{"id":19532,"date":"2018-01-10T16:34:44","date_gmt":"2018-01-10T21:34:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.newspapers-online.com\/auroran\/?p=19532"},"modified":"2018-01-10T16:34:44","modified_gmt":"2018-01-10T21:34:44","slug":"king-artist-debuts-on-the-launch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newspapers-online.com\/auroran\/king-artist-debuts-on-the-launch\/","title":{"rendered":"King artist debuts on The Launch"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Mark Pavilons<\/strong><\/p>\n

Julia Tomlinson thought she could, so she did. And boy what an impact this singer-songwriter has made.
\nTomlinson makes her national debut along with CTV\u2019s original music show, The Launch, January 10. The soulful 23-year-old is among 30 artists chosen to perform in this ground-breaking, six-episode series.
\nThe Launch is spearheaded by music mogul Scott Borchetta, who has already made an incredible mark on music history thanks to his role as the founder of Big Machine Records and being the man responsible for discovering Taylor Swift.
\nEach episode will feature five exciting musical acts from across Canada, with cameras on hand to follow their journey to the studio, where they receive invaluable guidance from A-list musical mentors, including Boy George, Alessia Cara, One Republic\u2019s Ryan Tedder, Sugarland\u2019s Jennifer Nettles, pop star Fergie, singer-songwriter Julia Michaels and more.
\nIn the January 10 premiere, Tomlinson joined four other acts. She was mentored by Canadian icon Shania Twain, who was genuinely interested in helping Tomlinson progress as an artist. Calling herself an indy pop artist influenced by jazz and R\u2008&\u2008B, Tomlinson is versatile as a prolific songwriter. She\u2019s a purist, and it shows in the way she writes and performs.
\nJulia\u2019s main influences throughout her career include Sia, Amy Winehouse, and Pharrell.
\nTomlinson is self-taught and has natural talent to spare. Listening to Julia sing, you get the impression she\u2019s been doing this her whole life, even though she\u2019s only concentrated on music for the past four years. She\u2019s so comfortable behind the microphone and open with her feelings that you\u2019re drawn to her message. Her covers of Winehouse\u2019s hits Rehab and Back to Black are simply amazing.
\nShe was ecstatic just to be chosen out of more than 10,000 Canadian artists who submitted audition videos to The Launch.
\nShe can\u2019t reveal much about the details of the show, but she noted the series focuses on all 30 of the rising stars.
\nEach new, original song featured weekly in The Launch will secure regular rotation on iHeartRadio stations, with the newly launched artist behind the chosen song appearing on iHeartRadio morning shows across Canada.
\nViewers, Tomlinson said, will be hooked by the unique style of the very first episode. The show, she believes, has legs and will continue for some time.
\nTomlinson is hoping that a lot of opportunities will arise from her appearance on the show, where one song can literally change your life.
\nShe\u2019s already left her mark, and in a very short time has racked up some impressive accomplishments. She recorded a song with Earth, Wind &\u2008Fire who provided backup vocals. She\u2019s spent long hours in the recording studio and performs at Toronto\u2019s Mod Club, The Opera House, and a multitude of private events. She\u2019s also working on releasing more original music. Her next song out is \u201cArmageddon,\u201d\u2008so watch for it on social media.
\nThe production aspect of music is a long, sometimes frustrating process. Tomlinson said the key is in finding the right producer and she\u2019s been lucky in that regard.
\nShe can spend hours writing and draws inspiration from simple human emotions and life events. She wants listeners to relate to the messages in her songs.
\n\u201cI\u2008just want my music to be heard and my songs to be sung,\u201d she said.
\nJulia considers herself to be extremely lucky and The Launch happened at just right time for her. Being surrounded by the right group of supportive family and friends makes all the difference.
\nThe show isn\u2019t a competition per se and it\u2019s not about winning or losing. It\u2019s about showcasing the abundance of Canadian talent, and giving our artists the shot they deserve.
\nCheck out Julia\u2019s Facebook page (Julia Tomlinson); catch her songs on YouTube or follow her @juliatomlinsonmusic<\/p>\n\"Facebook\"<\/a>\"twitter\"<\/a>\"mail\"<\/a>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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