Music bloggers are always leaving bands in their wake like abandoned teddybears, as they forge ahead looking for the next band before discarding them once again for something more shiny and new. Personally, I try not to forget to investigate the promise I heard in a couple of MP3s but on this occasion I completely forgot. So this serves as my reminder and also a strong recommendation for you guys.
Nancy Elizabeth is a 23 year old Manchester based singer and instrumentalist who mixes folk and post rock influences who I featured back in early October. Her album Battle and Victory came out in September on the Leaf Label.
I must thank Mr Jim Carroll for reminding me of her when he played the wonderful “Off with your Axe” on his Phantom FM show on Saturday night. Yesterday, thanks to the wonders of eMusic, I finally downloaded the album and it is just perfect for this blustery weather we are experiencing. Folky, slightly experimental with a voice like Beth Orthon and a similar vibe to Bat for Lashes.
MP3
Nancy Elizabeth – Off with your Axe
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Video
Here she is playing the harp at the Moseley Folk Festival.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkx546PsLR0[/youtube]
Niall Byrne is the founder of the most-influential Irish music site Nialler9, where he has been writing about music since 2005. He is the co-host of the Nialler9 Podcast and has written for the Irish Times, Irish Independent, Sunday Times, Totally Dublin, Cara Magazine, Red Bull and more. Niall is a DJ, co-founder of Lumo Club, event curator, Indie Sleaze club promoter, and producer of gigs and monthly listening parties & events in Dublin.
Sounds great. Thanks for the heads up.
thanks for the show plug, dude.
i’m guilty as charged too in relation to picking up on bands and then dropping them when the next new act comes along. In the case of Nancy Elizabeth, I’ve been meaning to check her out for ages but only got around to it this month. I’m glad I did!