Alexandra Legouix and the Sunflowers Press pack 2012

"Alexandra Legouix and The Sunflowers are a sophisticated but

accessible fusion of Latin, jazz and pop influences. We make

music that people can relate to on many different levels... think

about it... chill to it... dance to it... make love to it...Funky,

modern, relevant lyrics and tunes, set to a backing skillfully

provided by vastly experienced musicians"

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"Alexandra Legouix and The Sunflowers are a

sophisticated but accessible fusion of Latin, jazz and

pop influences. We make music that people can

relate to on many different levels... think about it...

chill to it... dance to it... make love to it...Funky,

modern, relevant lyrics and tunes, set to a backing skilfully provided by vastly

experienced musicians"

Winning BBC Introducing (Berkshire) in January 2010 helped launch Alexandra into the limelight and provided her with new and exciting opportunities. In April, Alexandra and her newly formed band (The Sunflowers!) played the BBC Introducing gig in Reading with much success - landing new gigs as a result and developing a bigger and more loyal fan base.

They then went on to perform on the main stage at the Inside:Outside Festival in Reading and headline both the Wokingham Food and Drinks Festival 2010 and Vivacity Festival 2010. As well as support from the BBC, they have received much press attention and recently have had featured articles in a number of local and national newspapers. They have been headline and support acts at many top venues including: The Troubadour, The Bedford,

Monto Water Rats, The Cobden Club, Café de Paris, RichMix for Jazz FM Radio to name a small few and their music is being played regularly on the radio in the UK, Europe and in South America and doing very well in Brazil! They released their EP 'FACEBOOK' in December 2010 and then their next EP ‘LET’S GO’ was released June 2011 and their third EP ‘RELAX! I WONT BITE… unless you want me to’ has recently been released on to iTunes and all other leading online distributors. They

have written an additional 6 songs that are being recorded this month. In July 2010 Alexandra was asked to present the very prestigious Miss Great Britain awards. This opened new doors in the presenting world and after being seen on Latin TV and Fame TV she was asked to present and host for many different events, festivals and fashion shows. In August she landed a regular TV job presenting on SKY TV – very exciting times indeed. And 2011 has continued in this vein. Alexandra is still number one in the Latin genre of Indie Charts after 10 weeks; they have just done a live interview and session on Bucks TV; a live recording for Imperial Radio; countless air plays now on various radio stations including Q Radio, Leicester HFM, Jazz FM, Awesome Radio, Sine FM, TD1, Preston FM, The Overflow, Pure 107, Leith FM, Women’s Radio, Heart FM Spain - to name but a few; a live show for JAZZ FM and Rich Mix; they have been performing at many festivals

including Reading, Wokingham, CityFest, Windsor; Farnham; and they have been interviewed/reviewed recently by Buzzin, Qmunicate Magazine, All Gigs, Acoustic Magazine, Spark Magazine, Woho Music, France Magazine, Fame Magazine, Butterfly Music, Ent Focus, Femmusic and many more. They will soon be heading to Spain to perform at the Heart FM THINK PINK CHARITY CONCERT (Oct 2011) too! Alexandra has also been presenting for McLaren F1 Racing at the awesome McLaren

Technology Centre interviewing Jenson and Lewis and discussing all things F1 and she

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has recently landed herself a new job presenting on Gems TV SKY755 which she will do

alongside her other

regular TV work.

REVIEWS

A refreshing change

These days it’s difficult to find something that isn’t completely synthesised on a computer, or recycled pop tunes. Due to this when I came across ‘Alexandra Legouix and the Sunflowers’, I found myself pleasantly

surprised. This past week I have found myself listening to music like Bob Marley and Otis Redding and was wandering where I could find something similar. Then as if in answer to

my thoughts I found this group in the depths of my inbox.

Now when you listen to them, you may find the link I made strenuous at best. To tell you the truth it is, but to me they share a similar feel to them that suits my current choice in music. When you look closer it is not so strange as they themselves said that they have ‘created a sophisticated but accessible fusion of Latin, jazz, soul, reggae and pop influences.’

It goes without saying that it will not suit everyone’s taste. No music ever does, but I believe that those with a more open mind will find this a pleasant change in direction from the mainstream music we currently have to listen to. I think I am safe in saying that this is a group that have found a style that suits themselves perfectly, and this will always be better than those who simply try to follow trends.

