Nominated by: KS
Music club: Wander to Wozza's
Playlist addition: The Barrel
My musical antennae tingled when I saw Aldous Harding on Later...with Jools Holland some years ago. She seemed to be in her own world. I get that same feeling whenever I catch a performance of hers on TV (check out her version of The Barrel on Jimmy Fallon). She's a one off.
Although she's a kiwi, she seems to be from another planet when performing/playing/singing (she has a lot of different voices). Interestingly, she has previously collaborated with Fenne Lily who I chose for an AOTW recently. You can understand why - they are both singular indie-folk artists.
While I love that Fenne Lily album, I can't actually commit to Aldous. I have flirted with the idea of buying her albums, but something has held me back each time.
Highlights: Fixture Picture; Designer, The Barrel, Weight of the Planets (yes - the more up-tempo numbers, where she also experiments a bit with sound). Aside from those, Treasure is sung beautifully - I like the voice she uses on this song, and the simple piano accompaniment is sympathetic and effective.
I've often thought that I should listen to her albums more, so thanks for that Kevy!
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