Welsh sensation Duffy, tops the album charts this week with her phenomenal debut album ‘Rockferry’.

Her album and single are simultaneously breaking records in a startling year that Duffy looks set to make her own.

Watch Duffy – Mercy video:

Duffy stats:

‘Rockferry’

- #1 album this week.
- 60,000 copies sold in a single day.
- Amazon pre-orders were the second highest ever.
- Certified platinum (300,000 +) after two days.

“Mercy”

- Only the third single to go to #1 on downloads alone and the first UK artist to do this.
- Fifth best selling single of the year so far.
- Sold over 162,000 in three weeks.
- Highest weekly sales for a number one song this year.
* Best selling physical single last week.

Website

Received a record of hits this month, with 5,467,254 visiting www.iamduffy.com

Tour

- Sold out Shepherds Bush Empire in twenty minutes.
- All dates on debut and second National tour sold out.

Rockferry on amazon.co.uk

Duffy “Mercy” video link

Duffy on Myspace
Duffy Official Website

Currently on a triumphant Pigalle Club residency, Duffy plays London’s sold-out Bush Hall, March 6th, 2008. Capping off a nationwide UK tour, it’ll follow the Radio 2 A-list single “Mercy” (February 25th) and the eagerly anticipated debut LP ‘Rockferry’ (March 3rd).

Written by the 23 year-old with a variety of songwriters – including Bernard Butler, Jimmy Hogarth, Eg White and Steve Booker – ‘Rockferry’ is a 10-track masterclass. Propelled by her paramount voice and foundation-shaking delivery, it’s essential listening for 2008.

Watch Duffy – “Mercy” video:

Duffy – Rockferry LP on amazon.co.uk

Duffy Official Website

Duffy is possibly the most exciting prospect for the next year. Her ascent from the Llyn Peninsula to 2008’s pole position continues on February 25th, 2008 when the 23-year old artist releases her rapturous new single “Mercy”. A statuesque soul gem propelled by rich, torch song vocals, it’s the second track to be taken from the eagerly anticipated debut LP ‘Rockferry’, March 3rd, and seals a dynamic arrival.

A masterclass in mature, resonant pop, “Mercy’s” hook-laden bassline hails straight from the Motown canon. Written by Duffy with Steve Booker, who produced the track, it’s a highlight of her recent standout performances on BBC2’s Later with Jools Holland & Radio 2’s Music Club.

Watch Duffy performing “Mercy” on Later with Jools Holland video:

“Mercy” follows the critically acclaimed, Bernard Butler-produced debut single “Rockferry”, which was made Record Of The Week by both Jo Whiley & Edith Bowman at Radio 1.

Following live shows at London’s Royal Festival Hall (as special guest to The Magic Numbers) and Union Chapel, Duffy begins the New Year with a 4-week residency at London’s Pigalle Club – Jan 16th, 23rd, 30th & Feb 6th – before nationwide dates through February and March.

Previewing tracks from her forthcoming ‘Rockferry’ LP, Duffy’s live shows will also feature her impressive band – Toby Oyerinde (guitar), Tom Meadows (drums), Ben Epstein (Bass), Ayo Oyerinde (Keyboards), Jon Green (Guitar) and Josh McKenzie (Percissuion) – tickets available now.

Duffy winter 2008 tour dates

“A star in the making” – The Sun

“Remember Duffy – she will be the sound of 2008″ – Evening Standard

“The new soul-pop genius on the block” – Time Out

Duffy Official Website
Duffy on Myspace

Big news! The wonderful Duffy is playing a free gig at Rough Trade Shops in Ye Olde London Towne on 17 December, 2007.

This is going to be an acoustic set in the snug area of the shop – so no guest list needed. It would probably be good to get there early!

