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Salt House have been a mainstay on the folk scene for over a decade. The band’s reputation as thoughtful and innovative interpreters of both ancient ballads and contemporary songs has been solidified with acclaimed album releases and extensive touring. Described as a "gentle, lulling delight" by The Guardian, Salt House blend heartfelt vocal and instrumental interplay, offering listeners a moment of reflection and connection.
New songs that sound like they’ve always been here, ancient ballads woken up. Poems given melodies they’ve long deserved.
Salt House's sound is influenced by the landscapes of the Scottish Highlands, Northumberland and Shetland, the respective homes of band members Ewan MacPherson (vocals, electric and acoustic guitars), Anna Hughes (vocals, fiddle, viola, tenor guitar) and Jenny Sturgeon (vocals, keys, guitar). They incorporate their natural surroundings into the fabric of the music that speaks of a shared love of place, people, and evolving tradition.
Reviews
“..an album of stirringly gorgeous music”
Klof Mag
“..fine record.”
At The Barrier
“..Riverwoods is simply amazing.”
Folk Notes
"..warm, natural and utterly comfortable.." Rootsworld
‘Elegant’ Mojo
★★★★★ The Scotsman
‘Effortless’ Tom Robinson, BBC 6 Music
‘Awfy Bonnie’ Roddy Hart, BBC Radio Scotland
★★★★★ fRoots
★★★★ Songlines
★★★★ "Characterful new songs and settings, deftly woven" The Scotsman
"Outstanding" Irish Music Magazine
"A gentle lulling delight" The Guardian
New songs that sound like they’ve always been here, ancient ballads woken up. Poems given melodies they’ve long deserved.
Salt House's sound is influenced by the landscapes of the Scottish Highlands, Northumberland and Shetland, the respective homes of band members Ewan MacPherson (vocals, electric and acoustic guitars), Anna Hughes (vocals, fiddle, viola, tenor guitar) and Jenny Sturgeon (vocals, keys, guitar). They incorporate their natural surroundings into the fabric of the music that speaks of a shared love of place, people, and evolving tradition.
Reviews
“..an album of stirringly gorgeous music”
Klof Mag
“..fine record.”
At The Barrier
“..Riverwoods is simply amazing.”
Folk Notes
"..warm, natural and utterly comfortable.." Rootsworld
‘Elegant’ Mojo
★★★★★ The Scotsman
‘Effortless’ Tom Robinson, BBC 6 Music
‘Awfy Bonnie’ Roddy Hart, BBC Radio Scotland
★★★★★ fRoots
★★★★ Songlines
★★★★ "Characterful new songs and settings, deftly woven" The Scotsman
"Outstanding" Irish Music Magazine
"A gentle lulling delight" The Guardian
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