart Shaker. Chart Shaker. Retrieved 23 February 2016.
  26. ↑ "AlunaGeorge unleash new song "Mediator"". Hamadamania. Retrieved 8 November 2016.
  27. ↑ Ali, Jon. "Snakehips Introduce Aanysa On Summery Debut 'Burn Break Crash'!". Jon Ali. Retrieved 8 November 2016.
  28. ↑ "The 2016 Popjustice Twenty Quid Music Prize". Popjustice. Retrieved 5 August 2016.
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