The Pond is a ‘democratic mud pit’ in which Kathryn Williams - ‘Without doubt one of the most authentic folk voices in the country’ (Q) - has teamed up with fellow musicians, Simon Edwards and Ginny Clee for an album project – more Gorillaz than Guthrie - taking many by surprise.The Pond is an explosion of ideas augmenting vintage beats, 60’s pop, Eastern flavoured loops - and even a rapper. The music developed – alongside friendships - over a two year period of on/ off recording at Simon & Ginny’s home studio in North London and by exchanging files over email with Newcastle-based Kathryn.
We had a listen to ‘Circle Round A Tree’ from The Pond (set for release 21st May) and this is what we thought:
‘Circle Round A Tree’ is a loopily frosted chiming candelabrum of calming bassnote ripples and shimmering guitar sounds- each encrusted with Kathryn’s lacy vocals, hanging like veils from an alabaster statue. Moreish and irresistible. -- Neil Mach --
The Pond are excited to announce live dates for late May and early June -
May 28 2012
Komedia Brighton, Brighton, UK
Tue May 29 2012
Union Chapel, London, UK
Wed May 30 2012
The Ruby Lounge, Manchester, UK
Fri Jun 01 2012
Brudenell Social Club, Leeds, UK
Sat Jun 02 2012
King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut, Glasgow, UK
Sun Jun 03 2012
The Sage Gateshead, Gateshead, UK
http://thepondmusic.com/
