10 Last Song

09 God Be With You

08 Get It Out

07 Aphrodite

06 Unspoken Heroes

05 Be The One

04 What You Know

03 St Ives

02 Anchovy

01 Echoes Of The Sea

THE TRACK

Guardians Of Our Time is the title track of Edd Donovan's album, release date, 19/11/2019. A rallying call, a celebratory protest song where ‘young hearts, young minds bring the revolution to life'.

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THE ALBUM

Edd’s new album, Guardians Of Our Time, was recorded at Edd’s home throughout 2018 and 2019 and is a marked contrast to the full band sound and production of his last album ‘Making Mountains Vol 1’ (2016). Edd has self produced using mostly what he can create with his voice, guitar and keyboards (even iPhone recordings).
 
There is a subtle influence of the more experimental albums that Edd was inspired by during this period, such as Sufjan Stevens’ ‘Carrie and Lowell’, John Southworth’s ‘Niagara’ and Father John Misty’s ‘Pure Comedy’. 
 
It also features Chris Cundy (Timbre Timber/Cold Specks) on Bass Clarinet and Emma Parker on Harmony Vocals. The result is something intimate, experimental, sublime; a beautiful soundscape with Edd’s trademark socio-political lyrics and meticulous imagery taking centre stage.  The driving theme through this album (and this track in particular) is very current. It fundamentally addresses the need for change, personally and collectively, in the face of environmental and political crisis.

Guardians Of Our Time (Radio Edit)

Fell Like Snow is one of Edd’s earliest songs. It’s been a favourite in his live shows but never formally released. Edd has re-arranged it for Winter 2020; a short, 1 minute 42 track recorded at Edd’s home during lockdown. 

The lyrics are particularly poignant and appropriate to the challenges we’ve all faced in of 2020. A celebration of community spirit in the face of adversity; an acknowledgement of the huge impact on mental health this year has had but a gratitude for kindness of friends and strangers.


Lyrics: 

A year ago I think has passed
Oh how the time moved slowly
The shadow this tragedy did cast
Is still very much upon me

But you came through and changed the world around me
The words you spoke they fell like snow and gathered all around me

There were faces in the clouds
There were faces on the street
They were laughing and talking so loudly
I was living a lie, I was breathing too fast
I was sad, lost and I was lonely

But you came through and changed the world around me
The words you spoke they fell like snow and gathered all around me

Fell Like Snow

EDD DONOVAN is a highly distinctive, indie folk singer and songwriter. “A natural storyteller and reflective lyricist” (Maverick Magazine); he has a rare, original talent. Originally from the North of England, he has made his home in Cheltenham. He has a collective of remarkable musicians around him called The Wandering Moles. 
Their début album, Something To Take The Edge Off, was released in April 2014 and was immediately ranked under Great Debut Albums in iTunes. It received glowing attention including Folk Radio UK’s album of the month, a fantastic 4* review in Maverick Magazine and extensive national and international radio play. It is “a wonderful example of what modern folk music can be…gloriously different”. Folk All. 

 “Edd’s unique song craft proves to be witty, thoughtful...and blessed with a melodic touch” (Folk Radio UK) and although comparisons to Bob Dylan, Nathaniel Rateliff (even Johnny Cash) have been made in the press, he creates a sound that is both familiar and fresh.

The Guardian’s article on the “singing social worker” has gained Edd’s songwriting international attention. “Powerful…. poignant” said Americana UK and Edd’s work in mental health has inspired a number of his songs.

After a UK album release tour in April 2014, a summer filled with festival dates, 2015 saw Edd on the road as a solo artist, performing select dates with the full band whilst also going back to the studio to work on their second album.  Live performances with the band bring incredible energy, textures and groove to Edd's wonderful songs. 

2016 brings the release of his second album, Making Mountains (Vol. 1). Whilst the songs on his debut album were based around his voice and guitar, the songs on this new recording uses the band to define a rich sound with thoughtful, expansive arrangements and instrumentation.
 
 “Formidable…This band blew me away” UK Festival Guides, 2014
‘One of the best releases of 2014’ Severn FM
‘Formidable…this band blew me away’ UK Festivals Guide, Wychwood 2014
"Poignant… powerful… reminds me of I Am Kloot’s John Bramwell" Americana UK
“**** - A hugely enjoyable album” Maverick 
“Witty, thoughtful, thought provoking and blessed with a melodic touch” Folk Radio UK
“A wonderful example of what modern folk music can be” Folk All

2019 sees the release of his third studio album, Guardians Of Our Time, Edd’s new album, Guardians Of Our Time, was recorded at Edd’s home throughout 2018 and 2019 and is a marked contrast to the full band sound and production of his last album ‘Making Mountains Vol 1’ (2016). Edd has self produced using mostly what he can create with his voice, guitar and keyboards (even iPhone recordings).
 

What other artists say
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​“‘Edd Donovan isn’t famous. But with songs like this, he should be” Reg Meuross (on BBC Radio 2 Folk Playlist)
"Beautiful"– Bowerbirds
"Immensely inspiring...the more people who can hear his voice and words, the better" Dr Andrea Ashworth, author of 'Once In A House On Fire'.
​"I love Edd’s music - he’s terrific" - Charlie Dore
 
What the audience say
 
​"A lyrical alchemist, his songs weave happiness and sadness together into something new and very vital. 
I haven’t recognised anyone as a voice for ‘my generation ‘ since Pulp in the 90s."
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Jennifer Beeston, audience member from 'Live at Postlip Hall'

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