Othello Woolf @ Madame Jojo's Soho 4 Sept 2010

admin — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 19:37:13 +0000

Francesca Baker

His name sake demanded ‘ocular proof’, and tonight we got that – not proof of Desdemona’s infidelity, but Othello Woolf’s drive and desire, an enthusiasm equalled in talent. Gracing the cabaret stage of Soho’s Madame Jojo’s, Othello appeared to be a hybrid of characters, in his Val Doonican cardi, eyes looking over the crowd through his Backstreet Boys haircut, pivoting on bouyant Elvis legs. Musically however, he is one of a kind, his vivacious blend of a melody and electric beats vividly executed through an almost dream like gauze. Othello Woolf clearly knows his songs well, and at times this backfires. Expecting a more rugged and less refined approach, the delivery at times seemed also karaoke-esque. This may have been partly due to the glossy surroundings, and certainly won’t stop It’s All Happening being in the front row of his next show.

Othello Woolf – Doorstep / Deep Water

admin — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 20:26:04 +0000

‘Othello’ is a word usually associated with tragedy, thanks to a certain Bill Shakespeare writing about racism, jealously and betrayal. That, though, is set to change. Othello Woolf will release this fantastic double A side on 5th July and it’s a whole lot more upbeat affair than what Mr Shakespeare wrote. ‘Doorstep’ is laid back yet jazzy funk whilst ‘Deep Water’ ripples with a sexual vibe that blends soul with swoon. Othello combines blues with synth and new wave with outright pop, but it works. This Othello is sure to be a story of success.

othello woolf – and so she thinks

Othello Woolf @ Madame Jojo's Soho 4 Sept 2010

Othello Woolf – Doorstep / Deep Water