Lee Switzer-Woolf releases debut indie-folk album

With an eye-catching name, Lee Switzer-Woolf is turning heads with his subdued dark folk music. Based in Reading, Lee arrived on the music scene relatively recently, but, nonetheless, is producing some first-rate stuff.

Back in early February, Lee released his debut album, Scientific Automatic Palmistry. Try reading that one quickly – a wonderfully original title that sets the tone for the clever creations to follow. The album is a 10-track home-recorded piece, having been completed while in lockdown back in 2021.

The aim was to produce an honest representation of home-recording; Minimalist, truthful-lyrics, with an element of innocence. Lee’s music certainly captures these, in a mix of gentle tracks, using his pure voice to articulate the stories and accompanied by a mellow acoustic guitar. Within the lyrics, Lee has an introspective approach, visiting experiences with personal history and the relationships we have with ourselves.

I’ve particularly enjoyed listening to this album, it has been a delightful soundtrack to my Friday morning, it has a good balance of sombre, soothing music with enough low-level beats to keep you focussed. So, make yourself a cup of coffee, put your feet up and allow Lee’s music to help you unwind and feeling restored.

Listen to Scientific Automatic Palmistry below.