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Vultures

Folk duo Megson go back to their roots to find the inspiration for their tenth studio album UNKNOWN WATERS -  an imaginative compilation of songs by written by the songwriters who inspired them - all from their native North East of England. 

During the last fifteen years, Debbie and Stu Hanna have established themselves as “one of most original acts on the British folk scene” (The Guardian) by combining their own sensitive compositions with traditional music from the North East. Now, for the first time,  they have recorded nine songs written by their favourite north eastern songwriters, all arranged for guitars, mandolin, banjo, fiddle and accordion with typical Megson elegance. Their trademark soaring harmonies bring a refreshing bite to classics such as Chris Rea’s ROAD TO HELL as well as compositions from undiscovered aritsts like Middlesbrough’s Richard Grainger. 

And to top it all off included as a bonus track is their composition THROUGH THE WINTER. Written during the dark days of January 2020 it tells the emotional tale of a couple making the most of a tough winter - we all know what that was like!

Debs says ‘ Putting together this album has been a refreshing journey for us. We started with songs and songwriters we’ve always known and performed - like the wonderful Vin Garbutt’s ‘NOT FOR THE FIRST TIME’ and Lindisfarne’s ‘MARSHALL RILEY’S ARMY’  and it paved the way for us to record some songs from writers we’ve always admired but never found the reason to perform like Jez Lowe, Richard Grainger & Martin Stephenson.”

Megson will be performing songs from UNKNOWN WATERS during their UK Tour in Spring 2022.

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Bellagio

'The Children of Scorpio’ is the first single and title track from Project Gemini’s forthcoming album. Project Gemini, aka Paul Osborne, has created a cinematic musical journey that plays out like a long-lost soundtrack (think cult B-movies of the 60s and 70s); 'The Children of Scorpio’ was formed from Paul's love of a myriad of genres; from European library music, acid folk, psych-funk, vintage soundtracks and the contemporary breaks scene. 

The single ’The Children of Scorpio' started life as a demo 12 years ago, when Paul's time playing in various bands had come to an end and he started recording music at his home studio. Paul took inspiration from many sources including his obsession with Lalo Schifrin’s soundtrack to the Clint Eastwood film, 'Dirty Harry’, and artists like David Axelrod and his work on The Electric Prunes 'Release of an Oath’ LP. Paul channelled these influences into his creation, titled it in a nod to the villain in 'Dirty Harry', shelved it and moved on. 

After the release of his first single as Project Gemini in 2019 Paul decided to start work on an album project and revisited the original demo. He described the process, “I stripped it right back to its bare bones and started reconstructing it from scratch (although the vocals and middle guitar break survived from that original 2010 demo), and once I’d nailed the bass sound it all came together. Haifa-based multi-instrumentalist Shuzin brought some serious heat on the drums, and Barrie Cadogan, aka Little Barrie, put the icing on the cake by adding the solo you hear at the tail end of the track. It turned out to be the creative trigger for the whole album, and for that reason, it’s a really important track for me personally.”

Download

Project Gemini - The Children Of Scorpio

Written by Wayne Carson, Johnny Christopher and Mark James

Produced & mixed by Nick Kozuch at Unit Studios, Letchworth, Herts. 

Mastered by Katie Tavini

Artwork by Anni Roenkae

Always On My Mind

Written by Stevie Nicks

Produced & mixed by Nick Kozuch at Unit Studios, Letchworth, Herts. 

Mastered by Katie Tavini

Artwork by Anni Roenkae

Dreams

Avalanche

LIFE CAN BE

Megson Live On Teesside - 11 - The Longshot (Live)

Drove

Luke James Williams - You Are The Captain

Still In Bed (Radio Edit)

Out Now: Available at https://lukejameswilliams.bandcamp.com/track/this-says-single and across all major streaming and download platforms.

'This Says' is the new single from British indie/alt. folk singer-songwriter Luke James Williams. Recorded and produced by Nick Kozuch at Unit Studios in Hertfordshire UK, it was mixed by Alex Bush (Damien Jurado) at Sonikwire Studio, mastered by Greg Calbi (The National, Julien Baker, Bon Iver) at Sterling Sound and features ‘Sing For Joy’; a Cambridgeshire based community choir that requires no audition to join and promotes singing for mental health and wellbeing.

This Says

Written and performed by Luke James Williams
With Double Bass by Riad Abji

Produced by Nick Kozuch at Unit Studios, Letchworth
Mixed by Alex Bush at Sonikwire Studio
Mastered by Greg Calbi at Sterling Sound

Out Now at https://lukejameswilliams.bandcamp.com and across all major streaming and download platforms

https://www.lukejameswilliams.co.uk
https://www.instagram.com/lukejameswiiamsuk
https://www.facebook.com/lukejameswilliams
https://www.twitter.com/ljwilliamsmusic

Blood Jump

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