Album Of The Month - May 2015
Hattie Briggs - 'Red & Gold'
Hattie Briggs is a singer songwriter based in Stroud, Gloucestershire.
She quit an Oxford University degree course early in 2014 to concentrate on making a career in music. Bold decision was rewarded with increasing recognition and accolades including a nomination for BBC Radio 2's Young Folk Award in 2014.
Debut album 'Red & Gold' was released on 6th April 2015 and is a sublime collection of beautifully crafted melodic songs. With 8 original tracks out of the 10 on offer it is evident that we are witnessing the emergence of a highly accomplished singer songwriter.
Hattie possesses a gorgeous, crisp and clear voice that effortlessly draws the listener into her tales of self discovery, love, friendship and hope. There is never any over reliance on instrumentation on the songs so this allows the vocals to take centre stage. The stripped back sound is captured perfectly by Peter Waterman's immaculate production.
Mainly associated with the folk scene up to this point in time, 'Red & Gold' should help this very talented artist to capture the attention of a much wider audience!
She quit an Oxford University degree course early in 2014 to concentrate on making a career in music. Bold decision was rewarded with increasing recognition and accolades including a nomination for BBC Radio 2's Young Folk Award in 2014.
Debut album 'Red & Gold' was released on 6th April 2015 and is a sublime collection of beautifully crafted melodic songs. With 8 original tracks out of the 10 on offer it is evident that we are witnessing the emergence of a highly accomplished singer songwriter.
Hattie possesses a gorgeous, crisp and clear voice that effortlessly draws the listener into her tales of self discovery, love, friendship and hope. There is never any over reliance on instrumentation on the songs so this allows the vocals to take centre stage. The stripped back sound is captured perfectly by Peter Waterman's immaculate production.
Mainly associated with the folk scene up to this point in time, 'Red & Gold' should help this very talented artist to capture the attention of a much wider audience!