Ed Harcourt

Ed Harcourt (born Edward Henry Richard Harcourt-Smith, 14 August 1977,
Wimbledon, London, England) is an English singer-songwriter. To date, he has
released five studio albums, two EPs, and thirteen singles. His debut album,
Here Be Monsters, was nominated for the 2001 Mercury Prize. His music is
influenced by Tom Waits, Nick Cave, and Jeff Buckley, among ... read more

Watch: Interview

Interview video

Ed Harcourt speaks to Geoff Lloyd at Absolute Radio about being a 'bad egg,' his daughter Roxy, working with Tom Jones,...
→ Posted 3 June 2010 4.52pm — Comment on this

Watch: Live music

Live music video

Ed Harcourt joins us on Geoff's Hometime Show to play some live tracks. Includes the tracks 'Lustre' from his new album...
→ Posted 2 June 2010 5.19pm — Comment on this

Album Stream: Picture of Our Youth by David's Lyre

Make room between your Fionn Regan and Ed Harcourt records, and welcome David's Lyre into your world.... Read the full story on DrownedinSound.com
Posted 30 January 11.48am — Comment on this

New artist: Ren Harvieu

Manchester's answer to Shelby Lynne was about to duet with Nas … then she broke her spine. Now the future's bright againHometown: Manchester.The lineup: Ren Harvieu...
Posted 28 October 2011 5.05pm — Comment on this

"The eccentric & grizzled uncle I never had" - Ed Harcourt on Tom Waits

Our series of Tom Waits pieces continues with one of DiS' favourite songwriters on his favourite songwriter, Mr. Tom Waits... Read the full story on DrownedinSound....
Posted 7 July 2011 12.56pm — Comment on this

FRANK TURNER SELLS OUT BRIXTON ACADEMY

Two days before show day and all tickets for the enormodome that is Brixton 02 Academy have now Sold Out. Frank's biggest headline show to date with support from Ed Har...
Posted 10 December 2010 6.47pm — Comment on this

The Boy Who Trapped The Sun - New single : Dreaming Like A Fool released September 20

'Dreaming Like A Fool' is new single from The Boy Who Trapped The Sun. One of the standout tracks on his acclaimed debut album 'Fireplace', 'Dreaming Like A Fool' was ...
Posted 20 September 2010 5.27pm — Comment on this

New band of the day – No 865: Lauren Pritchard

If you're swayed by songs that contain echoes of classic Memphis R&B, then this white soul singer will doubtless appealHometown: Jackson, Tennessee.The lineup: Lauren Pri...
Posted 10 September 2010 5.00pm — Comment on this

Ed Harcourt - Lustre

He is as in touch with his emotions as ever, but has learned to temper his darker sentiments with more light-hearted compositions. It allows him to convey his confidence...
Posted 15 June 2010 8.09am — Comment on this

Ed Harcourt: Lustre | CD review

(Piano Wolf)You could get the wrong idea from the cover of Lustre, which depicts Harcourt, his wife and their young daughter huddled against an apocalyptic sky. The Susse...
Posted 11 June 2010 12.45am — Comment on this

Top songs

The 5 most played Ed Harcourt songs in the past year.

Played on

Absolute Radio stations playing songs by Ed Harcourt over the past year.

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