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ASPEN SAILS LO-FI FOLK SOUNDS
http://www.myspace.com/aspensails
Aspen Sails is the brainchild of Lincoln born folksters Bertie and Charlie. The music they make is a soaring wave of hook filled melody orchestrated through their intertwining vocals, and gently caressed guitars. They are a must see band for fans of Fleet Foxes, The Shins, Kings of Convenience and Iron and Wine. Taking influence from old-school American emo such as American Football, Aspen Sails have transformed the sound into their own, filling it out with folk guitar sounds and narrative lyrics whilst substituting a full band sound for something overly intimate and overwhelming - an insight into two young men’s genius via the medium of beautiful 3 minute folk songs.
Since the formation of the band less than 12 months ago Aspen Sails have taken in performances alongside the likes of The Magic Numbers, Adam Green (The Moldy Peaches), Stornoway, Slow Club, First Aid Kit, Jay Jay Pistolet, Wild Beasts, and toured with Californian quartet Chief (Domino Records).
Aspen Sails were named BBC Gloucestershire's Band of 2009, and enjoyed their first national airplay on 6Music courtesy of Tom Robinson.
In May 2010 they will release their debut single proper, 'Human Beings', via Alcopop! Records.
“Perfect harmonies, songs that will melt your heart, they’re simply brilliant” The Fly
"A quality that reminds me of someone I love, but can't quite place" Marsha, XFM
"With folk melodies and heartfelt vocals, they capture a sound that is both fragile and intimate" BBC 6Music
"Full of lilting lullabies and gorgeous harmonies. It's the sort of music that makes you feel everything is going to be all right after all" BBC Introducing
JIM LOCKEY AND THE SOLEMN SUN -FOLK-COUNTRY-PUNK
http://www.myspace.com/jimlockey
We predict the folk acts of 2009'
"Fresh-faced Lockey's lyrics show more maturity than his years would suggest ... Lockey is far from a carbon copy with the influence of indie music shining through in his work. He's a great place to start if you're looking to crossover to listening to folk music and he should be one to look out for in 2009"
www.virtualfestivals.com
"Jim Lockey is one of, if not the best, singer-songwriter i met in 2008. Deserves to be massive"
Frank Turner
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