Nadine Khouri

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Influenced by dream-pop, film soundtracks and spoken-word, Nadine Khouri's sound has been described as a "music born of perennial outsider-status." Her forthcoming album was recorded live in Bristol with producer John Parish (PJ Harvey, Giant Sand.) The resulting album is a haunting, atmospheric collection of meditations on loss & transformation, held within the hushed intimacy of Khouri's voice, calling to mind bands such as Mazzy Star & Low. Khouri performs with Huw Bennett (double-bass) Basia Bartz (violin) and Jake Long (drums.)

http://www.nadinekhouri.com

First & foremost a songwriter versed in the classical traditions of the form, Benedict Benjamin is capable of crafting both operatic crescendo and lullaby-like stillness shot through with the heartbreaking swoon of Roy Orbison, the soothing harmonies of the Everly Brothers and the honesty of Jeff Tweedy. His songs undercut the dreamlike beauty of early 60s pop music with lyrics both frank and poetic, creating a powerful Lynchian duality that makes the heart swell and the head spin. His highly-anticipated new album 'Night Songs' was produced with Dan Blackett (Landshapes, Bella Union) and is due for release in March.

http://www.benedictbenjamin.com