NIGHT HOUSE


"A crushed medley of sweetened folk and bitter rock music. Each passage is gilded by lead singer Nick Williams’s falsetto vocals and a sparse electric piano which then crescendo into a soft as butter unreleased Radiohead single"
Nuit Magazine 9/10
 
"Hushed tones interlocking with sedate elements of electronics, reference points could include everyone from Bon Iver to James Blake" 
Clash Magazine

Brighton-based Night House blend electronic beats, orchestral arrangements and lyric-driven songwriting, drawing from a wide range of influences such as the electronic work of James Blake and Radiohead and the folk harmonies of Sufjan Stevens, Joni Mitchell, and Bon Iver. 

This year Night House release their debut album “Everyone is Watching from Afar” which was co-produced and mixed by  Dan Brown (Massive Attack, Jerry Williams, Luca). Written during a period of family bereavement the record's personal lyrics drift over warm strings and clarinets, where layered vocal harmonies meet icy synthesizers and electronic beats. The album features performances from a range of Brighton artists, including the lead vocals and harp of acclaimed songwriter Ellie Ford on “The Roots in the Wires” (a song influences by the events of the refugee crisis). Night House released the first single UNFOLD on the 1st of March via Back in The Woods Records.

Night House have had the pleasure of supporting many artists including Ben Howard, Willy Mason, Krystle Warren and The Magic Numbers. Road testing the material for “Everyone is watching from afar” took the band on four european tours, including headline shows upstairs at Ronnie Scots Jazz club, sell out home town shows at Brighton’s St Nicholas and Unitarian churches. Festivals appearances include at The Great Escape, The Isle of Wight and Y-Not. 

Night House's live performances see singer and multi-instrumentalist Nick Williams moving between fender rhodes, synthesisers, drum machines, mandolin and acoustic guitar. He's backed by the layered strings of Alfie Weedon on double bass and Amy Squirrell on cello. 

"Unfold is a truly stunning and intricate arrangement showcasing Williams’ intensity and talent as an artist. Emotive from the get-go, masterfully weaving lyrics and textured electronics providing the ultimate combination."
Circuit Sweet


"The Gentle undulating acoustic folk of Teitur Lassen 
with quintessentially British Indi pop overtones of Wild Beasts.” 
XYZ Brighton


“A falsetto Tom Waits” 
Radio Reverb, Brighton


“As the piano strikes the final chord you are forced to marvel at how Night House have delicately created such a tight collection of thought-provoking songs; and they've done so whilst steering clear of producing the kind of contrived tearjerkers that many others attempt.”
AurallyYours Blog


The Roots in the Wires(Official Video)
https://youtu.be/YpzdBHnnT5o

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A big thank you to all who stop by to listen. I am grateful for any and all support!

My first album, Head on Straight, can be found on all streaming platforms. My second album, A Long Way from Hell, will be out sometime this summer. You can find versions of many of the songs that will be on it here. 

You can also follow my YouTube Channel, if you would like. Someday I will add content... promise. https://www.youtube.com/@damiansmithandthejourneymen

About Me:
While I do record and release music independently, my true passion is in the songwriting. I would love to write with or for independent artists, so if you are interested in co-writing for your personal release or recording one of my songs, please reach out.

Alt-everything sadcore singer-songwriter. Can't swim but sinks like a trooper.

Inspired by folk, rock, indie, electronic... and everyday life. All my own work... or I’ll credit in the description. Learning as I go, so please be kind ...
Other versions of me as Inevitable Teaspooon and Bitchcraft.

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