Jonathan Dunning and Clyde Wright have been writing songs together for years, but formed The Golden Retrievers in 2011, with Luke contributing vocals and guitar. Fresh from their supports with Rumer, their former band-mate, they are set to record their debut album at Steve Winwood's studio in August 2011.
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"With heavenly harmonies that recall Bread and the Bee Gees, this London band remind you that MOR can sound godlike" The Guardian
Having firmly established herself in the Jazz world, including a nomination for this year's Jazz Vocalist of the Year, Nia Lynn has put together a 6-piece band to perform her new material which moves into much broader musical territory. With comparisons to Joni Mitchell and Joan as Policewoman, we've just been in the studio recording a handful of tracks, and the Myspace will be up soon...
Hannah Peel released her debut album late last year. Produced by Mike Lindsay (from Tunng), and featuring string arrangements by Nitin Sawhney, The Broken Wave received glowing reviews from the music press. Having just returned from a European tour with Erland and the Carnival, Hannah is set to play several festivals (including Port Eliott and Green Man) before retruning to the studio in September.
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"...the arrival of a genuine creative force in British folk music" * * * *
8/10 Drowned in Sound