This might be incredibly lazy, but ‘New Morning’ sounds like a… well… new morning. The bright arrangements and gentle vocals are a positively overflowing with early sunlight, full of the hope that a new day brings, a sense of confidence and optimism and renewal. Seeing as Suntrapp started as a way for vocalist Jake Houlsby’s to respond to/fight against the melancholic ‘greyness’ of his previous musical output, I think it’s fair to say he has achieved his goals.

‘Silhouettes’ is no less uplifting, although that’s not to say this is a twee happy-clappy release. ’As I’ve aged I’ve watched my dreams age too / Some are now too faded to pursue’ croons Houlsby, before going into the triumphant refrain:

’No more will I curtain call,
No more will I pray,
Every love I’ve known before,
Came as silently as day (dawns).’*

*(I think, did this by ear)

Silhouettes will be released on the 2nd June. If you find yourself up north at the end of May, there is a release show in Newcastle on the 31st, and there are a few other dates planned too:

Single Launch Party on 31st May 2014
London Folkfest on 8th June 2014
Whickham Fake Festival on 21st June 2014
NARC Magazine’s Boiler Shop Steamer on 7th July 2014

The forthcoming debut EP, Yannina, is a ‘peacefully blooming record imbued with love and vitality, inspired by Neil Young’s emotive narratives and The Beach Boys’ carefree pop but most importantly, the overlooked simplicities of day-to-day life.’ The release date has not been decided as of yet, but we will keep you posted.

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