Sun-Pinned Leaves

Christopher Brown and Neil Faulkner release their 8th Studio album since 2019 on 14th July 2025. They first wrote songs together at school in 1975 continuing writing and performing till the mid-80s.

Having reunited Neil and Chris formed ‘Sun-Pinned Leaves' in 2018. After 4 well received releases, fifth album 'Altered States (2022) was a UK Country Radio album of the week with single 'Brilliant Jewel' awarded 'Best Music Collaboration' by the World Songwriting Awards. SPL won Best International Vocal Duo, at the 5th annual ISSA Awards held in Atlanta (GA) August 2023.

Sixth album ‘Tales From The Great Lakes’ spawned singles 'City's Got Soul’ which made No 1 in the Euro Indie Network Top 100 and ‘Lakes and Sky’ which made No 1 in the World indie network Chart. The album was also nominated for The JOSIE Music Awards Best Folk/Americana Album of 2024. SPL released 7th album ‘Seven Sins Aren’t Enough’ in July 2024 which includes JOSIE Award nominated 'You and Me' and was another UK Country Radio Album of the Week. They performed a track from the album on their return to Atlanta in 2024 as judges and award presenters. 8th album 'No One Gets Out Alive' is another UK Country Album of the week and SPL are nominated for 'Americana Duo of the Year' at The Josie Music Awards, Grand Ole Opry Nashville Nov 2025.