Originally coming from Northumbria and now based in Leeds, Benedict Hawkin is a singer-songwriter and guitarist who makes his own style of graceful acoustic folk music. Casting aside the frills and gloss of modern music arrangements, armed with just his voice and six-strings he lets his songwriting panache shine through.
In 2015 he made his studio music entrance with the release of his debut four-track EP Ice Caves, then returned in 2021 with his single “Leave It!”. Sharing his sophomore single “Horn of Plenty (Home Demo)” earlier this year, he now brings us his latest work with his new track titled “Harbin”.
Recorded by Marc Bird for a new podcast that explores the connection between music and location called The Portable Recorder, it was recorded in the Courthouse Project, an old court to the north of Leeds that’s now used as a music venue. Capturing the natural reverb of the space, “Harbin” perfectly pairs the spacious ambience of an on site field recording with the intimacy of Benedict Hawkin’s performance.
Laying down a delicate, lullaby-esque sound, with his new single Benedict Hawkin delivers a beautiful alternative folk song that showcases his talents as a songwriter as well as a musician. Released via the Plastic Palace imprint, the artist’s latest work is a timeless and mesmerising single full of elegant vocal work and blissful melodic writing.
Listen to Harbin below
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