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Universal release

Steve, along with guitarist Mick Tongue, performed live on ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ WM Introducing on Thursday 20th November 2008, hours after learning that his single 'The Cynic' will be released through Universal in 2009.

"We found out just today that 'The Cynic' is going to be distributed through Universal," he said. "I'm really pleased and excited. It's so hard to break through in this business."

'The Cynic' is part of Steve's debut eight track album of the same name, which he has just recorded with producer Gavin Monaghan at The Magic Garden Studios in Wolverhampton.

On the experience, Steve said: "Going in for that length of time - three to four weeks - you learn about so many techniques: laying the vocals, the harmonies and all that.

"It's been good and I'm really proud of the album. We've gone and remixed it all and it sounds really good. I'm my own worst critic but I'm really, really pleased with it."

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Steve has come a long way on the local circuit, having met Mick ten years ago when both were in separate bands.

"We just clicked right away and became friends," he said. "I write songs about real life stories taken from my life or other people's. I'll come up with the lyrics and Mick puts the songs together. He's very talented and can play many instruments.

"We've been through a lot - busking, playing in balti restaurants. Then we started gigging regularly at a pub called The Mitre in Stourbridge. I've given up work now and am concentrating on this full time. My heart is in singing and that's what I want to do."

To find out more about Steve Heathcock, visit: www.myspace.com/steveheathcock

To listen again to Steve Heathcock playing live on ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ WM Introducing, click the link below.

Steve Heathcock is signed to Matchbox Recordings UK. 'The Cynic' will be distributed by Universal and will be available worldwide with a planned late February 2009 release.