Hickory Signals
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Hickory Signals | |
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| Origin | Brighton, England |
| Genres | Folk |
| Years active | 2014–present |
| Labels | GFM Records |
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| Website | hickorysignals |
Hickory Signals are a Brighton-based folk duo consisting of Laura Ward and Adam Ronchetti.[1] Aside from their work as a duo, they are both full-time members of Brighton folk collective Bird in the Belly.[2]
History
Noise of the Waters EP
In late 2016 the Hickory Signals independently released their second EP, titled Noise of the Waters. The title of the EP and the lyrics for the lead single were taken from the poem of the same name by James Joyce,[3] and was chosen by the duo as it mirrored their experiences of living on a house boat. The EP was produced by Ian Carter from Stick in the Wheel.[4]
Laura Ward was selected to interview Peggy Seeger about her life and autobiography on stage for the Shoreham Ropetackle Arts Centre [5]
Turn to Fray
In 2018, the band announced their debut album Turn to Fray would be released on GFM Records.
"Turn to Fray" was released on 16 November 2018, and was met with critical acclaim. The Guardian praised the album for its progressive approach to gender politics within the folk genre, and made it Folk Album of the Month [6]
With Bird in the Belly
In late 2016, folk musician Jinnwoo announced he was working with Hickory Signals in a new folk collective called Bird in the Belly.[7] Bird in the Belly stated their objective as a band was to uncover forgotten or overlooked British songs, stories, and poems, and reintroduce them into the current folk music canon.[8]
Bird in the Belly released their debut album, The Crowing, on 23 March 2018, through a partnership between GFM Records and Proper Music Distribution. The album received critical acclaim, and was made "Album of the Week" in the Daily Express who called it "Folk album of the year so far".[9]
Discography
EPs
| Title | Album details |
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| Hickory Signals EP |
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| Noise of the Waters |
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Albums
| Title | Album details |
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| Turn to Fray |
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Albums with Bird in the Belly
| Title | Album details |
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| The Crowing |
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| Neighbours and Sisters |
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References
- ^ "Premiere: Hickory Signals - Noise of the Waters - Folk Radio". 27 October 2016.
- ^ "Bird In The Belly - The Crowing (GFM Records) - Northern Sky Magazine". www.northernskymag.com.
- ^ "Song Premiere: Hickory Signals - 'Noise Of The Waters'". 2 December 2016.
- ^ "Video premiere: Hickory Signals "Noise Of The Waters"". 6 December 2016.
- ^ "Peggy Seeger - Ropetackle Arts Centre". ropetacklecentre.co.uk.
- ^ Rogers, Jude (16 November 2018). "Hickory Signals: Turn to Fray review – woke folk marries poetry and poignancy" – via www.theguardian.com.
- ^ "Jinnwoo unveils 'Ozzy Wood' EP ahead of debut album release - exclusive stream".
- ^ "Video Premiere: Bird in The Belly - Give Me Back My Heart Again - FRUK". 30 January 2018.
- ^ Townsend, Martin (26 March 2018). "Album of the week: Bird in the Belly - The Crowing".