Beth Jeans Houghton

Key tracks:

Golden
Nightswimmer
Hot Toast

Label: Static Caravan

Description:

Experimental feel good folk with natural percussion and dreamy vocals.

A fresh talent with songs so well crafted and instantly classic that most people would give up a left arm for her formidable song-writing skill: welcome to the world of Beth Jeans Houghton, who, to paraphrase The Guardian, joins the dots between Gwen Stefani and Vashti Bunyan. With her alternative blend of experimental folk she has been hailed by the NME as "a Joni Mitchell for the anti-folk generation" quite the accolade for such a new artist!

Her debut single on Static Caravan "Golden" is a delicately presented masterpiece of contemporary folk that echoes the greats of those who've gone before her but with a strong contemporary stamp of production from Adem and rightfully earns all the praise it has received so far. Her unique magical voice expresses optimistic desire to be "golden - for gold never rusts", it will leave you swaying in the gentle breeze like corn on a hot August day. Record Collector declared "it is a real rustic beauty worthy of it's own car commercial"!

"Nightswimmer" creates a celestial torch song laced with lush pads, twinkling glockenspiels and driving string arrangements resulting in what sounds like Kate Bush covering Enya (don't be alarmed, it actually works). With her latest release "Hot Toast Ep Vol.1", produced by Tunng mainman Mike Lindsay, we're treated to a galloping pop sing a long with vocal layerings that rival those of Animal Collective's P anda Bear. "I Will Return I Promise" trots through with a bluegrass feel, its upbeat positive message of moving on making it a perfect mid-western summer jam. "Hot Toast" builds on these new influences harking back to simpler times and a good old dance around the barn with a natural percussive sound.

Releases we represent:

Golden | Single | Static Caravan | 2009
Hot Toast Vol. 1 | E.P | Static Caravan | 2009

Quotes:

For "Hot Toast Vol 1"-

"A considerable talent, with a remarkable voice and a rare star quality" Mojo

"(Her voice is) ..a light, airy instrument capable of conveying delight, astonishment and sorrow, often in a single song." The Guardian (Band Of the Day)

"Beautifully crafted tracks, ripe with delicate melodies and intricate guitar work" Music Week

For "Golden"-

"Golden has been turning heads and hearts, showcasing both the beautiful delicacy of her voice and her ability to write a killer tune." The Guardian

"A Joni Mitchell for the anti-folk generation" NME

"Magic faerie dust from the enchanted forest inhabited by this precocious young maiden...it is a real rustic beauty worthy of it's own car commercial"! Record Collector

"Aching archaic splendour" Notion

"A superior piece of acoustic songcraft all round" Boomkat

"Divine; a delicate melody glides eerily alongside Houghton's dreamy vocals" Alternative Ulster