As the better-looking half of Codeine Velvet Club, alongside former Fratelli, John Lawler, Lou Hickey was catapulted into mainstream success with an impressive debut album and tour. The disbandment of the band in Summer 2010 meant solo careers for both Lawler and Hickey.
Having two EPs released prior to the success of Codeine Velvet Club, ‘New Shoes’ in 2006, and ‘Do It Yourself’ in 2008, Hickey was certainly no stranger to flying solo, but it was no secret that the mainstream had somewhat eluded her.
Now, in 2011, Hickey has re-adjusted to single life, once again,...
Dubbed as “that lassie who was in a band with Jon Fratelli” sells Scots Singer Lou Hickey tremendously short. Not only was Hickey one half of Codeine Velvet Club along with The Fratelli’s frontman Jon Lawler, she is also the singing star of Club Noir’s glamorous themed nights, has 2 EPs under her belt, is a sought-after Club DJ, and is fast-becoming one of Scotland’s most interesting rising stars.
Formed in 2008, Codeine Velvet Club threw Hickey into the spotlight and catapulted her to the dizzying highs of a successful debut album, and sold-out UK Tour. However, the...
