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Rumer is a Pakistani-British singer-songwriter known for her velvet-toned vocals and orchestral pop style, drawing comparisons to artists like Karen Carpenter and Carole King.
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Request A Show'Slow' singer Rumer has revealed she would ''love to'' collaborate with Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page.
Rumer's music is released via Kartel Music Group, in conjunction with the 15-year anniversary of her double platinum-selling hit debut album.
Rumer has collaborated with Burt Bacharach. Her album 'This Girl's in Love (A Bacharach & David Songbook)' was produced by her husband and producer Rob Shirakbari at Capitol Studios.
She has collaborated with Elton John and he invited Rumer to be his special guest at his BBC Electric Proms concert.
She has collaborated with Daryl Hall and appeared on episode #57 of Daryl Hall's webcast 'Live From Daryl's House' where they performed 'Sara Smile' together as well as other songs including 'Take Me As I Am' and 'I Can't Go For That'.
She has collaborated with Jools Holland, and supported him on his UK tour in the Autumn of 2010.
Steve Brown produced Rumer's debut album 'Seasons of My Soul'. Their partnership dates back to April.
Rumer is signed to Atlantic Records, which released her album 'Seasons of My Soul'.
Rumer's fourth album, 'This Girl's in Love (A Bacharach & David Songbook)', was released under the East West Records label.
Rumer's album 'This Girl's in Love (A Bacharach & David Songbook)' was released through Warner Music Group, and her EP 'iTunes Festival: London 2011' was released by Warner Music.
Rumer's fifth album, 'Nashville Tears (The Songs of Hugh Prestwood)', was released on Cooking Vinyl.
Rumer contributed to Trevor Horn's album 'Reimagines the Eighties'.
Rumer recorded 'Still Within The Sound Of My Voice' on Jimmy Webb's album of the same name.
Rumer collaborated with London's Redtenbacher's Funkestra for her album 'In Session'.
Born Sarah Joyce in 1979 in Tarbela Dam, Pakistan, Rumer was the seventh of eight children to British parents. Her family resided in Pakistan from 1977 to 1984, where her father worked as the Chief Engineer for the Tarbela Dam Project. Encouraged by her musically inclined family, she developed an early fascination with artists such as Judy Garland, Aretha Franklin, Joni Mitchell, and Tracy Chapman, finding solace in music during her upbringing. After her parents’ separation, Rumer moved to England with her siblings, attending Newman Catholic School in Carlisle where she won the annual talent show in 1994. Later, she briefly attended Dartington College of Arts before moving to London at 18 to pursue a career in music, taking on various jobs to support herself. She adopted the stage name Rumer, inspired by the author Rumer Godden.
Rumer’s musical career began with the London-based folk/indie band La Honda from 2000 to 2001, where she performed under the name Sarah Prentice. In 2004, she formed Rumer & The Denials, releasing an early version of “Come To Me High” in 2007. A collection of material was recorded with Rory Moore in 2008 as Stereo Venus, which later saw release in 2012 as “Close to the Sun” and in South Korea as “Coffee And Honey” in 2010. Her solo career as Rumer gained traction with her debut album, “Seasons of My Soul,” released in 2010. Produced by Steve Brown, the album featured her debut single “Slow” and “Aretha,” solidifying her distinctive sound. The album achieved significant commercial success, peaking at #3 on the UK Charts and being certified platinum in 2013 with over one million copies sold. This period marked a turning point in her career, garnering attention from prominent industry figures such as Burt Bacharach and Elton John.
Following her debut success, Rumer continued to release critically acclaimed albums. Her second album, “Boys Don’t Cry,” released in 2012, featured covers of songs by male artists from the 70s and 80s, reflecting her personal journey and experiences with fame. This album also charted at #3 in the UK. Subsequent albums include “Into Colour” (2014), which explored a more disco direction, “This Girl’s in Love (A Bacharach & David Songbook)” (2016), and “Nashville Tears (The Songs of Hugh Prestwood)” (2020), her fifth studio album. Her work has earned her numerous accolades, including nominations for two Brit Awards in 2011 and a MOJO Award for Best Breakthrough Act in the same year. Rumer has performed at notable events such as the Glastonbury Festival and the White House, solidifying her status as an internationally recognized artist.
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