“Rather Lovely Electro-Folk” – Mark Radcliffe & Stuart Maconie – BBC 6 Music
“The feel of Elliott Smith & Sufjan Stevens” – Scottish Daily Express ★★★★
“Haunting” – The Sunday Times
Chris Cleverley was born under a solstice moon, in the honeysuckle mysticism of a late 80s Midsummer.
Cleverley’s boundary-shattering ‘Dream-Folk’ songwriting sits on the cutting edge of modern folk. A true guitar-man, his elaborate alternate tunings, percussive rhythms and ambient sound design flow beneath a visceral lyrical style inspired by the Lo-fi American Greats, Elliott Smith & Sufjan Stevens; a curious tapestry weaved from the hazy psychedelia of the 60s folk revival and the soulful oblivion of 90s Pacific Northwest.
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I’m really happy to share the 2nd single from my forthcoming album. It’s called ‘Still Life’. The song paints an apocalyptic vision of a natural world drained of its essence and vitality as trees breath through respirator machines, while the last remaining animals stand motionless in the glass exhibits of derelict museums. The Official […]
I want to say a huge thank you to everyone who streamed my new track Chlorophyll over the weekend. I’m really happy to launch the official music video too. It was filmed by Abbie Barton of The Runaway Sessions at Bantham Beech in Devon. WATCH – Here
I’m so happy to share my new single ‘Chlorophyll’ with you today. It’s the first release from my forthcoming album out in November. It was produced by the master sorcerer John Patrick Elliot (The Little Unsaid) and features very special guest Lucy Farrell on vocals. The sublime cover art was produced by Martin Hyde, who […]
I’m really pleased to share my upcoming tour dates. So looking forward to breaking the winter malaise, getting back out there and seeing friendly faces again. Head over to the live page of my website for ticket links. It would be so good to see you there!
I’m excited to announce my first live performance of 2022, at the Riverhouse Barn Arts Centre in Walton-on-Thames, Surrey on Sunday 6th February. This is an afternoon concert starting at 12:15pm and hosted by the good people of Walton Folk Festival. CLICK HERE for tickets.
Thanks so much for joining me on my artistic journey in 2021. It was another stifling year all round hey? I’m wishing you all the best for this coming one and hope it brings you much happiness. This is going to be a massive year with two large solo UK tours and the release of […]
I’m looking forward to my next performance at one of York’s finest intimate venues; FortyFive Vinyl Cafe. The gig is on Saturday 9th October and support on the evening comes from the amazing trad folk duo Painted Sky. Tickets are £6 in advance – BUY NOW
To celebrate the release of my new album ‘Live From The Glass Isle’ I will be launching the record through an exclusive live stream concert. I am aware some people were not able to make the tour dates at venues so I wanted to provide this extra date to make sure everyone has the chance. […]
I’m so happy to share with you that my new record ‘Live From The Glass Isle‘ is now available on Ltd Edition CD and Digital Download, exclusively from my Bandcamp page. CLICK HERE to pick up your copy today. I’ve been really grateful for all the support you have given, as well as the kind […]
A STATEMENT ON LIVE MUSIC In just over a week I embark on the tour to promote my forthcoming record ‘Live From The Glass Isle’. I wanted to check in with you my friends, in an open and honest way, to explain my state of ambivalence as I navigate mixed feelings of eagerness and apprehension. […]
