Karl Michael

Karl Michael (born 1986) is a singer-songwriter from Northampton who was vocalist for the band The Wayne Foundation in 2005. It was signed with Sony BMG (2005-2007). He later on formed the duo Domino Go! that was signed to Atlantic Records (2009-2012). After the break-up, he became a contestant in series 2 of the British The Voice UK in 2013. He was eliminated in the semi-final rounds of the show against Andrea Begley, the season's eventual winner.

Beginnings
Born in Clare, Suffolk, he was raised in Northampton. Since the age of nine, Karl knew he wanted to become a singer. At 16, he left to Nottingham to study singing and pursue a career. and eventually settled in Kennington, London.

In 2005, Nick Raphael and Jo Charrington, signed him for a deal with Sony BMG and soon he became part of the alternative reggae/ska indie pop rock group The Wayne Foundation within the label. They released the EP Friday Night Nation in July 2007. But soon after, the relationship soured with Sony BMG, as Karl announced his decision to quit the band for the direction it was taking, and in order to have more freedom to work on his own music.

He eventually formed the duo Domino Go! with Timz. Michael was the singer-songwriter and vocalist, with Timz on guitar and production. Their style was a fusion of pop and soul. The duo signed with Atlantic Records in 2009. But that contract was terminated in 2012 while they were recording an album with the label. After the break-up, Michael started working double shifts as a window washer and in a bar. He enlisted however the guidance of worldwide management company Twenty First Artists, to focus his attention on a strictly solo career.

2013: The Voice UK
In 2013, Karl applied to The Voice UK in its second season for a better chance to pursue a musical career. In his blind audition in series 2, Karl sang his version of Annie Lennox hit "No More I Love You's". All four coaches will.i.am, Danny O'Donoghue, Jessie J and Tom Jones turned round in a bid to add Karl to their teams. will.i.am was the first to turn around. But Michael opted to be in Danny's team. He was eliminated after performing in the semi-final round, and finishing 5th-8th overall.

Michael considers Taio Cruz, James Morrison, Craig David, The Script, Terence Trent D'Arby and many more as his musical influences.