Having previously worked as a songwriter around France, London and Dublin, Mark McCambridge played his first show as ARBORIST in early February 2013, opening for James Yorkston in Belfast. A solo tour of Ireland followed before impressive performances led to notable support slots alongside Low, Cat Power, Mark Mulcahy and Alasdair Roberts.
 
Now based out of Belfast and surrounded by a band of well-travelled musicians, Arborist's music is measured and mature while remaining starkly modern. Centred around McCambridge's soaring vocal and unique lyrical style, it speaks of bleak truths (Leonard Cohen, Bill Callahan, Jason Molina) but delivers them with an assured soulfulness (Sam Cooke, Al Green).

Twisted Arrow is their new single and features the unmistakable harmonies of KIM DEAL.  Her hushed and plaintive vocal adds weight to a familial tale of detachment and is the perfect counterpoint to McCambridge's sharp delivery.  It was recorded during dark winter nights in Belfast and Dayton, Ohio - the latter as the new year arrived - and you can feel it in the lyrical violin and lean, crisp production.  

Twisted Arrow is released as a limited edition 7" and download on 4th May 2015.
 
"This guy's a master songwriter..his muse is an earth-bound one - full of scruffy moments and care-worn emotional truths. His development will be one of the most intriguing story strands of the year." - Colin Carberry, Hot Press Magazine.


Twisted Arrow feat. Kim Deal

Are You Still The King? (SIDE B)

I have a feeling something unexpectedly peaked during the bounce process, but I just wanted to get this up here. It's a little weird and there is plenty I'm not sure about, but I'm sharing it anyway.

Are You Still The King? (SIDE B)

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