I have been writing poetry since aged 13. It was my reaction to what we were being force-fed in my English Lit class. I appreciated the art and depth, the wordplay, the passion and emotional power... but it did not relate to me, my neighbourhood and local environment. That day after the particular lesson, I began my poetic journey. The rest is 'his' story. The LIVING WORD.

'The Mermaid in your Glass’ is the first single from the debut album 'Icarus Girl' by Siobhan McCrudden. Icarus Girl is released world-wide on 7 December 2018 on hungersleep records.
Noted as ‘One to watch’ by NewSoundWales, Siobhan McCrudden’s voice has been described as ‘fragile, pure and hugely distinctive’. Siobhan crafts songs of intensity and sweetness, recounting personal stories whilst re- flecting a vivid fascination with dark folk tales and superstitions. The result is a hauntingly nostalgic and elemen- tal set of alluring narratives and exquisitely melancholic songs that defy any one particular genre and entrance the listener through their spellbinding beauty.
Siobhan’s early performances found her on the coffee house circuit of New York. From these beginnings she went on to play larger gigs both in America and at home, performing at festivals and folk clubs. Siobhan has had radio play of her songs on Cardiff Radio and on BBC Wales through BBC Introducing's Adam Walton.
‘Icarus Girl’ is produced by acclaimed art-rock musician GRICE who alongside a select few musical contributors bring an understated warmth and intricacy to the album.
'Siobhan McCrudden really does have a voice of great intensity and beauty' NewSoundWales. "Absolutely beautiful ... just stunning, the voice is something else" Adam Walton, BBC Radio Wales

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