A hard-hitting electro anthem for finding love and holding onto it, laced with sincere sentiments and bubbling with retro synth sounds, If You Found Love (released 18th June) a co-write by London producer Phil Whitehead and acclaimed singer Christopher Haul recalls the best of 80’s and 90’s electro-pop music beginning the emergence an exciting new collaboration on its release this summer.
Whitehead is somewhat of an enigma, stepping out from a musical theatre background into pop whilst Haul who’s distinctive vocal also features on the single is already well and truly in the limelight with his acclaimed EP Something’s Changed being featured on ITV’s This Morning and having modelled in major campaigns for Ted Baker, Perry Ellis, Virgin Media and Lucozade. It was an advertisement in The Stage magazine that bought the two from seemingly different paths together. Their collaboration, produced at London’s legendary Smokehouse Studios is built on this contrast to find nuances in their music that are both flamboyant and dazzling yet sensitive, deep and touching on emotions for a heart breaking yet upbeat affair.
‘You’ve got to treasure it, grab onto it’ describe the lyrics, in a yearning for living in the present moment. If you fall in love you should cherish it and hold onto it. It’s a track that would feel at home in a nightclub and likewise in a more introverted melancholic headspace, with layers that can feel as deep as you let them. The video for the single sees Haul in London, perhaps reflecting on love or searching for it amongst London’s top landmarks. Parliament, Carnaby Street, The Tower of London and more become rocked with vibrant colours and moods, reminding us of the vibrancy and multi-cultural essence of our very own capital.
Tour Dates:
17th June- Barcelona Pride Festival
14th July- Croydon Festival, London
28th July- Hamburg Theater
For now check out Something’s Changed below!
We managed to catch up with the artist as he spoke about his upcoming single and more!
How pumped are you for the release of If You Found Love?
I am very pumped for the release. It has been a fun journey making this song and to put it out for people to listen to is such an exciting time!
Can you tell something about the track no one else knows?
The track it’s self was written in about half an hour. There are two versions too.
Will you be releasing an EP/Album this year?
I have recently just release my debut EP called Something’s Changed. It has been a bit of a rollercoaster and things are going really well.
If you could work with any band on a new song, who would it be and why?
I would love to work with Coldplay, they have some amazing songs which have been very successful in Europe and America. I would love to work with Sia too. She has some huge pop songs which you can’t help sing along to!
What do you get up to in your spare time when not working on music?
In my spare time I like to relax with friends and travel. I have just got back from Morocco after performing out there but I decide to stay longer and relax. I am also working on my own clothing brand called ‘House Of Haul’ which I hope to launch in the next couple of months.
What was the first gig you ever went to?
The first ever gig I went to was the Steriophonics at Margam Park. It was a great concert!
You’ve got a few festivals coming up, do you prefer playing festivals than live gigs?
I do love festivals especially when the weathers on point as there is a feeling of everybody is on good energy which can feel on the stage. Live gigs are great too.
Have you got any tour plans for this year?
I am currently in the negotiation stages of touring Germany as part of a show touring with Semmel Concerts. I did it in February and it was very intense but a great experience.