If you want to go to the gig, here’s the information:

Duffy Rough Trade East In-store
‘Dray Walk’
Old Truman Brewery
91 Brick Lane
London
E1 6QL
T: 020 7392 7788

Monday 17th December 2007, 2.00pm

Rough Trade Shops – In Store Gigs

Duffy’s latest single “Rockferry” was just released this week:

Duffy – Rockferry [7" VINYL] on amazon.co.uk

Watch “Rockferry” video

Watch video: Duffy and Bernard Butler in studio – “Syrup & Honey”

Rough Trade Shops Official Website

Duffy Official Website

Duffy has just announced a string of tour dates for early 2008.

Recently I reviewed her excellent single, “Rockferry” and personally think that Duffy is the cat’s meow.

There’s plenty of time to plan to go see her play live. I would think that there will be some sell out shows, so book early! This is a highly recommended show.

Duffy’s debut single “Rockferry” is available to download now and released as a 2-track 7″ vinyl December 3rd, 2007 on A&M.

Duffy winter 2008 tour dates:

Dates could be added or changed! Go to Duffy’s Official Website for the latest tour dates and information.

16 January – Pigalle, London (residency)
23 January – Pigalle, London (residency)
30 January – Pigalle, London (residency)
06 February – Pigalle, London (residency)
21 February – Thekla, Bristol
22 February – Ruby Lounge, Manchester
23 February – King Tuts, Glasgow
24 February – Cluny, Newcastle
26 February – Brudenell Social, Leeds
28 February – Clwb ifor Bach, Cardiff
1 March – Arts Centre, Aberystwyth, Wales
5 March – Central Station, Wrexham
7 March – Bodega, Nottingham
9 March – Academy, Oxford
10 March – Komedia, Brighton
11 March – Glee Club, Birmingham

Duffy Official Website

By: Jenny May – Band Weblogs

Duffy is the real deal and is the next big thing. There. I’ve said it. Finally someone has come along – new on the scene here in the UK – who has managed to send chills down my spine.

When I listen to Duffy’s new single, “Rockferry” I’m reminded of the recent trend of old school Serge Gainsbourg, Burt Bacharach and Phil Spector influenced songs and female singers that have been cropping up lately. There’s something different, though with “Rockferry”. It’s Duffy. Her voice is unique and endearing and from the very first note, the song starts off a winner.

With the help of producer Bernard Butler, together they have created a piece of music that could have come out of a 60’s time capsule. Instead, as a new single release out 19 November as a download/vinyl 7″ on 3 December 2007, “Rockferry” will be a welcome addition for radio listeners, and I would hope, will be added to many a radio playlist before the year’s end.

Watch Duffy – “Rockferry” video:

“Rockferry” video link

Duffy on Myspace

Duffy Official Website

By: Jenny May – Band Weblogs

The twist of fate that marks out a favourite son or daughter to rise from the depths of a small seaside community in the North of Wales is hard to fathom. Duffy seems to have been chosen to sing. From her earliest memories, she just knew her destiny. She was going to be a singer.

Watch “Rockferry” video + single review!

In August 2004, Duffy came to the attention of Rough Trade’s Jeannette Lee who became both her manager and her mentor. Just as Vicki Wickham guided Dusty Springfield to the best musical collaborations of the day; or Jerry Wexler and Ahmet Ertegun helped Aretha find her true voice in the Muscle Shoals Memphis studio; Rough Trade pointed Duffy in the direction of Bernard Butler in London’s Crouch End.

The fruit of their very first musical session is “Rockferry” which set the tone and musical direction of the album. Duffy spent the next couple years honing and developing her songwriting skills all the while discovering hidden musical gems that inspired her.

The results will be unveiled with her forthcoming album next year but for now we have the single “Rockferry” available to download from November l9th, 2007 and released as a 2-track 7″ vinyl December 3rd on A&M.

The Observer Music Monthly said of “Rockferry” – “it makes the hairs on the back of your neck prickle with it’s bewitching grace”.

Duffy says “There’s a side of me that’s trying to hold it together but then there’s a side of me that just wants to scream, run out onstage and say “I’m here!”

Watch Syrup & Honey video with Duffy and Bernard recording in the studio:

Duffy Syrup and Honey video link

Duffy Official Website