hmv's Next Big Thing... #52 Frances

Every Wednesday we recommend a brand new artist who we think you're going to love. This week we bring you rising singer-songwriter Frances...

Who Is She? 

Frances is 22-year old Sophie Frances Cooke, originally from Berkshire, now based up in Liverpool, she's caught the eyes and ears of plenty over the last few months with a series of singles, including the excellent 'Borrowed Time', which was written with Disclosure's Howard Lawrence. 

Who Does She Sound Like? 

A powerful voice which dominates every song it touches, think Feist, BANKS, Carole King, that sort of range...

Why Should I Be Excited?

Because she writes big, uplifting pop songs, the sing-a-long in your car type of pop songs, the kind you can never have too many of...

Can I Hear Something?

Sure, her new single 'Borrowed Time' is below for you and her album is available to pre-order on the right-hand side of the page.