Charlotte O'Connor is set to release the single ‘Addicted' via Quiksilver's Drop In Music on May 14th 2012.  This will be the first single taken from Charlotte's forthcoming as yet untitled EP, set for a late summer/early autumn release.
 
Having released her debut album ‘For Kenny' in March of 2012, Charlotte has been eager to get back into the studio to record some of the new tracks she has written since finishing For Kenny. When she is not playing shows, Charlotte will be holed up in Quiksilver's recording studio in the south west of France, a stones throw from the beach.
Despite her folky, soulful sound, Charlotte admits that her musical influences are far reaching. Growing up in Blackburn with a half-Malawian/half-Indian mum and an Irish father, she was exposed to all kinds of sounds.
'My dad was in the Merseybeats for a while and he was even on Top of the Pops. He was very involved in the Liverpool music scene, so he has taught me a lot. And on my mum's side were the old soul records she used to love playing. So the house was always filled with music, be it James Taylor, Aretha Franklin or Talking Heads. I was also in love with Freddie Mercury when I was younger! He was my idol, and still is. I take so many different genres on board, but my own sound is romantic and fun, with a lot of energy.'
She continues: 'Addicted is one of my favourite tracks to play live, and is about me liking somebody but not wanting to admit it'. Charlotte filmed the video for Addicted in one day, across her hometown.


Quik ID Test

Favorite Song?
Joni Mitchell's Case of You, Prince 1999, Queen Bohemian Rhapsody.

Favorite movie?
I don't just have one. My favorite movies are The Wedding Singer, Step Brothers, Edward Scissorhands, Caroline, and Leon.

Favorite Place to Travel?
I really wanna get back to Malawi where my mums from. It's a nightmare to get to, but the place is just beautiful.

Favorite Quote?
You make your own luck, life is not a rehearsal.

Favorite City?
Manchester, Leeds

Most memorable night out?
I went to watch Chic, and they pulled me up on stage where I got to dance with Nile Rodgers and his amazing band. This was by far one of the best experiences ever!

Person you'd most like to meet?
I would love to meet Freddie Mercury or David Byrne.

Go-To Outfit?
At the moment Quiksilver's Retro Wave Parka from the Autumn 2011 collection, a pair of leather leggings and a white cotton shirt. It's still cold in the UK so I am layering up!

What/who inspires you?
My family always inspires me. Music wise, Alicia Keys.

What you are currently working on?
I am doing a lot of singing gigs to promote my new album For Kenny, writing a lot of songs for my forthcoming EP and getting ready for the Festival season !

If you could have one wish what would it be and why?
I would wish for four more wishes, that way I could wish for more things!

Favorite Past time?
Spending time with my family and friends.

If you weren't doing what you were doing now, what would you be doing?
Writing songs for other artists, or I would try to take up acting.

charlotteoconnor.com