Speak, Brother celebrate the 13th April release of their debut album, Young and Brave, with a whistle-stop mini-tour that arrives in Salford on 7th April to deliver their powerful indie-folk-rock tunes.
Their songs are lyrical and story-based, yet remain anthemic and life-affirming. Comparisons have been drawn with Of Monsters and Men, Kodaline and Fleet Foxes.
Speak, Brother's guitar playing vocalist James Herring is in a positive mood as he discusses recent highlights: "Recording our first album was such a fun time. Mostly because we got to spend a month together as a band and got work with the legend that is Gavin Monaghan..."
National radio has already picked up on their work, with BBC Radio 2, BBC WM and BBC Introducing taking a keen interest. The single, Magnesium Burn, perfectly sets out their stall and showcases a passionate vocal that will make you want to see Speak, Brother live.
Their lush vocal harmonies and rustic instrumentation has seen them grouped as contemporaries of Mumford and Sons and Ben Howard, but there's something else to their music that sets apart. They avoid the fey and whimsical, and opt for a unifying sound that has strength and buoyancy.
The recording of Young and Brave has allowed them to group their live favourites into a punchy collection of tunes. On the process of finalising the track listing, James jokes, "It's a little bit like trying choosing your favourite kid."
As a live act they are described as 'vulnerable, honest and ethereal'. There's a great night in store at the Kings, and James and the lads are looking forward to it: "We're so excited to come to Salford We plan to play most of the album live to you. Expect anthems to sing to, the odd story about our songs and maybe the odd dance."
Speak, Brother also have John Nicholas supporting, who, James enthuses, has "an awesome voice"...
Speak, Brother + John Nicholas
Saturday 7th April
Kings Arms £6.50
Listen to the new single, Magnesium Burn - click here
See the album teaser video - click here
For details on John Nicholas see www.johnnicholasmusic.co.uk
Word by Ian Leslie
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