Review: Scarlette Fever: Helena EP

<p>Whenever I approach a music review, I tend to firstly think of who the singer reminds me of... that proved difficult with Scarlette Fever. There’s something of the Alanis Morissette about her new EP, a smidgeon of Tori Amos too. Her lyrics have some thought to them, not the usual bubble gum chart fodder, her sound is both brash and polished.</p> <p>By Chris jones | 8th August 2014</p><p></p><p> </p><p><img src="http://www.thegayuk.com/communities/8/004/009/928/388/images/4612847389.jpg" width="460" height="460" alt="Scarlette Fever - Helena" title="Scarlette Fever - Helena"/></p> <p></p><p>Produced by the genius behind Neneh Cherrys latest, and Amy Winehouse, Groove Armada and</p><p>Massive Attack, this EP marks something of a change of direction for Scarlette, but the subject</p><p>matter of the title track is that well worn and familiar theme of love, lust and all the stuff in-between!</p><p>As Scarlette says, it's about finally understanding what all the fuss, that Shakespeare made, was</p><p>about.</p><p></p><p>Scarlette has had several releases, and has spent 2014 so far touring and writing. And she</p><p>doesn't shy away from remixing her work either, having recently worked with Rudedog, 7th Heaven</p><p>and Jason Nevins amongst others.</p><p></p><p>She's earned her place with the tours she's done, supporting Lisa Stansfield and Caro Emerald</p><p>amongst others, and god knows it makes a refreshing change to hear someone who can sing,</p><p>actually sing without the help of any electronics!</p><p></p><p>It’s also encouraging to listen to someone new that hasn't had a the “helping hand” of a talent</p><p>show, hasn't been plastered over our screens for weeks on end and had their private lives</p><p>scrutinised by the tabloids. Scarlette is who she is, no if’s, buts or maybes - she's one hell of a</p><p>talent, and you’ll hear much more of her.</p><p></p><p>She also does her fair share of good work too! Scarlette is now an ambassador for Fresh2o,</p><p>taking her place alongside Will Smith, Janet jackson and Lily Cole, amongst others, using their</p><p>mission to reduce poverty, improve health by ensuring clean water is available for drinking and</p><p>sanitation across the globe.</p><p></p><p>Her EP comes out 21st September and will be available on iTunes and other platforms.</p><p>She is also playing live at Hoxton Bar & Grill on 9th September so go see her if you can</p><p><a href="http://www.scarlettefever.co.uk/">www.scarlettefever.co.uk</a></p><p></p><p> </p><p></p><p> </p>