Glaswegian singer-songwriter Michael McGovern returns with ten captivating new songs on his upcoming second album, Thin White Road. Rich in storytelling and drawing inspiration from literary voices like Laurie Lee, Hunter S. Thompson and T.S. Eliot, Thin White Road marks a clear evolution in his sound and confirms Michael as one of the most compelling new voices in contemporary folk.
While honoring his classic fingerpicking style and impressive vocal range, on Thin White Road Michael develops his sound further with full band arrangements, lush vocal harmonies, saxophone and strings - think Laura Marling meets Leonard Cohen, a hint of Fleet Foxes, often with the raw energy of Crazy Horse.
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Praise for Highfield Suite (2021) “McGovern has delivered one of the year’s strongest debuts and seems assured of a very bright future.” Mike Davies, Folking "a noteworthy debut...Highfield Suite warns of a real talent arriving among us.!” (8/10), Jackie Hayden, Hot Press “Michael has a winning suit in his hand, he writes memorable tunes, his songs are intriguing, compelling and singable, he inhabits a vocal range that is right on the sweet spot of listening… this is without a doubt a five star album” Irish Music magazine Artist of the Week - Marty Whelan, RTE Lyric FM Album of the Week - Iain Anderson, BBC Radio Scotland ”A wonderful debut…the songs are visionary, beautiful and refuse to be beaten down by the world; exactly the tonic that is needed ” Liverpool Sound & Vision |
Michael made a strong debut with Highfield Suite (2021), a bedroom lockdown project produced by renowned guitarist Bill Shanley that earned him critical acclaim in the UK and Ireland, including Iain Anderson’s Album of the Week (BBC Radio Scotland), an RTE Lyric feature, and an “unexpected gem” nod from folk legend Paul Brady.
Among a plethora of highlights, Thin White Road includes the four singles - ‘Evelyn’ (released in May), a breakout track that went viral earlier this year, racking up over 100k streams and inspiring widespread covers online, ‘Thin White Road’ (released in June), ‘Ode to Laurie’ (released in July), his captivating tribute to Laurie Lee and ‘In the Garden’ (released in August) – and ‘The Death of Ann Miller’, Michael’s fascinating homage to the legendary Golden Age of Hollywood actress and dancer.
For further information:
- Geraint or Deb Jones at G Promo PR
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