Folk-inspired songwriting with Scottish influences...
Scottish-rooted collective òrain has released their new EP ‘Hanging Fruit’ in its entirety.
The tracks on the EP originated from spontaneous DIY sessions in a top-floor flat of an old brewery in Edinburgh. After moving to London, the songs developed over time, taking on various, often surprising forms.
Navigating the Scottish and English folk traditions, òrain's music reflects influences from artists like John Martyn and Bert Jansch while also integrating the sunset harmonies of the Laurel Canyon movement from the American West Coast.
Eventually convinced to record in a proper studio, òrain discovered a synergy among the group—two days, four songs, and five musicians all focused on a unified vision.
Now available through Practise Music, their debut EP ‘Hanging Fruit’ is exceptionally captivating, coinciding perfectly with the onset of Spring.
Lead songwriter Fraser Johnston (guitar and vocals) collaborates with Rueben Toy (guitar), Kathryn Reed (flute), Molly Ingleby (vocals), and Magnus Kramers (drums).
Fraser describes the EP as: “The culmination of five musicians discovering something in real-time—without a safety net, relying solely on instinct and trust.”
“I believe all these songs exist in that in-between space, where you’re not quite in the present, but not entirely in the past either. It’s like rummaging through a memory you didn’t intend to recall. They carry a softness and slight blur, both emotionally and sonically. This isn’t due to weak emotions, but rather because they are complex or not entirely comprehended. It feels like confronting emotions instead of attempting to resolve them. They explore themes of the weather, though not in the typical sense of what's visible outside.”
Listen in now.
Photo Credit: Lucas Edwards
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The Scottish-rooted group òrain has released their new EP 'Hanging Fruit' in its entirety. The tracks on the EP originated from spontaneous DIY sessions in a flat on