Having won BBC introducing in January the group have gone from one success to another gaining fans and support along the way. If this is any indication the music scene in 2011 will be taking an interesting turn. A turn that I am greatly looking forward to. This is yet another band that I have come across that I will be following with great expectations.

INDIELONDON: ALEXANDRA LEGOUIX & THE SUNFLOWERS – LET’S GO EP: Alexandra Legouix and the Sunflowers can proudly lay claim to delivering a sophisticated but accessible fusion of Latin, jazz, soul, reggae and pop influences. All are evident on their current EP, Let’s Go. Title track and lead single Let’s Go sets things

rolling in fine fashion, featuring some funky percussion, Latin influenced guitar, a jazzy but breezy vibe and the disarming vocals of Alexandra – who really should win your heart. It’s an ambitious blend, but a deeply satisfying one – the sense of fun they obviously had in recording it, translating well to the listener. The Latin vibe is maintained over Balcony of Wonders, which drops the kind of sultry sax interludes and slinky beats that give off the aura of a cool breeze on a hot day. Lola, on the other hand, drops some fantastic, Cuban-style percussion (complete with maracas) and a playful vocal to match the teasing lyrics, and some subtle Spanish guitar licks. The remainder of the EP is similarly fun, flirty and impressive – thereby confirming Alexandra Legouix & the Sunflowers as an act to keep your eye on! Available as a download Rating: 4 out of 5

“A future star… set for Hollywood’s Walk of Fame” Wokingham Times

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“Alexandra’s voice delivers… she emanates song writing skill…excellent” Review by Pruneau

MAGAZINE

EP:Let's Go

Alexandra Legouix's at times breathy vocals meld into a sultry soul funk has had the audacity to go out and pull a set of Latin rhythms. "Let's Go" is populated with the sort of characters that get you shot on the floor of Brazilian night clubs and then die of broken hearts. Alexandra possess a voice that oozes sex appeal, the sort of voice that'll bed you and then take your wallet as it walks out your flat and nicks your neighbours milk on the way past. As

an ep, it's worth buying to hear the high groove satire that she signs off the EP with, "Facebook"

TALENT SCENE

“Now to 2010. Only in February and already

Alexandra has had good news. Last month Alexandra won ‘BBC Introducing’ with her track ‘Drawing Me’. “BBC Introducing is the brand for new music programmes across the BBC showcasing unsigned, self-signed and other emerging musical talent primarily from the UK”. This puts Alexandra in the running

to be chosen to play on the BBC Introducing stage at major festivals such as Reading, Glastonbury and the like - a major success that has provoked more interest from industry majors. Production and writing team, Red Rhythm - who have worked with artists like Ashanti, Aaliyah, Sting, Liberty X, Run DMC, Sean Paul, Leona Lewis, and are currently in collaboration with Pussycat Dolls own and ‘Got to Dance’ judge, Kimberly Wyatt – are keen to get Alexandra into the studio to write new tracks and have shown a massive support for her and her future career.”

GAYDAR NATION interviews Alexandra Legouix…

As gorgeous Alexandra Legouix gets set to release the EP Let’s Go with her band The Sunflowers, we spoke to her about love, sex,

music and dancing in London fountains.

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So tell us a bit about the new EP Let’s Go – what can we expect? 'Let’s Go' is the title track from our newest EP. It is a sexy, groovy number that gets you moving to the beat, inspired by the feeling created when people experience passion and new romance. We all know how fun that bit is! I absolutely love performing it for this reason as it invokes real feeling for me and I have been told that listeners often feel the same way - hopefully you will too!

'Balcony of Wonder' was one of the first tracks we wrote as The Sunflowers. Martyn's (co-writer) skill on the guitars took me to that tranquil place - often felt when you are sitting on the balcony on a warm summers evening with a good G 'n' T - and inspired me to write rolling lyrics about life.

What are you most proud of about the EP?

I really feel the mood of the songs has been captured perfectly. Even though I am biased, I truly believe that when people put the album on they go, "Ah yeah, I can relate to this, relax to this, feel to this and dream to this - or even make love to this!", which is exactly what The Sunflowers music is all about.

What was it like to record? We work very closely with a fantastic producer called Dave Ecclestone at Hill Valley Studios in High Wycombe. The equipment there is world class and Dave really takes the time with us to get the feeling right. Therefore studio days are great - very productive, very enjoyable and we often have a really good laugh together during the process too which is very important. Find out more at www.hillvalleystudios.co.uk.

