Twelfth Day are the ground-breaking Scottish music duo mixing Scottish folk music with chamber music, jazz-funk and electronica. They wowed audiences across the UK in March as they played in iconic venues in Liverpool, Bury, New Mills and Cambridge. Though Catriona Price’s violin and Esther Swift’s pedal harp remain the front and centre of their sound; multi-vocal harmonies, layered strings and recording sessions at Scotland’s famous Castlesound Studios has resulted in a varied and innovative sound. Incorporating well-crafted songs that take their influences from a multitude of places. Lodging themselves firmly in the ears and brain.
Twelfth Day’s latest album, Face to Face (2019), was at the heart of their new tour. Receiving critical acclaim and a nomination for ‘Innovation in New Traditional Music’ category of the Scottish Awards for New Music. The album picks up where Cracks In The Room (2017) left off, continuing to confront societal conventions by exploring a wealth of urgent current issues. Issues such as gender roles, power balance and the challenges of working in the arts as a young woman; the threat of climate change and society’s reluctance to act; and the struggles of mental health.
Musically, Face To Face also breaks new ground for both duo and listener. It’s the first record where Twelfth Day are joined by drums and double bass, enjoying the opportunity to further their own skills and give their music a new energy. Performing together for over a decade, Twelfth Day are whimsical and transformative. Check out there website for updates on their latest releases and tour dates.
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