The new video for Turn Again, the first single from my upcoming album Dominion of Spells, is OUT NOW!
Written for my son and his imaginary shapeshifting games, the song draws on the folk ballad Tam Lin, where an enchanted knight asks his lover Janet to “hold me fast and fear me not” as he transformed into monstrous shapes. Her unwavering embrace breaks his spell. Turn Again reframes this image through the lens of parenthood

My new single, Turn Again, is out now!

Listen HERE.

Read all about the inspiration behind the song in Kolf Magazine’s write up HERE.

Hope you enjoy it!

I’m excited (and in honesty a tad nervous) to announce the launch of the Kickstarter campaign for my new solo album, The Dominion of Spells.

This project features songs of metamorphosis, magic, and midlife, where selkies, owl goddesses, and fairy queens guide a quest for wonder. With your support, I hope to bring the album into the world in March 2026, alongside a vinyl edition and a companion book that includes retellings of the stories behind the songs.

After recently experiencing two fake AI “album releases” in my name, I’m more determined than ever to share the real album — one that celebrates human connection and the power of thoughtfully crafted storytelling and song.

You can read more and support the campaign via the link below. It’s a bit nerve-wracking to ask, but I’d be grateful if you’d take a look — and share it with friends if you feel inclined. Thank you!

The Furrow Collective head out on tour next week!

To celebrate 10 years since the release of our first album we will perform a selection of songs from their decade of collaboration. As well as favourites from their back catalogue, the band will share songs from our new album We Know by the Moon, a lunar-themed album of songs set after dark:
"The moon, the stars, darkness and night are threads woven through these songs.

Hello Friends!

I bring news of a few forthcoming gigs with Rob Harbron this Autumn. We have a Halloween concert on 31st October at the atmospheric Bishops House Sheffield, a Tudor venue with witch marks carved into the woodwork. Then Kirkgate Arts, Cockermouth...

I’m looking forward to touring with concertina wizard Rob Harbron this Autumn! We’ll be at the following venues in October and November…

I’m delighted to be part of ‘Sea Song Sessions’, a collection of British maritime folk songs and sea shanties, performed Jon Boden, Seth Lakeman, Ben Nicholls , Jack Rutter (and yours truly).

We celebrated the release of the album of the same name in September 2022 on Topic Records with a run of on-board and harbourside performances which we sailed to and from by ship! We are now reuniting for a short run of shows inland, and in venues, to perform songs from the Sea Song Sessions and more.

I’m delighted to announce that I have a new album coming out on 25th November with multi-instrumentalist Rob Harbron, entitled ‘Time Was Away’. It’s available to preorder from our duo website and on our Bandcamp page. Our debut duo album comprises eight folk songs and two 20th Century poems set to music. Recorded and produced by the award-winning Andy Bell of Hudson Records, the album has been described as ‘an elegant and understated fragile gem’ by FRUK.

November brings good tidings: First, I’m part of two very special performances this month celebrating 50 years since the release of Nick Drake’s seminal album Bryter Later. I’ll be singing with The Modern Jazz and Folk Ensemble, featuring my Furrow Collective pal Alasdair Roberts and the renowned Jazz musicians Orphy Robinson, Rowland Sutherland and Dudley Philips.

SAT 13TH NOV - THE SOUTHBANK CENTRE - LONDON

FRI 19TH NOV - GULBENKIAN ARTS CENTRE - CANTERBURY

It’s great to be able to announce a live tour at last! I’ll be out on the road again with the brilliant concertina wizard and multi-instrumentalist Rob Harbron in October. Shortly afterwards we’ll be heading to the studio in November to record our debut duo album, so there will be more exciting album news round the corner. For now though, we’d love to see you in October!