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Ruth Lyon has just released her remarkable debut album 'Poems & Non-Fiction' it's now available to stream and purchase on 12" vinyl via Pink Lane Records.
Poems & Non-Fictionis the debut album by Newcastle’s Ruth Lyon—a major waymark for a powerful songwriter who weaves deeply evocative narratives and potent meditations, with an artistry that balances delicacy and strength. Forged by her experiences as a disabled woman and a life-long sense of otherness, she explores the beautiful mess of existence, challenges social norms and ignites a journey towards self-acceptance, empowerment and perhaps most importantly, hope. “ I have surprised myself with the raw honesty in these songsand I hope these stories inspire healing and growth”.
Working with acclaimed producer John Parish (PJ Harvey, Aldous Harding) and influenced by artists like Adrienne Lenker, FionaApple and Moondog, the songs are rich with poetic nuance and the unconventional insight of a young life lived to capacity—a mesmerizing blend of analogue and angular indie-folk that gives as much attention to silence as sound, with understated yet muscular grooves. Shimmering between the abstract, the archetypal and the naked truth, meaning lingers just beneath the surface, daring listeners to both reach out and dig deep; to give emotion a solid, tangible shape.
Coming off the back of concerts from across the world—most notably performing at New York City Hall where she received the prestigious Danny Award, Brighton’s Great Escape international showcase and Glastonbury Festival—as well as receiving the flagship PPL Momentum Grant and being included on the Power 100, that named her among the most influential disabled people in the UK, Poems & Non-Fiction, set for release this year, promises to further cement Lyon’s reputation as a singular voice in the contemporary music landscape; one that dares to challenge, comfort, and captivate in equal measure.
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Suffolk (England) Alternative-Pop riser Caswell returns with the radiant new single ‘Final Call’ (13th June), taken from the anticipated upcoming debut album Break/Bleed/Bloom (1st Oct).
Blending elements of downtempo electronica, ethereal deampop and indie musicality with pop sensibilities, Caswell brings a sonic intelligence and melodic clarity which sets her music apart. Lush, immersive and emotive, the new single ‘Final Call’ continues this trend, with a tight lo-fi beat and fuzzy modulated bass with splashes of sparkling synth creating a transportive and rich soundscape. Caswell’s tender and commanding lead vocal pulls the track forward through its instantly repeatable melody, creating a feel which is at once cinematic and intimate, marked by a delicate interplay of vulnerability and strength to reflect playful, yet heartfelt lyricism.
Speaking about the single Caswell explains: "Final Call explores the concept of reincarnation and feeling a playful curiosity about death, which is something so often seen as negative and taboo in our culture. Nature has always been an incredible way of helping me to feel present and there is beauty in knowing that we are connected to this ancient and cyclical network of life, and that one day when we will inevitably return to the earth that we are made from. Maybe death is simply a fallow period of rest, after which our energy lives on in the natural world in some new way."
Known for her magnetic stage presence, Caswell first grabbed attention by winning a nationwide competition to support Ed Sheeran, performing for 40,000 fans on his Divide tour. She’s since lit up stages at major festivals including the likes of Reading & Leeds, Latitude, and Bearded Theory, each performance showcasing her ability to balance the softness of her sound with undeniable stage energy.
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Looms - The Iron and the Rust.
We’re thrilled to introduce Looms — the newest addition to the Paper Garden family. Their music blends dreamy guitar tones, layered harmonies, and emotionally rich storytelling, grounded in a decade of Brooklyn indie roots.
Just released: “The Iron and the Rust” is a shimmering, late-summer track that captures both intimacy and expanse and the first single from their upcoming Big Dream EP, arriving Sept 19.
Music isn’t just something we hear — it’s something we feel. Whether you’re listening for inspiration, connection, or discovery, this track invites you to take a moment, lean in, and see what emotions rise.
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Chwaer Fawr – Byw yn ôl y Sôn.
Chwaer Fawr new single 'Byw yn ôl y Sôn' is out now via Klep Dim Trep. Chwaer Fawr is the solo project of 'Mari Morgan', known for her time with Rogue Jones, Bitw and Saron. Her debut album (due June 27), oxymoronically titled Diwedd ('end'), is a quiet turning point marking both a conclusion and a beginning. Written and recorded slowly, at home and with friends, Diwedd grew organically and patiently. After years of playing in other people’s bands, this time it's her own quietly defiant voice that's front and centre.
Sung entirely in Welsh, Diwedd explores the tension between innocence and responsibility, between personal vulnerability and quiet resistance. It hints at the duality between the wonder of new motherhood and the anxiety of the modern world, threading in themes of peace, hope, and the urge to rise above it all. Birds and flight are recurring images throughout as symbols of freedom, fragility, and defiance. The album doesn’t seek resolution, but offers space to sit with discomfort, wonder and change.
Musically, Diwedd lives in a wonky, artful corner of alt-pop. It balances off-kilter textures with melodic clarity, gentle warmth and sharp detail. The record features contributions from a reliable circle of collaborators, including Llŷr Pari (Gwenno, Omaloma), Alex Morrison (Cate Le Bon, H. Hawkline), and Gwion Llewelyn (Aldous Harding, Villagers), with production from Gruff ab Arwel (Bitw, Y Niwl), who helps shape its tender strangeness.
Despite it's title, 'Diwedd' isn’t a full stop; rather, it’s the exhale after a long breath in. It marks the end of the slow, steady making of a debut, and the start of a more personal musical chapter. The album is both a personal journal and a quiet protest, not against one thing, but against forgetting what matters. It might not shout, but it stays with you. Sometimes, an ending is the most powerful way to begin.
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