Killing Heidi duo Ella and Jesse Hooper have just been signed up to Warner Music Australia. The brother-sister team’s latest incarnation, The Verses, showcases their incredible talent and knack for crafting an unforgettable song.
“The Verses are all about old-fashioned quality: beautifully crafted songs, great musicianship and unforgettable vocal melodies,” explained Warner president and CEO, Ed St John. “They take all the things that are good about ‘classic rock’ and combine them with a totally contemporary sensibility. So many people know and admire Jesse and Ella Hooper and all that they stand for, but I still think people will be blown away by this band.”
Meanwhile Ella and Jesse Hooper are hopeful about the opportunities their partnership with Warner will present.
“We are very excited to be working with the people at Warners for our new project The Verses as we really respect their nurturing of local talent,” the pair said in a statement. “The Verses has been something we have been creating with a lot of love and are looking forward to sharing our music again. We are thrilled to be debuting our new band on the Fleetwood Mac tour in December, who are one of our favourite groups!“
The band’s first single “Forever More” will hit radio on October 26, but you can get it for free now at The Versus website. The song comes from the band’s debut EP, which is scheduled to drop on November 13. That gives fans just enough time to learn all the songs ahead of the Fleetwood Mac tour. Here are all the dates!
1 & 2 December 2009 – Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
5 December 2009 – Hope Estate Winery, Hunter Valley
7 December 2009 – Acer Arena, Sydney
11 & 12 December 2009 – Members Equity, Perth
15 & 16 December 2009 – Entertainment Centre, Brisbane
Image used with permission from Warner Music Australia