Following another busy summer of festivals, including an incredible performance at Glastonbury, family acoustic-rock trio Wildwood Kin continue to build momentum for the release of their self-titled sophomore album on 4th October by sharing an acoustic version of their new single ‘Beauty in Your Brokenness’, which has just been added to the Radio 2 playlist.
Each track on the new album is built around a message that Wildwood Kin can get behind.The first track they previewed from ‘Wildwood Kin’ was the beautifully sombre, Fleetwood Mac-like ballad ‘Never Alone’, which was produced and co-written with Ed Harcourt. ‘Never Alone’ tackled a deeply personal subject and became a message to anyone feeling as isolated as Meg Loney’s brother, who sadly committed suicide. The stunning video that accompanied it complemented the song and lyrics perfectly, and was filmed in the West Pennine Moorlands
The new single ‘Beauty in Your Brokenness’ is an intimate acoustic lament that talks about self-acceptance. The track was inspired by the Japanese art of ‘Kintsugi’ – the idea of something becoming more beautiful for having been damaged or broken.
Beth explains, “Have you heard about kintsugi? It is a Japanese art where they take broken pottery and put it back together using lacquer, dusted with gold and silver powder, to make a unique piece of art with intricate patterns only the brokenness creates. It is a reminder that our imperfections, mishaps and tragedies shape us and make us who we are.”
“‘Beauty In Your Brokenness’ is a message for us, too,” Emillie continues. “We’re not natural performers. We all think we’re not good enough, or confident enough to do this. But then people come to us after shows and say they liked our most awkward and weird moments, so it seems the mishaps make us relatable. Being who you are is the best approach to life.”
Completed by Meg’s cousins, the Key sisters Emillie (guitar) and Beth (bouzouki), Wildwood Kin are a band of equals with each member contributing equally. Wildwood Kin made quite the impression with their 2017 debut album ‘Turning Tides’. It set them on course for an enthralling ride which led to majestic performances at Glastonbury, Radio 2 Live in Hyde Park and the Teenage Cancer Trust’s ‘A Beautiful Night Out’ at the Royal Albert Hall – plus extensive support from Radio 2 and BBC Introducing. A growing fanbase fell under their spell in the process, pushing them past the 20 million streams landmark.
Wildwood Kin continue playing festivals this summer before preparing for their mammoth 17-date headline tour this autumn. The tour kicks off in Norwich on 6th November at Waterfront Studio and includes a London date at Omeara on 11th November before concluding in Leeds on 4th December. The band have also just added European and Irish dates to their UK tour.For the full list of dates and to purchase tickets please visit
The album will be released on CD, vinyl and digital/streaming via Silvertone Records/Sony, and is available to pre-order now, with ‘Never Alone’ provided as an instant download.
| The full list of Tour Dates are: 06.11. NORWICH THE WATERFRONT 07.11. BIRMINGHAM O2 INSTITUTE3 08.11. MANCHESTER NIGHT & DAY CAFE 11.11. LONDON OMEARA 12.11. BATH MOLES 13.11. CARDIFF THE GLEE CLUB 14.11. BRISTOL THEKLA 15.11. BUDE FOLK FESTIVAL 17.11. SOUTHAMPTON JOINERS 18.11. BRIGHTON KOMEDIA 21.11. EXETER THE LEMONGROVE 23.11. DUBLIN LOST LANE 24.11. Clonakilty DEBARRAS 27.11. DRONFIELD CIVIC HALL 28.11. LIVERPOOL LEAF 29.11. WHITBY PAVILION 01.12.. EDINBURGH THE CAVES 02.12. GLASGOW STEREO 03.12. NEWCASTLE CLUNY 04.12. LEEDS BRUDENELL SOCIAL CLUB 09.12. COLOGNE BLUE SHELL 11.12. BERLIN BADEHAUS 12.12. AMSTERDAM PARADISO 15.12 ZURICH PAPIERSAAL |
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