Tilly Moses announces her debut solo album

Tilly Moses

After coming across Tilly Moses online last year, her sound and emotive musical qualities immediately struck a chord with GingerDog Records. Since that first initial glimpse, their belief in Tilly and her music has increased two-fold and GingerDog Records are absolutely delighted to announce the release of her debut studio album Alight And Adrift.

The effortless way Tilly passionately tells stories through her music, and the unique and timeless sound of her voice, mean that this debut album is a both melodically charming and evocative at the same time. Full of twists and turns, unexpected eccentricities that push the boundaries of modern day folk music, as well as true-to-tradition elements, it all comes together to produce an authentic, clever and inspiring body of work which can stand up tall in the world of folk, but also cross-over into more mainstream mixes to introduce an entirely new audience to the world of folk music.

‘There is a depth to her distinct voice as there is to her writing, a tone that reaches beneath the surface. Tilly has set a very firm foundation with this album. With beautiful instrumentation and clever arrangements, a good mix of traditional and self-penned work and some prestigious guests, she is certainly making her intentions for a long and prosperous folk career clear with this debut.’ – Ange Hardy

While usually a solo performer, Tilly was delighted to collaborate with and be joined on the album by some exceptional talents, such as BBC Folk Award Winner Sam Kelly, BBC Jazz Award Winner and Mercury Prize Nominee Kit Downes, and the fiddle player James Delarre, from the BBC Folk Award nominated band Mawkin. Tilly was also joined by young, multi-instrumentalist and virtuoso recorder player Finn Collinson, from the rising young folk duo Shorelark, and the fantastically insightful singer/songwriter Samuel McKie.

Listening to Alight And Adrift it quickly becomes apparent that Tilly has been inspired and shaped by a wide range of talented musicians and when asked to give a little insight into this, Tilly had to say…

When I was growing up, Damien Rice’s O was played all the time in the house – I hope some of those deep cello lines and that intense passion are heard in this album; it’s certainly a homage to an incredible record. The Guillemots’ distinct weirdness and originality inspired me to try and create something unique and unafraid, as their music always was – something I hope I have succeeded in creating. Lisa Hannigan’s deep, subtle, powerful voice, extraordinary lyrics, and exquisite instrumentation never fails to take me back and make me breathless. I owe so much to her music, and I carry it with me always – my ultimate idol.

A skill I always aspire to is Karine Polwart’s way of approaching painful and difficult topics, with such stunningly beautiful words and arrangements and the way Rachel Sermanni unflinchingly sings of the darkest thoughts inside her head, with such magnetic charm, always has me wishing I could do the same.

The moment I heard Ida Wenoe’s music, it became an irreversible part of my musical experience. It is like nothing else I’ve ever heard, and I never want to stop listening. Sandy Denny, John Smith, Joni Mitchell, Mick Flannery, Ben Howard, Kate Bush, Paolo Nutini, John Martyn, Bellowhead, Mawkin, Ange Hardy, James Vincent McMorrow, Iron and Wine, and many many others also deserve honourable mentions for their huge influence on my musicality.

Massive thanks to them all. We’re so lucky to live in a world so full of fantastic music!

Artist’s website: https://tillymoses.bandcamp.com/

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