Bird In The Belly – After The City (GF*M Records)

The latest from BITB is a concept album based on Richard Jeffries post-apocalyptic 1885 novel ‘After London’, which foresaw a country devoid of human life, and nature reclaiming the land. Adapting lyrics from traditional songs and Jeffries’ own prose, the band expertly weave an atmosphere of both despair and hope at the mysterious destruction of the land, and it acts as a stark warning of what we could face.

    
Bird In The Belly - Tragic Hearts Of Town

Bird In The Belly – Neighbours And Sisters (GF*M Records)

Traditional folk quartet Bird In The Belly hail from Brighton, and their second album is an exceptional collection of 19th Century ballads, complemented by two band originals. The expressively gruff vocals of Ben Webb counterpoint the pure voice of Laura Ward, and you can't help but compare the overall feel to Steeleye Span, despite not actually sounding alike. It’s a great find for fans of classic folk music.  

Bird In The Belly - Robin And Starling