Live performance Ngaiire & I did at Open House earlier this month.  Merry Christmas & I hope you enjoy it.

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In just over a month of it being out, here are versions of Don’t You Think? that have been sent to me from all over (USA, Holland, South Africa, Australia, Switzerland… bananas!).  Blown away completely.

The creativity shown, and just the fact that people have taken time out of their day to do this, is really humbling.  So good man…  Check some of them out:

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Barry Southgate is a new Australian singer/songwriter and his single, Don’t You Think?, has just been released on iTunes everywhere this past week. His EP, Epitome, will be released 1st quarter of 2011, with LA photographer, Steven Taylor (John Mayer, Bruno Mars, Jordin Sparks, NeYo) doing the cover shoot next month.

Here is his single:

Source: Nu-Soul Magazine

South African native Barry Southgate (now based in Australia) first came to public attention as a top 24 contestant on Australia Idol a few years back, and has since gone on to work with some of the country’s most popular talent, including Guy Sebastian and Delta Goodrem.  He’s now focusing on his own career, recently self-releasing his first official single “Don’t You Think” and working on an EP for release in early 2011.

“Don’t You Think” has definite Bruno Mars vibes, but with a bit of a breezy island feel thrown in.  It’s a solid little pop number for an unsigned artist, and a nice indication of things to come from his EP.

Check it out below, and head on over to Barry’s official website to find out more about him.

Source: The Prophet Blog

Great news…

Hope 103.2 FM have just added Don’t You Think? to their playlist!

As I blogged before, NZ are already playing it, but this is the first Australian station to officially add my single.  So stoked aye :)…

If you love it, please request the song on their Facebook page, by clicking on the pic above.

Over 250 000 people listen to Hope 103.2 FM across Sydney every week.

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Recently got snapped by paparazzi while out hanging with my friend, Stan Walker, in Sydney.

Turns out some of those shots made their way into the latest issue of NZ Woman’s Day: Royal Engagement Souvenir Special Edition.  Hilarious (haha…).

Could have sworn we were barely cab-hailing for more than just a few minutes..?  The paps are sneaky!

Thanks Janet Shaw for the pic.

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Hey everyone, how are you?

Did an interview with global/cultural blog, EMBRACE YOU, earlier this week.

Click on the pics below for both parts:

Barry Southgate creates ‘a bed of harmonies’

Barry Southgate’s 10 Quickies

Enjoy!

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Here we have an up-and-comer from all the way down under. This would be Australian singer and songwriter, Barry Southgate, who just released his debut single, Don’t You Think? The single is lifted from Southgate’s upcoming EP entitled Epitome, slated for release in the first quarter of 2011. LA photographer, Steven Taylor (John Mayer, Bruno Mars, Jordin Sparks, Ne-Yo, etc…) will shoot the cover for the project next month.

Don’t You Think? is that simplistic organic sound made very popular by Jason Mraz. It’s not a carbon copy as Southgate’s has a unique style to him. Although the song is very cool and catchy, we want to hear more before we can have a solid opinion on him. But in the meantime, check out his official site HERE and purchase Don’t You Think? on iTunes.

Source: www.thecsperspective.com

Earlier this week I had the chance to call in & have a chat with Canadian writer, talk radio host & social media personality, Susan Sohn.

We discussed everything from my new single, Don’t You Think?, & upcoming EP, Epitome, to the state of music industry, growing up & ladies (haha…).

There are three parts in total, which you can find on my YouTube channel, here’s Part 1, enjoy!

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Hey hey…

A few months back I blogged about a series I was modeling for – shot by award winning Australian photographer & digital artist, Alexia Sinclair – called The Royal Dozen.

The series features twelve historical male monarchs.  My character was Hannibal.  Check it out:

The Royal Dozen Exhibition starts this coming Thursday night (November 26th), from 6-8pm at the Australian Centre For Photography.  It’s also free, so if you wanna check out this shot & the rest of the series in their full splendor, please come along ;)!

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Hey everybody!

In conjunction with the release of my new single, I’ve teamed up with Vegas Clothing to hold the “Don’t You Think? Sing-Off!” competition.

How it works is you record your own rendition of the single – whether it’s with full band, stripped down with acoustic guitar/piano, acapella, or even just singing along to the actual recording – and upload it to YouTube.  Mp3’s are accepted as well, but it would be preferable if they were uploaded to YouTube in video form.  You then e-mail your YouTube links (or videos & mp3’s) through to thebcsmovement@gmail.com.  Entries close December 20th, & the winning entry drawn on Christmas Eve will receive an exclusive prize pack including:

* A Barrington bow-tie.

* An autographed poster.

* Vegas Clothing merchandise.

This competition is open to EVERYONE.  Whether you’re actually an aspiring singer, or just think it would be fun to give a shot, it’s all welcomed.  It’s also open to both guys & girls of all ages (Vegas Clothing actually makes women’s merchandise now as well!).  Lastly, this is an international thing, so it doesn’t matter whether you live here in Australia or in the Amazon jungle.  As long as you have access to a camera & the internet, you’re good to go!

If you need to brush up on the lyrics/melody, click on the pic at the top of this article, it will take you straight to my song.  There you’ll find lyrics too.  Remember, entries close December 20, so warm up those vocal cords & get singing people!

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* Closing date EXTENDED…  New deadline TBA soon!

Hey all, hope everyone’s having a great week so far.

I recently did an interview with The Next Ish, a music/fashion/lifestyle blog.  You can check it out by clicking the image below:

Read away ;)…

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Hey everyone!

My brand new single, Don’t You Think?, has finally been released & is now available!!

It’s up for grabs at iTunes, CD Baby & all good music digital stores (◄— click on links to go directly to the stores).

Please spread the word & go get yourself a copy!

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Hey everyone.  Here’s the cover of my new single, Don’t You Think?, released in 2 weeks.  Excited.  It’s all happening :).

Photography: John Fick

Cover Art: Shaun Strydom

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Just found out that we have secured one of the biggest names in Pop, R&B & Hip Hop to master Epitome.

Introducing…  Tom Coyne.

This man has worked with some of the best in the business, including Michael Jackson, Usher, Maxwell, Beyonce, Britney Spears & P!nk.  The list just goes on & on aye.  Click on his name for more:

Tom Coyne

Wow…

I can’t even begin to express how excited, grateful & just happy I am today :).  YEs!

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