We sat down with Christian Wethered after the release of his stellar new tune 'Into The Garden', to discuss what influences shaped his unique sound. Be sure to check out the live version at the bottom and follow his journey on socials!
October Sun – Oisin Leech
A soft ode to the passing of time. Leech’s fragile voice both mourns and celebrates all that comes to pass. His band The Lost Brothers are an Irish incarnation of Kings of Convenience. Simon and Garfunkel fans take note. The album ‘Cold Sea’ is out now. I love his gravelly vulnerability.
Don’t Get Hung Up In Your Soul’ – Richard Hawley
What a song; what a title (and refrain)! Hawley’s wistful wisdom lands, finally, at the other side, somewhere beyond suffering. Leonard Cohen would have been proud of this one, as would Mary Black. Also check out the album Coles Corner (nearly 20 years old now!)
‘The One Love (Acoustic Version)’ - REM
The band-version is too loud for me, maybe a bit insincere; but the acoustic live version is unreal –– a moving dedication to the ones we love (and, on occasion, those we leave behind). I’ll never forget seeing REM in their pomp one balmy evening in Manchester. I was just seventeen.
‘Reckoner’ – Radiohead.
In my humble opinion close to the perfect song–– can’t say why or how. Could be the simplicity of its all: voice, guitar riff; a bit like an old lullaby calling us back. I cry when it comes on. Thom Yorke’s agony comes full-circle and begins to dismantle itself; we glimpse the joy.
‘Go Dig Your Grave’ – Lankum
The haunting vocal, bowing and funeral clangs are nothing short of terrifying. Tradition literally disembodies in the face of what’s happening now. As someone commented recently, they’re having a moment. Don’t miss them live.
'Into The Garden' - Christian Wethered
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