Kurran and the Wolfnotes

Kurran and the Wolfnotes

Kurran and the Wolfnotes are a group playing alt-folk with indie folk, acoustic and harmony-led elements. Their sound is described as mixing a noughties indie feel with folk instrumentation and a guitar style associated with late-1960s festival-era jangle. The group’s songs are built around catchy melodies, sparse arrangements and layered vocal harmonies, with a melancholy tone and lyrical themes of betrayal and deception.

Style and sound

The group’s music combines folk sensibilities with a more modern, indie-influenced edge. Kurran’s vocal delivery is described as faltering and heartbroken, while the instrumentation is characterised by acoustic textures and bright, chiming guitar work. Their overall style is noted for being both wistful and playful, with some descriptions placing them between medieval folk imagery and basement-bar grit.

Critical reception

They are described by commentators as part of a new wave of Brit-folk, and their work is compared with acts such as The Decemberists, Jesse Lacey and Iron & Wine. Their music is also characterised as lush, chirpy alt-folk with strong harmonies and an understated, emotional quality.