Daniel Merriweather - Impossible

For much of 2009 the airwaves and charts have been dominated by a string of upcoming female solo artists: La Roux, Little Boots, Lady Gaga, Pixie Lott et al, but one male solo artist has stood out: Daniel Merriweather.

Daniel Merriweather's, critically acclaimed and highly anticipated album, Love & War, debuted at No. 2 in the Official UK album chart and has now shipped in excess of 180,000 copies, certifying it gold. Meanwhile, Red, the anthemic follow-up single to the airplay smash Change, was a top 3 airplay hit and entered the chart at No. 5 where it stayed for over 4 weeks, and has now sold over 200,000 copies.

Other highlights of Daniel Merriweather's year to date include a recent sold-out gig at the Bloomsbury Ballroom on June 3rd 2009, an outstanding performance of Cigarettes, Stop Me and Change on Later With Jools, and a stellar appearance at Radio 1's Big Weekend.

Impossible which is the 3rd single to be released from Love & War, is an up-tempo funk influenced record. With a lively bass, a catchy melody and heartfelt lyrics, its subject matter is sad while its shuffle is infectious. A key moment on Love & War, recorded during the albums latter stages, Impossible shows Daniel's uniquely soulful voice at its best.

In addition to releasing Impossible, Daniel Merriweather will be playing at Wireless, Oxegen, T in the Park, T4's on the Beach and V Festival.

2009 may have been dubbed the year for the girls, but for Daniel Merriweather it is the year he has emerged into a star in his own right, proving he is now a long, long way from where he began in Melbourne, busking on a street corner just to earn a buck.