"A Better Life" is one with RJ Thompson in it!

Sometimes I go out and search for new music and sometimes I stumble across it.  It was actually a Facebook suggestion that led me to discover the talents of singer songwriter RJ Thompson.  RJ Thompson is from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, England and formerly released music as Richard John Thompson.  He began his career in music at the young age of 15 performing at gigs and open mic sessions around North East England.  It was after seeing U2 back in 2001 that he picked up his guitar and wrote his song, “Angel In The Undergrowth.”  He released his debut album “Hidden Daylight” in 2003 and his follow up album, “Illogical Life” was released in 2005.  In 2007 he released the “Acoustic Sessions EP” which took his career to the next level.

Over the years RJ Thompson has supported many artists including Midge Ure, Duke Special, Gabriella Cilmi, Ultravox, John Mayall and John Martyn amongst others.  He shines on stage and draws the audience in with his raw, true and heartfelt live performances.  His unique, fresh style enables him to cross over with ease from pop to rock to a twist of folk. He is most comfortable strumming an acoustic guitar wherever that may be.  Here are two tracks stripping RJ Thompson down to the bare bones and exposing his naked talent.

The Newcastle Sessions – Excuses to fall
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oGAmQYGUdNA&feature=relmfu

The Newcastle Sessions – You Have Me Surrounded
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UgTSeF0vcCY&feature=relmfu

His new single “A Better Life,” recorded at Abbey Road Studios is now available for download on iTunes http://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/a-better-life-single/id414879758?ign-mpt=uo%3D4
or you can watch the video here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C1ARNtw2VnI

If you like what you hear then by clicking “Like” on RJ’s Facebook page you will be rewarded with a free downloadable track:  Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/rjthompsonmusic

You can also visit his official website for all the latest news http://www.rjthompson.co.uk/

For new videos and live clips add him to your Youtube channel http://www.youtube.com/user/rjthompsonmusic

He’s talented, creative, passionate and I hope to hear a lot more from him in 2011 and beyond!