Richard catches Josienne and Ben in Leicester – “there is a new maturity to them – the melancholia is still there, the introspection and self-reflection survive, but the control has shifted and a new path is being explored.”
Their early work was full of frailty; now, on this album, there is a new maturity that is reflected in strength with, perhaps, more than a touch of grit. The melancholia is still there, the introspection and self-reflection survive, but the control has shifted.
Listen to ‘Bathed In Light’, our Song of the Day taken from Josienne Clarke & Ben Walker’s forthcoming album ‘Seedlings All’ (out March 23rd on Rough Trade Records).
PicaPica features the dual talents of Josienne Clarke and Samantha Whates accompanied by Adam Beattie and Sonny Johns. Spring & Shade is their new EP, a short but beautiful offering from two very talented singers who have no shortage of experience in creating dreamy harmonies.
Josienne Clarke partners with jazz pianist Kit Downes for ‘Such a Sky’. Whether this is a one-off or a prelude to further collaborations remains to be seen, but, for now, just enjoy the propagated fruit from two different but entwined musical orchards.
Rob heads to London’s Slaughtered Lamb for a live preview performance of Josienne Clarke and Ben Walker’s new album ‘Overnight’ due for release on Rough trade records on 14 Oct. 2016
Josienne Clarke & Ben Walker will release their debut album for Rough Trade, ‘Overnight,’ on October 14th. Listen to the album’s lilting first single, “The Waning Crescent”.
We talk to Josienne Clarke and Ben Walker and the duo bring us up to speed with what’s been happening including news of their new album coming out on Rough Trade in October!
Shirley Collins celebrates her 80th Birthday in style at Cecil Sharp House including a tribute concert with guests including Eliza Carthy, Billy Bragg, Jackie Oates , Josienne Clarke and Ben Walker, Martin Wyndham Read, The Askew Sisters and more. Read our live review here.
Songs for the Voiceless is both a beautifully realised piece of art and a timely lesson in history featuring Jon Boden, Bella Hardy, The Young’Uns and more.
In ‘Nothing Can Bring Back The Hour’ Josienne Clarke and Ben Walker have produced a work of beauty and depth which deserves to be acknowledged as a classic in the canon of contemporary UK folk music.
Josienne Clarke & Ben Walker are set to release their most audacious release to date. Josienne talks exclusively to FRUK about their new album ‘Nothing Can Bring Back The Hour’.
