Everybody’s Gone To The Rapture is the debut EP by English folksinger and bassist Thom Ashworth. Thom hails from Hampshire, but calls London home.
Thom’s is a stripped back approach to British traditional music, played on his ‘home’ instrument – bass. The unique sonic palette of this release brings instruments usually seen in a supportive role to the fore, teamed with restrained percussion, and Thom’s powerful tenor voice.
His previous work couldn’t have been further from the folk world – Thom cut his teeth playing hardcore and emo, going on to play in Deep Elm Records post rock/prog act Our Lost Infantry and many headed indie rock behemoth Revere – which belies a childhood spent in at festivals and pub sessions, listening to Fairport Convention, Show Of Hands, and Waterson:Carthy.
Thom has a growing reputation as a live performer, and made his solo debut last year opening for Dublin folk miscreants Lankum (formerly known as Lynched).
TRACKLISTING
- Tyne Of Harrow (trad arr. Ashworth)
- Lord Bateman (trad arr. Ashworth)
- Everybody’s Gone To The Rapture (Ashworth)
- Crow On The Cradle (Sydney Carter arr. Ashworth)
Thom’s blog gives some thoughts on his song choices and writing inspiration, ranging from T S Eliot to computer games, to a young man turning to crime to support himself.
Artist’s website: www.thomashworth.com
Listen to ‘Tyne Of Harrow’:
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