Kim Appleby | en

Kim was a member of the disco duo Mel & Kim in the 80's together with her sister Mel. When her sister died she released solo singles such as "Mama", "Don't Worry" and "G.L.A.D.". Her debut solo album 'Kim Appleby' was a big success in 1990. In 1993 she released her second album in Europe (except UK) called 'Breakaway'. In 1994 she teamed up with old Mel & Kim producers Stock & Aitken (Of SAW fame) and they wrote and produced her last hit 'Free Spirit' (the b-side featured a new version of her biggest hit and was called 'Don't...

Bryan John Appleby is a singer-songwriter and composer living in Seattle, WA. Appleby spent a winter and spring holed up with close friends in a Ballard warehouse banging pots, plucking strings, tapping mason jars, and plunking pianos. What emerged from these musical ramblings was the long-awaited debut full-length, Fire on the Vine. The album elaborates on his affinity for organic soundscapes and acoustic found sounds. And yet, the record remains accessible with lush, satisfying melodies. True to the approach taken with his first EP, Shoes for Men and Beasts, the songs are crafted carefully, with an emphasis on compelling lyrics....