Faeland

Faeland is a Bristol-based folk group led by singer-songwriters Rebecca Nelson and Jacob Morrison. The project begins as a way for the pair to work beyond their usual comfort zones and to make music with a clear purpose, rather than forming another conventional band.

Style and sound

The group’s music sits in americana, contemporary folk and folk, with acoustic guitar and double bass at its core. It also uses drums, harp, santour and violin. The songs combine singer-songwriter writing with pop elements, and the vocals are airy and bittersweet in tone. The music draws on folk traditions from both sides of the Atlantic, and listeners may hear echoes of Joni Mitchell, Fleetwood Mac and Gillian Welch.

Debut album

Faeland’s debut album, All My Swim, is structured as a song cycle and explores themes including love, healing and magic. The album presents a gentle and mystical atmosphere, with songs such as “We’re Just A Love Song”, “All My Swim” and “The Wheel”.

Background

Nelson and Morrison both come from families of artists, creatives and healers, which shapes the natural feel of the ideas in the music. Faeland presents those themes with a focus on acoustic detail, harmony and emotional directness.