SHOON
SHOON are a Sheffield-based folk outfit formed in 2022. Heavily influenced by the British folk revival, they play their own interpretations of mostly traditional songs along with the occasional contemporary song and self-penned number.
Vocals - Rebecca Hearne
Guitar, vocals, violin - Ric Booth
Bass, violin - Johnny Griff
Rebecca embraces the pure joy of singing and works across a range of projects including SHOON and solo a cappella. She sources the most interesting, creepy and unusual ballads to add to her collection.
Richard Booth and Johnny Griff are active musician in the Sheffield scene. Johnny plays bass with Ash Grey and Burners and Banjo Jen amongst many others. Ric is guitarist,, producer, and composer who currently also performs with The 20ft Squid Blues Band, ROSH, Laik, and Slow Galleys Drift.
Atmospheric, shimmering, and heart-warming, their debut EP includes three traditional songs of love, murder, and infidelity and their own Narcissus & Goldmund.
Recorded predominantly live by Paul Blakeman at XXX Studios in 2024. Mastered by Sam Proctor at Lismore Mastering.
For gigs and further info, please see SHOON’s Facebook.
Releases
Available from 24-5-24 on the Three Galleys webstore and all major online distributors including Apple Music and Spotify.