Critically Acclaimed Folk Musician Martin Callingham Unveils New LP Patterns Renowned Bristol-based folk artist Martin Callingham is set to release his highly anticipated album Patterns on May 24th, under the esteemed label Undergrowth Records. Building anticipation for the full release, Callingham will also be sharing his lead single Treehouse on March 22nd, accompanied by a mesmerizing animated music video. The single Treehouse delights listeners with its heart-warming acoustic sound. Evolving from a simplistic guitar and vocal arrangement, it gradually introduces elements of traditional folk instrumentation.
The result is a beautiful and playful track that is perfectly complemented by Martyna Sikonczyk’s charming animation. The video follows the story of a man’s return to his childhood treehouse, evoking feelings of nostalgia and carefree moments spent in nature. Patterns, consisting of 10 tracks, is Callingham’s highly anticipated follow-up to his 2015 EP Tonight We All Swim Free. With this album, the chamber folk singer-songwriter delves even further into the unique sound that captured the attention of music critics from Clash, Louder Than War, and BBC 6 Music on his previous releases.
The album’s opening track Ninetree Hill showcases Callingham’s harmoniously layered vocals, followed by the hypnotic A Toe On The Water, and the intricate guitar work in the titular track Patterns. Each song takes listeners on a journey, providing a much-needed escape from the chaos of daily life. Accompanying each track on the album is an illustration by the talented Lyndsie Barnard. Each illustration captures the intimacy and vastness of nature, resonating with the touching quality that lies at the heart of Callingham’s music. Patterns was primarily recorded and mixed by Jim Barr of Portishead and Get The Blessing, adding to the album’s already impressive lineup of musical talent. Don’t miss out on the release of Treehouse on March 22nd and the full album Patterns on May 24th, available on all major platforms. Martin Callingham’s latest work is guaranteed to be a timeless addition to any folk music collection.