What’s in store for the crowd at a live performance? Our live shows really are where The Sunflowers get a chance to shine. The standard of our musicians is very high and because we put so much work into getting our tracks

slick, the quality of our performances is often very high.

We are often told by audience members that we took them on a journey through different emotions and they always leave on a high, having got up and had a good old dance and a giggle, especially to the comedic reggae song we always perform as a show closer - 'Facebook'. It's also available on iTunes and all distributors.

"I truly believe that when people put the album on they go, 'Ah yeah, I can relate to this, relax to this, feel to this and dream to this - or even make love to this!', which is exactly what The Sunflowers music is all about."

What would be your fantasy gig? Our dream is to play this year at Glastonbury. It really would be a dream gig for us. We are so well suited to the festival scene. We did some good festivals last year and

we have already been asked to play at the same ones this year, but we are really

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holding out hopes that we will get to perform on the BBC Introducing stage at Glasto, having won this accolade in 2010.

When did you first realise you had musical talent?

From a very young age, I was dancing around the living room. I was obsessed with Cats the musical and would endlessly sing numbers from the show for my parents. This passion for performing continued throughout school and I took up drama and dance. In fact, that is about all I cared about at school!

Then after doing Performing Arts at college level, I auditioned for a number of theatre schools. I chose to go to Redroofs Theatre School because that was where one of my idols - Kate Winslet - had trained and I hoped to follow in her showbiz footsteps. Since then, I haven’t looked back. I dedicate my life and soul to performing and will never do anything else.

I am also a regular presenter (Sky869, Cohesive TV, Miss GB to name a few) and so I am one of the few lucky enough to say that performing is my full time career - but it has not come easy! Ambition, hard work, passion and dedication are my life

words.

What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given? If at first you don't succeed, try, try again! And also to stay confident. A good friend and top producer, Cliff Randall (Red Rhythm Studios), said to me last year that positivity is key in this industry. People can sense negativity and desperation a mile off and they encourage negative outcomes.

Positivity breeds positive things. I have always considered myself to be fairly positive but he opened up some new thought doors for me and it really worked. A big, honest smile and love of life goes a long, long way.

"It is nice to be around guys who will actually have a good dance and a laugh with me rather than the stuffy straight guys!"

Do you hit the gay clubs much on a night out? Actually, I do quite a lot. Most of my closest male friends are gay and so I often join them at various different clubs in town. It is always a great laugh. It is nice to be around guys who will actually have a good dance and a laugh with me rather than the stuffy straight guys!

Finish the sentence: A good night out starts with... A Gin and Tonic, some great music and some great friends.

It ends with...

Dancing in the fountains, fully clothed, and laughing with friends at 6am in central London whilst watching the sun rise. Trust me. I did this pretty much every morning after a night out last summer! Amazing fun!

It’s our round – what are you having? Good, I'm glad it's your round, I am far too skint at the moment! [Laughs]. I would like a G 'n' T please. Or if you can

make one well, I'd love a Mojito!

What comes first for you – sex or love? I am meant to say love, aren't I? But it's never the case! And anyway, love takes years to develop properly and you need the other bit to deepen the love bit! I have to keep practising while I'm waiting for the 'love' bit too, right? [Smiles].

When the phone rings, who do you hope is calling? Hmm, at the moment, I'm hoping it will be a call to tell me that we have been selected to play at Glastonbury 2011. It is always in my vision.

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What are your plans for the EP and beyond? Well, we hope our worldwide fan base will continue to grow. We have great things happening at the moment. 'Let's Go' has been selected for the Coffee Jazz album and also as the theme tune to a new holiday show that is in the running for

commissioning from Channel 4.

We have an interview and live lounge coming up at Jazz FM, BBC Three Counties and Imperial College radio stations, a TV interview with Bucks TV, and we have many live gigs and festivals in the pipeline. Fingers crossed that 2011 will be an even bigger success than 2010 was.

Anything to add? We hope you enjoy! Please do keep an eye on our sites and get in touch. We love to hear from our listeners and we will always reply to messages.

Follow your dreams. We did and it really is paying off.

Let's Go, the new EP from Alexandra Legouix and The Sunflowers, is released on 28 February 2011. Find out

more at www.alexandralegouix.biz.

Author: Bree Hoskin

BUBBLE EYE interviews Alexandra Legouix

Who are you and where are you?

I’m Alexandra Legouix - singer/songwriter for Alexandra Legouix and the Sunflowers!!

I’m currently sitting in the green room at one of my many random jobs. I present part

time on SKY869 so that’s where I am this evening.

