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Paul Dixon

b. 1989

British singer-songwriter

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Born 1989. Paul Dixon is a British singer-songwriter, singer, composer, guitarist, musician and songwriter.

Paul Dixon (born 8 August 1989 in London, England) is an English singer-songwriter and guitarist. He was known in the years 2010–2012 as David's Lyre, but is now using the musical project name Fyfe.

He picked the name David's Lyre during his university studies in Manchester, in reference to the musical skills of the biblical King David with the lyre.

He was featured by The Guardian as 'New band of the day' in 2010, by which time he had received attention and drew comparisons with Patrick Wolf for its blend of folk and electronic instruments. A music video was released for "In Arms", using a short film animation which fitted the song.

Dixon announced in January 2012 that Picture of Our Youth would be his last album issued under the project name David's Lyre.

Dixon now records and performs under the alias Fyfe. Having signed with Believe Recordings, Fyfe released his debut album Control on 9 March 2015. The album includes the singles, "For You", "Holding On" and "Solace", and followed the self-released four-song EP titled Solace EP released in April 2013.

As of 2016, Dixon was releasing music through his own label Benvolio Music.

The Space Between was released on 9 June 2017. It featured the single 'Belong', a collaboration with Kimbra.

A collaborative project with Iskra Strings, Extended Play, was released 17 November 2018. The documentary went on to win the award for Best Factual Entertainment Show at the National Television Awards.

He has also been writing and producing songs for other artists such as Alice On The Roof.

In 2024, Dixon co-wrote the song "The Tower", performed by Luna, which represented Poland at the Eurovision Song Contest 2024.

Discography Singles "Tear Them Down" (6 September 2010) "Solace" (January 2013) "St Tropez" (February 2013) "Conversations" (June 2013) "Holding On" (October 2014) "Belong" (April 2017)

EPs In Arms (Mercury, 21 February 2011) More Space Between (Benvolio, 2017) Extended Play (with Iskra Strings) (Benvolio, 17 November 2018)

Albums Picture of Our Youth (As "David's Lyre") (13 February 2012) Control (As "Fyfe") (9 March 2015) The Space Between (9 June 2017) Interiority (with "Iskra Strings") (3 June 2022)

Soundtracks Odd One Out (Music From The BBC Documentary) (Benvolio, 12 September 2019)

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David's Lyre, fyfe, Davids Lyre

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Paul Dixon?

British singer-songwriter

When was Paul Dixon born?

Paul Dixon was born on 8 August 1989 in London.

What is Paul Dixon's occupation?

Paul Dixon is a singer-songwriter, singer, composer, guitarist, musician and songwriter.

What nationality is Paul Dixon?

Paul Dixon is British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Paul Dixon

· Wikidata: Q4037069

· DBpedia: Paul Dixon (musician)

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