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emotional touch as much as its terrifying moments. Its climactic scene is soundtracked by If I Go, I’m Goin, released independently by Colorado singer/songwriter Gregory Alan Isakov in 2009. Its plaintive folk strumming certainly matches the show’s eerie atmosphere.
“I love it when the songs are a good fit for the visual arts and film worlds,” says Isakov, who recently released new album Evening Machines via Dualtone.
SYNC STORY Over the hill: The Haunting Of Hill House and (below) Gregory Alan Isakov
THE HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE/GREGORY ALAN ISAKOV BY BEN HOMEWOOD
In what’s proving to be a very busy season for TV syncs, Netflix series The Haunting Of Hill House surely takes the crown for the most chilling show. Director Mike Flanagan specialises in horror (and hails from Salem), and this modern rework of Shirley Jackson’s 1959 novel has been widely praised for its
“It makes me elated as a writer to be part of the show” Gregory Alan Isakov
“It makes me elated as a writer to be a part of it. I’m really glad to be included at such an important moment in the show. It makes me happy to know the song is useful.” Thanks to some significant Shazam action, Isakov can surely expect an intensified reaction when he plays it live on next month’s UK tour, which kicks off on December 4 at O2 Shepherds Bush Empire in London.
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Spot: The Haunting Of Hill House Title: If I Go, I’m Goin Artist: Gregory Alan Isakov Writers: Gregory Alan Isakov/J Wagner/John Elliott Master/Publisher: Suitcase Town Music Music Supervisor: Paramount Production Company: Paramount Television/Amblin Television created for Netflix Director: Mike Flanagan Composers For Series: The Newton Brothers Air Date: 12/10/18
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L Devine THIS WEEK’S HOTTEST BRAND NEW ACT
KEY TRACK: Nervous LABEL: Warner Bros MANAGEMENT: Major Influence TWITTER: @LDevineMusic
WHO: Twenty-one-year-old newcomer Olivia Devine, who goes by L Devine to avoid confusion with a porn star who shares her name.
WHAT: Pop, pure and simple. L Devine is signed to Warner Bros, who will no doubt be seeking to propel the Whitley Bay-born singer to Dua Lipa levels of stratospheric importance.
WHERE: Devine was born in the North East but moved to London to follow her musical dream.
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A DEVINE INTERVENTION? Good one. And yes, L Devine has 2019 in her sights. She released the Growing Pains EP a year ago, and the Peer Pressure mixtape and film is out this week. Recent track Nervous, complete with a sleek, LA-filmed video by Emil Nava, laid down an impressive marker.
WHAT ELSE DO I NEED TO KNOW? Devine originally wanted to be a songwriter, and has been honing her craft for a few years now. Sessions with a cast including John Hill (MIA, Rihanna) and Ian Kirkpatrick (Dua Lipa) have shaped a powerful, relatable sound.
WATCH OUT, THEN? Start the Devine-al countdown!
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