Jem Starts Here... 'It All Starts Here...' album

ATO Records, in partnership with A&R veteran Bruce Flohr, is proud to welcome Welsh singer/songwriter Jem to their family of artists. ATO released Jem's stunning five song EP "It All Starts Here..." on Oct. 14 with the full-length album to follow on March 23, 2004. Jem's EP has already taken hold of KCRW listeners in Los Angeles, where it has become one of the most requested cd's at the station.

"As soon as I heard the demo from this Welsh songstress I had no choice but to put her on our playlist," said Nic Harcourt of KCRW. "The beautiful 'Finally Woken' first made its way across our airwaves in March 2002 and 'Flying High' has become one of my favorites."

Jem is a combination of bright melodies, soul-searching lyrics and diverse rhythms that grab you from the first listen. Her seemingly innocent lyrics contain those closely observed details that are as much about optimism as they are about discovery.

"There was something so honest and enchanting the first time we heard Jem's music that we knew we had to be a part of her career," said Michael McDonald of ATO Records. "We're proud to have Jem in the family and we're honored to be working for her. "

Born in Wales, Jem started writing songs at age 11 and got her first mini studio at 13. She always knew one day she'd be a singer and writer but continued through the normal channels of schooling. While in school, Jem pursued her musical interests by working on production at UK festivals and promoting Skint Records acts such as Fatboy Slim and Lo-Fi Allstars. She then hooked up with DJ Adam Freeland and helped set up and manage the specialist underground breakbeat imprint, Marine Parade. On top of this, Jem started DJ'ing and promoting DJ nights in Brighton and London.

After a series of twists and turns, Jem knew it was time to exit the behind-the-scenes side of the industry and follow her dreams of becoming a singer. Her successes during the last two years have shown that she's made the right decision. In addition to her music receiving strong support from Nic Harcourt, Jason Bentley and KCRW listeners, Jem also co-wrote the track "Nothing Fails" with Guy Sigsworth and Madonna, which Madonna recorded for her 'American Life' album.

And now, ATO Records is proud to present Jem's U.S. debut "It All Starts Here..." The end of one chapter, the beginning of the next.

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