Joel Plaskett
“Outright charming”
Uncut
“A folk’n’roll-indie collision that brims with energy”
The Word
“Plaskett makes his case to follow names like Young, Lightfoot and Cohen”
Chart Attack
“Three to One is intelligent pop music ..a fine introduction to his lovingly crafted work”
Best Line of fit
“Celtic strummers…Nimble power-pop…Clever vocals… and earthy drama”
Mail on Sunday ****
Rachel Sermanni
Highland troubadour Rachel Sermanni has been casting spells across the country with her beautifully crafted folk-noir. The Scottish singer has supported Mumford & Sons, Michael Kiwanuka and Elvis Costello winning over audiences with her range of captivating ballads.
Guy Garvey has described Rachel’s voice as ‘quite astonishing’ and the Elbow frontman isn’t wrong. Rachel mixes up fast flowing poetical verses, rousing choruses and and tender moments with ease. Her debut LP Under Mountains is released in Europe in September.
‘Really really something special. She’s amazing. Listen to her voice. Quite astonishing’ Guy Garvey, Elbow frontman and BBC 6Music presenter
‘her voice is an instrument of incredible purity’ The Sunday Times
Rose Cousins
“Her lyrics are direct and forthright, her voice is crystal clear”
The Irish Times ★★★★
“Conviction and heart … haunting to uplifting in an instant”
Maverick UK ★★★★
“superb, emotive”
Mojo Magazine
“achingly candid”
USA Today
“Stark, impeccably written songs … elegantly understated …”
NOW Toronto★★★★★
“It’s no wonder Cousins is the object of audience affection…”
The Boston Globe
“One of the strongest and most emotive new voices”
No Depression
FRED
‘Irelands Indie-pop heroes’ State magazine
“Sprawling, ambitious and intoxicating” Irish Independent
“Leaving My Empire, has seen them ascend to a new level of brilliance”HotPress
“…pop rock with effortless authenticity” CBC’s Jian Ghomeshi
“….There’s no resisting this stuff unless you’re a tone-deaf, stone-hearted, know nothing… , Blissed out, loved-up and goddamn down and out funky, Fred we love you…” NME
Doug Paisley
—Don't Make Me Wait
Doug Paisley
Doug Paisley is a songwriter and performer from Toronto, Canada. His second album ‘Constant Companion’ was recently released to glowing reviews - Rolling Stone calling it ‘one of the best singer-songwriter albums of the year’, The New Yorker describing it as ‘A quiet wonder’ and was among Mojo magazine’s top 10 albums for 2010. Featuring guest appearances from Feist & Garth Hudson Pitchfork describes Doug’s music as ’effortless and insightful’. His songs are influenced by many years spent performing bluegrass and American traditional music. He continues to write, record and perform throughout Europe and North America.
Albums available at record stores noquarter.net and other online retailers
