Artist: Hands of the Heron
Title: Quiet Light
Year Of Release: 2024
Label: Cuculi Records
Genre: psych-folk
Quality:  16-44100 FLAC
Total Time: 00:42:47
Total Size: 219 MB


The acclaimed psych-folk trio Hands of the Heron from Bristol will release their third album, Quiet Light, on November 22, 2024, via their own label Cuculi Records. The album was recorded in spring 2024 at The Roost, in collaboration with producer Rowan Elliott. It features 12 tracks exploring themes of burnout, recovery, care, and friendship, unified by imagery of water, light, and shadow.

Since 2017, the group’s lineup has changed, but the trio of Bec Garthwaite, Beth Roberts, and Claire Vine has become its core. They founded a DIY label to release their own albums and music by peers from the alt-folk community. The album blends vocal harmonies, strings, guitar, double bass, and jazz elements. Half of the tracks are purely vocal, showcasing their confidence in precise and expressive compositions.

Each member’s unique style enriches the sound: Claire’s folk influences, Beth’s jazz harmonies, and Bec’s alt-pop structures come together to create a cohesive and mature work. Quiet Light is the result of their collective creativity and mutual inspiration.

Tracklist:
1-1. Hands of the Heron - Evergreen (04:09)
1-2. Hands of the Heron - Making Space (03:09)
1-3. Hands of the Heron - Dearie (04:04)
1-4. Hands of the Heron - Aquamarine (02:46)
1-5. Hands of the Heron - Pieces of Me (04:12)
1-6. Hands of the Heron - Which Waters (05:29)
1-7. Hands of the Heron - Boat Song (03:03)
1-8. Hands of the Heron - Improvisation: Lament for Palestine (03:26)
1-9. Hands of the Heron - Lullaby for a Friend (03:55)
1-10. Hands of the Heron - Picturing Myself (03:49)
1-11. Hands of the Heron - Half Moon Horizon (02:27)
1-12. Hands of the Heron - Improvisation: Quiet Light (02:18)