How are your tea / coffee making skills?

Amazing. Literally, I think I’m really good... at making tea in particular...

Can you be relied on to turn up on time?

Hmmm... debatable!! I’m RUBBISH at getting anywhere on time... I work on live TV so I

have to get there half an hour early... This is a good thing else I’d always miss the start

probably... Trouble is that even where I leave extra early something will happen that will

mean Ill end up being late...

What do you often eat for breakfast?

Rice crispies at the moment. I go through 3 monthly cycles for breakfast it seems. Last

cycle was Oatabix; before that porridge... I’m drawing to a close on the ricecrispies front

though actually... not sure what will be next...

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Have you seen incidents which made you laugh out loud?

Regularly... I can’t think of any right now though.. but definitely yes... ill add it later if I

can think of a recent one...

What was the last book you read?

Ben Elton - Popcorn... I’m a bit late on the Ben Elton thang... Enjoyed it though...

What is your favourite piece of clothing?

Hmmm... I guess my corset would have to be up there... I have 4 corsets that I wear for

gigs... They are definitely the most flattering item of clothing... suck it all in ;-)

Which ancient place would you like to go?

I went to Pompeii and that was amazing so I’d like to see some more... The Ellora

Caves in India look really cool... and Machu Picchu I really want to go to...and I have yet

to go to the Taj Mahal.. it’s all there on the bucket list :-)

If Hollywood made a movie about your life, whom would you like to see play

the lead role as you?

Angelina Jolie. Without question.

Would you be the office gossip or the hard working type who likes to stay late

to get the job done?

What’s an office???

Who was the worse boss you had?

I haven’t had any that have been too bad to be honest... In fact I think I’ve been quite

lucky and always had ones that I can party with.. Or at least have a real human

conversation with...

The Sunflowers release single

January 10, 2011

BBC Berkshire favourite –

Alexandra Legouix & the

Sunflowers are building on the success they had

in 2010 by releasing single Let’s Go on iTunes.

And they are aiming to release an album by the

spring.

Alexandra was doing pretty well on her own and then she got

together with a band of merry men to complete The

Sunflowers line-up.

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The

single should

have been

ready now, but recording had to be postponed because Hill Valley Studio was cut off by the snow.

Recording is currently being rescheduled and they are now hoping to get the

new single out later this month.

Alexandra and the band have picked up many new followers, including listeners

of Radio Neo (which broadcasts to New York, Chicago and Los Angeles via the internet) after the new track Balcony of Wonder was added to their JazzCity

programme playlist.

THE SUNFLOWERS ARE VERY SOCIAL…

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THE SUNFLOWERS

ARE CURRENTLY

BEING

REGULARLY PLAYED ON THE FOLLOWING RADIO

STATIONS:

BBC Berkshire

Q Radio

Leicester HFM

Jazz FM

Awesome Radio

Sine FM

TD1

Preston FM

The Overflow

Pure 107

Leith FM

Women’s Radio

Heart FM Spain

Butterfly Music

Last FM

107 FM

Marlow FM

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…to name a few!

RELEASED TRACKS – available at iTunes, amazing, spotify and all other major online distributors

FACEBOOK EP

LOLA

FACEBOOK

LET’S GO EP

BALCONY OF WONDER

LET’S GO

LOLA

WHAT’S THE FUN

FACEBOOK

ALEXANDRA LEGOUIX EP

WHITE DOVE

JOHNNY SAILOR BOY

RELAX! I WONT BITE… UNLESS YOU WANT ME TO

LOLA REMIX

JEALOUSY

PERFECTLY ENTWINED

TIME TO GO

LOLA RADIO EDIT

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IN PRODUCTION

We have 6 further tracks in development

For more details on bookings,

upcoming gigs, news, album releases or any further details please keep an eye on our

website or contact With Panache Agency, Events & PR

www.alexandralegouixandthesunflowers.com

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07500 808 907

We look forward to hearing from you!

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2012 UPDATE!

The ‘RELAX! I WONT BITE… unless you want me to’ EP is doing

fantastically well and within one month of its release in December 2011 it

has been played on around 30 UK radio stations gaining Alexandra Legouix and the Sunflowers a bigger fanbase; 5th on the ReverbNation

Jazz charts for London, UK; and a nomination for the Latin section of the

AIM Awards in LA on 10th Feb; and after 20 weeks they are still number 1

in the Indie Charts, London!

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