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  Tony Bates, 3WBC 94.1 FM, Victoria, Australia, May 2003,  review of Ike Moriz's 'You Could' (EP/single, Mosquito Records London, London, UK) "Ike Moriz, fresh from South Africa, based in London now, has a great debut album out. Top-notch songs, without being either retro or pretentious; instantly memorable leaving you wanting more.  So now we know where David Bowie gained his influence from !"

David Bowie , New York, USA, March 2003,  review of Ike Moriz's 'You Could' (EP/single, Mosquito Records London, London, UK) David Bowie voted  YOU COULD  "SONG OF THE WEEK"  at  www.davidbowie.com !! (18.3.03).  He also made the live-version of Ike's  STILL   "SONG OF THE WEEK"   (11.3.03)!!

Matchbox Recordings , London, UK, March 2003 ,  review of Ike Moriz's 'You Could' (EP/single, Mosquito Records London, London, UK) "You Could" is the second single from  number 1 Matchbox artist IKE MORIZ . This catchy and dreamy pop gem has already been played on 50 radio stations worldwide and has charted in South Africa, Holland and the UK . This single features a new track "Visionary" and a Radio edit of "Drowning". Ike was also recently  voted for 'best song'  by Davidbowie.com. He delivers a poppy, radio friendly song with lots of Suede/Bowie esq.  glamour and hit potential . "You Could" is an infectious, melodic and melancholy Indie-pop classic." (MR)

Spinzone , John Kruscek, Pennsylvania, USA, February 2003, r eview of 'You Could' Hip-ometer Rating ~ 9.8 Ike Moriz - "You Could EP"  This is the second release by my friend Ike Moriz, a now London based South African. This takes right from where the last single left off (same cover too) but I think he really finds himself on this new single. The title track is a dreamy Bowie-like soundscape meets Oasis and it melds all the hooks of those two genres to perfection. It really ought to be climbing charts someplace. The second track,  Visionary  is actually a grungy outing, coming close to being like Nine Inch Nails with better vocals. (I would say he reminds me of a cross between Bowie and Peter Murphy of Bauhaus fame). It's got chirping, edgy guitar and a very black but sexy feel to it. The last track is a remix of the song  Drowning  from his last single, and I don't have the time or inclination to see how different they are. It sounds a little different I thin

  Magic Mushroom Records , Holland, January 2003 This month on Magic Mushroom Records Review: IKE MORIZ   You Could | Visionary | Drowning (radio edit) Written by Ike Moriz, Recorded at Tin Pan Alley Studios & Motion Studios, London A while ago we came in contact with Ike Moriz, a London based singer/songwriter. He sent us his latest CD-single called  YOU COULD , recorded at Tin Pan Alley Studios, and released by Mosquito Records & Matchbox Recordings London. With this new release Ike shows that he' s very capable of writing catchy pop tunes. The title song YOU COULD is a relaxed pop song with a nice melody to it. Ike's vocals on this song are very strong. We think this song has hit potential !!! The second song  VISIONARY  starts of with strong guitar chords and an aggressive drum pattern. Again the vocals are spot on! When you play this song, please turn up the volume, it really kicks ... Our favourite song on this CD is DROWNING. This sixties-like tune is right up ou

G.J. Barclay, Soundwave FM, Napier, New Zealand, January 2003,   review of Ike Moriz's 'You Could' (EP/single, Mosquito Records London, London, UK) "We have the song "You Could" in our daily play lists, and the comments received back over the past two weeks have been positive.  From our point of view: Another well composed and presented track promising a stronger future for Ike. Great style with a positive attitude coming through in the track as it is heard!" 

Charlotte F., Radio Sirup, Siegen, Germany,January 2003 ,  review of Ike Moriz's 'You Could' (EP/single, London, UK) "In December we did get a copy of "You Could" and I really liked it. The tracks are fresh, they rock, and they are exactly the type of music we usually play. That's why we'll of course announce and play them."

Mike Williams, Vanguard Online, Sheffield, UK, January 2003 ,  review of Ike Moriz's 'You Could' (EP/single, London, UK): " You Could  is the second single in recent times from Ike Moriz. It's a gently strummed indie track, something between Pulp and David Bowie. The power of Moriz's voice and his ability to hit just the right notes are the outstanding features (...)."