Wildwood Kin are an anglo/americana trio from Exeter, UK, comprising of sisters Beth and Emillie Key and their cousin Meghann Loney. Their music is a mix of their own original songs and some better known covers. They accompany themselves on a range of acoustic instruments.

Inspired by the folk revivalists of the 60s, a sixteen-year-old SamBrookes began to write and performwhile training as a gilder in his late father’s workshop. By his mid-twenties, Brookes had begun toreceive serious critical recognition and his sophomore album, Kairos, was acclaimed by The Independentas one of the stand-out records of the year.Brookes is reminiscent of Tim Buckley as he glides between the lower and upper registers of his four-octave range. His pure voice, evocative lyrics and soaring melodies have made him a rising figure in thealt-folk scene. Nowin demand as a vocalist and collaborator, the long list of artists Brookes has workedwith includes Scott Matthews, Lucy Rose, Newton Faulkner and Basement Jaxx.Quotes

“he excels at propulsive, narratively rich folk, delivered in a soaring, clear-as-a-bell singing voice”-TheSunday Times

“there are vast emotional reserves at work”-The Independent

Originally from North Wales and Yorkshire, The Trials of Cato formed whilst living in Beirut, and spent a year boiling down the roots of their sound into a hybrid of traditional influences that intrigued Lebanese audiences in the country’s biggest venues. Returning home from Beirut in the winter of 2016, they have since torn a shape very much their own into the canvas of the UK folk scene.
Back in the UK, they set to performing tirelessly up and down the country, leading to BBC Radio 2’s Mark Radcliffe hailing them as “one of the real discoveries on the folk circuit in recent times.” The reception of their debut album, Hide and Hair, has been overwhelmingly positive. The album gained attention in national publications, receives repeated national airplay on BBC Radio 2 and BBC 6 Music, and won Best Album at the 2019 BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards. The year following the release saw the band win Best Emerging Artist at the inaugural Wales Folk Awards, and since then the group have been touring the UK extensively as well as making their Rirst appearances is the USA, Canada and Europe.

“One of the real discoveries on the folk circuit in recent times” – Mark Radcliffe, BBC Radio 2

“Fascinating stuff” – Cerys Matthews, BBC 6 Music
“Swaggering… glossy results” – The Guardian

“One of the most impressive debut folk albums of the year ★★★★” – Songlines

“Full of verve… they delight festival audiences ★★★★” – RnR