Ike Moriz (En)

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)

  Vicky Smith, Matchbox Records, London, UK, 01.10.02,  review of Ike Moriz's 'Fall Into the Sun' (EP/single, London, UK): Staying in true English guitar pop mode we move onto a very new and fast rising star  IKE   MORIZ  (originally from Cape Town/SA). This enigmatic solo artist delivers the bright and poppy classic "Fall into the sun". This song was recorded with Steve Kent who has in the past worked with George Michael ( yes from Wham). This song is not Club Tropicana but a very poppy and especially catchy song reminiscent of Ike's hero Bowie and a bit like Suede vocally also. Saying that the main strength to this song is the unstoppable and extremely catchy and warm chorus. This very well produced song also comes packed with everything from a string  section on the chorus to dreamy shimmering guitars and falsetto Brett Anderson could never have reached . It also boasts a very uplifting feeling and once you've heard it ...

Matchbox Recordings, London, UK, 01.09.02, review of Ike Moriz's debut single/EP 'Fall Into the Sun' (Mosquito Records London): New solo artist IKE MORIZ releases this great new three track EP. "Fall Into The Sun" EP was produced at  Tin Pan Alley studios by Steve Kent, who has previously worked  with George Michael. Drawn to Ike’s surprising mix of enigmatic  lyrics and catchy melodies, Steve strengthened this paradox  by adding deceptively simple guitar hooks. Based in London, Ike is of South African/German descent. His new style has emerged from his diverse musical experiences, fronting bands in Cape Town, Rotterdam and Hamburg, usually performing his own material. This EP features the title track " Fall into the sun" with it's extremely catchy and bright chorus and Bowie/Suede Esq. feel. Expect loads of falsetto and heartfelt vocals and lyrics from this new class A entertainer. For full tracklisting click above.