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Alt folk with a groovy and ethereal edge
‘One to watch from the South West’ Charlie Ashcroft, Amazing Radio
Cornwall UK based Wake the River span multiple generations in their ages and influences inviting a fresh fusion with delicate, stand-out lead vocals from Freeborn, sensitive instrumentation, layered harmonies and irresistible grooves.
Lead vocalist Freeborn and songwriter Woodburn explore a blend of folk, blues, indie and pop genres, always searching for where the playful and the ethereal meet. Multi instrumentalists Height and Seddon add to the sonic mix their knowledge of folk styles and grooves from around the world.
Regulars on BBC introducing, RTÉ Radio 1 (Lilian Smith) and Amazing Radio the band have been live in session on Radio X with John Kennedy. Wake the River has enjoyed prominent live venues including The Bedford in London and the Eden Project.
Cornwall, UK based alt folk band Wake the River describe their sound as a fusion of folk styles from around the world with an ethereal edge.
Summer 24 EP Osprey sees the band embracing their live sound and the delicate intricacies of arrangements from band member and multi instrumentalist Ashley Height.
For fans of:
Alice Pheobe Lou, Aurora, Lucy Rose, Matilda Mann, Agnes Obel, Big Thief and Marika Hackman.